Psychodynamic Therapists in 70769

Current openings at my Prairieville office. I have the belief that all people are striving for health and happiness despite life's uncontrollable curve balls and having some self-defeating behaviors. I have a true desire to help others and have been a Social Worker for 20 years. Many situations in life can be difficult, cause stress and will challenge us emotionally. My approach is to assist clients in identifying their strengths and grow new skills to achieve overall wellness. I provide support and education for individuals as they encounter the "next thing" to challenge them.

Prairieville Counseling and Wellness Center is a mental health counseling practice that strives to uphold the highest standards of mental health care. We provide therapeutic services in a peaceful environment for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our practice is trauma informed, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and offers many avenues for growth and transformation. Our team consists of professional and licensed therapists that utilize therapeutic modalities to help ease the burdens associated with concerns and challenges that may negatively affect your life.

I take an eclectic approach and use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused, Reality Based, and psycho-education to individuals age 5 and up. My theory is that when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change.

"HELPING BUILD A BETTER YOU". . . . . a mental-behavioral-spiritual growth approach to counseling, looking to history and life span development in understanding one's personality (including family of origin, religious imagination and formation, body image, significant transitional periods, major changes in life, physical problems), helping plan one's future - utilizing one's inner resources and strengths - minimizing symptoms of mental disturbance and maximizing one's ability to flourish through mindfulness techniques and an observant objective posture toward life's choices and attitudes - hopefully leading to the enjoyment of spiritual, mental, physical and emotional balance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. My desire is to walk with you in life's most difficult times in order for you to receive healing, clarity, and peace. I aim to foster a caring, safe, and trusting environment to support positive growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. I utilize a variety of approaches and methods in order to meet your unique needs and receive optimal benefit from your time in counseling.

Are you struggling with relationships, anxiety, or depression? Has daily stress become so overwhelming that it interferes with work, school, or parenting? Is a painful or traumatic event surfacing as a loss of control, fear, and profound sadness? Left unchecked, these concerns can negatively impact our health and prevent us from experiencing a full range of emotions. I have seen the transformative power therapy has in the lives of individuals and families.

I specialize in the treatment of addictive disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and family issues. The therapy process is provided with in a private and comfortable setting. I employ a non-threatening approach to assist each client in reaching his or her full potential.

I believe counseling benefits everyone but it is important to find a good match between counselor and client. I challenge you to grow, explore issues, and develop future goals by providing the necessary tools to overcome barriers through newly found awareness. It is at the utmost importance to me that you feel safe in a nurturing environment that facilitates self-acceptance and validation. I utilize integrated counseling techniques which focus on holistic wellness perspective.

If you or someone you know needs support, I am here to help.

"SAFE HAVEN" was the exact words one of my first clients used to describe our time together. It was this sense of safety and connection that allowed her to explore life events that had previously kept her: isolated, fearful and angry. Our work together, incorporated directive based and open therapeutic art-making to help her share the burden of her trauma, understand how she was feeling in relation to what she had experienced and to facilitate forming a new sense of direction.

Are you looking for guidance in navigating life transitions? Do you have questions about who you are in this phase of life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Would you like help processing your past so that you can move into the future? Or are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression? These are just some of the concerns that I can help you with. As a woman who has had many roles- wife, mom, salesperson/sales manager, stay-at-home mom, and graduate student- I have a life experience that informs my practice and interests. I especially like working with women, teens, and couples.

In life, we sometimes veer off the path that can take us away from our true selves. My goal is to help you find your way back to your path and move toward your most authentic self. My approach is a collaborative one with the client who is an expert on their lives and my expertise in helping you navigate your new direction. I will help you uncover your own strength and healing by reconnecting from within and using those new connections to create a new future. With healing and guidance, you will experience transformation.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience. I work with individuals who have complicated histories and current complex situations. If permitted, I will walk beside you in your healing process, offering education, direction, encouragement, & support. Many come into therapy feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed and alone. I aim to develop a trusting relationship & provide safety which is critical to recovery. My typical client is a person with one or more addictions and/or PTSD symptoms & reactions, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, etc.; any combination may or may not have been diagnosed at time of entry.