Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Shreveport, LA

Ella Bradford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 33 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, anger management, stress, and other life issues in adults and seniors. Ella utilizes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy. Change is a part of the life cycle. Ella has confidence that she is able to support and assist you with motivation to improve your mental health and overall well-being.

Patricia Carr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of therapy experience. She often works with adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, troubling relationship patterns, grief, and major life changes.

Currently accepting new clients! I am LGBTQ+ friendly. I am working with adults (18 and older) only at this time. Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or stress? Do you suffer from low self-esteem or a lack of confidence? Have you experienced a significant loss and had difficulties coping with grief? Have you been drinking too much or using drugs to escape reality? Are you currently in recovery from substance use and trying to prevent a relapse? If you are struggling with any of these issues, call or email for an appointment now!

Are you ready to leave the old story behind and live the full embodied life you deserve? Therapy is a brave first step in healing. I am not an expert on how you should live. Rather, I seek to support you in living a life you want. As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify wants and desires. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs

Reaching out for help can be the hardest part of the therapy journey. Congratulations for taking that first step! I have over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and addiction field. I utilize a client-centered approach which allows you to take an active role in treatment, CBT, which is used to assist you in developing alternative ways of thinking to change your unwanted behavior, and motivational interviewing, which is a conservation between client and therapist, with a goal to strengthen motivation and commit to change. Feel free to call or email me with any questions!

I have experience working with clients who are struggling with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, as well as relationship issues surrounded by low self worth, shame and resentments. I have learned that there are many factors that contribute to someone feeling overwhelmed and may prevent us from reaching our goals that may also include poor coping skills, communication issues, grief or loss, and addiction issues. My goal will be to help you learn how to regulate emotions, identify unhealthy mindsets and/or memories that have kept you feeling trapped, and learn skills so you can find restoration in your life.

I facilitate sessions focusing on understanding, providing an environment of acceptance, warmth, and respect that helps guide clients through a process of self-awareness, growth, and change. I have extensive experience working with addiction and all of the underlying issues and with individuals and families with trauma related issues. My work in substance abuse has granted me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and I encourage clients to communicate openly about what works best for them.

Coming into therapy can be an exciting, overwhelming, and intense experience. My goal as your counselor is to work with you to identify your inner strength to work towards your goals. In counseling together, you are the driver and I am along to support you throughout your journey. I will work with you to identify belief systems, communication and coping skills, and support a healthier you. I utilize evidence-based techniques best suited for each individual need. I treat a wide variety of issues of issues that include trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting, anxiety, and depression.

Each day yields another opportunity to strive to become a better version of yourself. I’m passionate about counseling because I too have learned that when life becomes uncertain and difficult to navigate, counseling is the tool that gives voice where you are silent, it embraces you in areas you feel broken, it pours into your empty places to fill you with hope, clarification, and renewed expectation that you will overcome your challenges and accomplish your goals. You will win!

A trusting therapist-client relationship empowers my clients to manage challenging life situations and align their values, goals, and vision with their lives. Therapy is interactive, and I provide challenges along with a unique understanding of each person's individual life and struggles. I believe in each client's individuality and therefore, do not stick with one theory or technique. Therapy is uniquely customized for each individual, couple, and family depending on needs and personalities.

Life has plenty of challenges in store for all of us. While we can't always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond to the things thrown our way. I want to help you to take control of your present and future through a trusted, genuine, counseling relationship that will help you to explore ways you can better your life. I look forward to helping you develop skills that you can bring with you out into the world to face each day and create the life that you envision.

Magnolia Recovery seeks to empower those struggling with addiction to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Our clinically driven, client centric addiction treatment works for those struggling with addiction. We’ve created a warm and nurturing environment in which clients are encouraged to find clarity and peace with who they are. Our well-appointed facilit

My philosophy in counseling is about building rapport, engaging the client, assisting with goal-setting, and encouraging ongoing work outside of sessions, to achieve maximum benefits. I believe that feeling expression, focusing on strengths and learning empowerment make the client successful. I will be with you every step of the way to work through any struggles that arise. If your struggles go beyond my scope of practice at any point, I will refer you to another professional that can better suit your needs.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who is fully bilingual in English/Spanish. My current practice entails young children, adolescents, young adults, middle aged and elderly persons. I see individuals, couples, and families with a multitude of problems and/or issues.

My name is John Gianforte. I am a licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist in Louisiana. My graduate degree is in clinical psychology. I am in full-time private practice in Shreveport Louisiana. My career path has been diverse, and includes serving as the administrator and clinical director of a state and federally funded non-profit mental health clinic, legislative and legal advocacy for mental health services, and developing expertise in forensic mental health, hypnotherapy, and evidence based counseling interventions.

I work with teenagers and adults experiencing difficulties such as grief, anxiety, depression, divorce, conflict resolution, and substance abuse. I want to help individuals identify and understand the source of their pain or struggle and assist them in finding solutions that can restore their sense of joy, hopefulness, and peace.

Life provides experiences that can be challenging and difficult to overcome. Sometimes these difficulties present in feelings of sadness, grief, worry, or relationship problems. Despite the problem there is hope to be able understand how these experiences can shape us to be stronger and better ready to handle life, so that we can live it to our fullest potential.

With a combined total of over 100 years of experience in the mental health field, Hope & Healing Counseling's clinicians are here to provide the best care possible for you, regardless of where you are in life.

Welcome to my practice. I work with children 4 years old and up, adults, families and couples. I work with children using different skills of play therapy, behavior modification, learning to communicate effectively. I do my best to help all my clients feel comfortable so you are able to enjoy the counseling atmosphere I have to provide. I help parents with discipline education, behavior modification, advocating for your child, encouraging positive, honest and open communication, and establish routine/structured environment. I work with couples in fair fighting, relationship conflict resolution, and positive communication.