The decision to seek counseling can be difficult. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment for growth and change. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with my clients to find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and to change the patterns that no longer work for you. I will work closely with you to understand your goals for counseling and build on the strengths you already possess.
Among my areas of expertise are anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, LGBTQ identity and gender transition. In addition I have advance training in treating complex childhood trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and gender transition.
Accessible office. I offer evening and weekend hours, but currently these appointments are full. I do have daytime availability.
- Orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Modality:
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
- Avg Cost (per session): up to $90
- Sliding Scale: Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Accepted Insurance Plans:
- BlueCross and/or BlueShield
- Verify your health
insurance
coverage when you
arrange your first visit.
- Years in Practice: 5 Years
- School: University of Chicago
- Year Graduated: 2006
- License No. and State: 11230 Louisiana
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Transsexual Issues
- Issues:
- Academic Underachievement
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety or Fears
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Mental Health:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Thinking Disorders
- Sexuality Gender:
- Bisexual Issues
- Lesbian Issues
- Gender: All
- Ethnicity: Any
- Religious Orientation: Any
- Age:
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Nearby Towns: New Orleans (Uptown), LA
- Nearby Counties: Orleans
- Nearby Zips: 70115
Bess Hart also hosts the following groups:
Every Saturday at 11am - 1pm
$30 - $80 per session
This 20-week group is for women who have experienced sexual trauma in their families. It is geared towards women who have already done some therapeutic work, as we will focus on skill building more than exploration. We will explore healthy ways to cope with the manifestations and reactions to traumatic events, providing creative, concrete tools to reduce disruptions in everyday life, with the belief that awareness, understanding and education can equal transformation. Group now forming for January 2012.
Email Bess Hart about this group or call (504) 667-5516
Every Saturday at 11pm - 1pm
$20 - $50 per session
This 8-week group is for 20-something women to share their fears, frustrations, hopes and aspirations around the multitude of life-altering decisions you are facing. We will discuss decision-making, career choices, intimate relationships, family relationships and self-esteem. Primarily, we will explore your stories to work through the individual dilemmas you are facing. Additionally, we will learn creative and practical anxiety management and decision-making skills to help deal with change. Using readings from contemporary writers we will explore perspectives on the quarter-life crisis to gain insight in to the dilemmas facing 20-somethings. Group starts on Saturday, October 22nd 11am-1pm
Email Bess Hart about this group or call (504) 667-5516
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