Trauma Focused Therapists in Pearl River, LA

I am fully licensed in both MS and LA. Life can be full of challenges and we navigate each day as best we can. I am here to help you find direction in your life, discover who you are / who you want to be, and help navigate those difficult relationships whether interpersonal, marital, or other. I welcome to discuss and process life challenges and offer tools to help you navigate day-to-day difficulties and anxieties. I offer a listening ear and a comfortable space in which respect and acceptance are a top priority. I have experience with adolescent, marital, pre-marital, couples, individual, group(s), and family counseling.

Are trauma and PTSD symptoms leaving you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected? Are you feeling the pressure to be perfect all the time or struggle to maintain focus and presence of mind? You’re someone who wants more out of life but still find yourself stuck in the past, feeling anxious and disconnected from others and your own sense of self. You crave healthy relationships but fear being hurt. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to recover from your past and explore inner resources. You’re ready to live in the moment. Most of all, you’re ready to discover how to transform difficulty into growth and vitality.

As an objective trained therapist, my understanding of the complex interrelationships in families, past and present, will assist you and your family to gain insight and balance in how to make positive changes in your life.No two individuals or families are exactly alike and treatment will be based on an individualized basis. Let my extensive experience with individuals, youths, couples and families restore balance to your life and home. Life can get better!

Are you stuck in a rut? Would you like to move past some areas in your life? Let me help you! I am a licensed counselor in Louisiana with an (Ed.D), and am National Board Certified (NCC). I am also trained in Life Coaching. I have also been a business owner, so I understand the stress and rewards a business can bring to your life. If you feel you can benefit from working along with me to reach your personal goals, give me a call!

Everyone at some time or another, feel like they're alone and that nobody around them gets it. You feel disconnected and so you respond by isolating yourself from the things and people you love. Whether it be work, home, family, friends, or just a battle within yourself; I'm here. I care. It's perfectly OK to NOT be ok and it's perfectly fine to NOT have all the answers. Life is about the journey and the journey is a process that we all must endure. However, that doesn't mean that we are always on the right path or have all the tools we need in order to be successful.

With 30 years in clinical practice, I've worked with multiple challenging issues. These issues include sexual abuse; sexual compulsion & addiction; substance abuse; Military/Veteran psychological health post-deployment; and high suicide risk. Trauma has been a recurrent theme throughout all of these treatment issues, and a I have developed a special interest in working with trauma and the surrounding issues. I particularly enjoy treating trauma with a combination of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).

While change can be an exciting invitation for growth and deeper self-discovery, life’s transitions can also feel disorienting and overwhelming. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. I’m here to listen and to help you strengthen your coping strategies for navigating the uncertainties and complexities of this moment. I support adult individuals who are adjusting to change or challenge in their life and experiencing related stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, over worked or "stuck" right now? Are you tired of putting on a brave or happy façade? Is your relationship struggling? Life can be stressful and exhausting! Let me help you find balance and peace in a world full of chaos. I know that no single approach works for everyone; therefore, have been trained in a variety of treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Crisis, Suicide Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer convenient Teletherapy appointments to accommodate your already hectic schedule.

We all feel pressured by the weight of this world; the pain of losing loved ones, aging, the scars of past traumas, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. The pain resulting from these aspects of the human condition can be mitigated. Would you like to transform into the highest version of yourself, thriving in the face of life's stressors? If so, I would be honored to hold space for you, using evidence-based methods to assist you in gaining inner peace and self-acceptance.

Are you feeling like no one understands you, unable to effectively communicate your thoughts and feelings, and tired of faking it until you make it? Well, you've made the first step in the change process, asking for help. Therapy, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish your growth without destroying your roots. Choosing me as your therapist you'll get an experienced clinician. One who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults suffering with both mental health and addictive disorders. My knowledge of ASAM criteria, Trauma-focus- CBT, and CBT therapy, has led me to having great success in being a catalyst for change.

Many individuals seek the support of psychotherapy at some point in their lives. The assistance of a skilled and caring therapist can have many benefits. While these benefits vary from person to person, just beginning the process of counseling can help ease some of the isolation we all can feel when confronted with difficulties in our lives. Whether you are seeking assistance for anxiety, depression or a history of trauma, need help coping with the stress and hardship of everyday life, or wish to become more accepting of yourself and others, our therapists are here to help.

Are you a resident of Louisiana or Florida, seeking a compassionate guide to navigate the complexities of your mind and emotions? Look no further. I am Semonné A. Pierre, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with several years of experience helping individuals and couples find clarity, resilience, and joy amidst life's challenges. Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and well-being!

Are you feeling sad or anxious most of the time? Do you feel you like you are "stuck" or "trapped" with no solutions on how to improve the situation? Are you tired of feeling down? Well, you have come to the RIGHT PLACE!!! DEVOTED TO CHANGE GRADUALLY, LLC can assist you in getting there GRADUALLY by supporting you in taking "one step" at a time.

In therapy, you will have a safe, private, and supportive environment where you and I can address the patterns of problems that you want to understand and change the most. I use evidence-based approaches to therapy, which means that they have been evaluated vigorously by clinicians and the scientific community and shown to be effective for your specific therapy needs. However, every individual is different and you and I will work together to ensure we always have the kind of relationship which leads to healing and helpful change. We also offer psychological and psychoeducational assessments. Visit our website for more details.

I utilize EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy as needed. Specialties include, individuals, couples, family therapy and parenting and child/adolescent issues. I practice in the New Orleans area., I have had a psychotherapy practice for over 30 years. I have served on several college and university faculties including having served as an associate professor in psychiatry at Tulane Medical School; a graduate of Tulane University School of Social Work. I have presented original papers at international conferences, am published and have a CD about coping with stress.

Are you tired of endlessly searching for the right therapist? Pause here, take a deep breath, and allow me to introduce myself.