Drug Abuse Therapists in New Orleans, LA

I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I focus on clients with general mood disorders, addiction/ substance use and vocational issues. Working to help clients understand and identify their own strengths and incorporating coping skills. Helping them to exemplify their strengths while processing aspects of the past to create an understand their present and future.

Everyone deserves respect and compassion. My approach to counseling matches the need you bring to my office and your individuality. We decide together how best to use your strengths and my expertise to overcome your challenges. I strive to honor, acknowledge, and work with your unique circumstances and individuality to achieve the balance you seek in your life.

I approach counseling with a collaborative and solution-focused approach. I take a personalized approach to treatment, recognizing that everyone is unique and requires individualized care. My goal is to help my clients achieve their full potential, and I strive to create a warm and compassionate environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. If you are looking for a counselor who will work closely with you to achieve your goals, I invite you to schedule an appointment with me today.

I have provided therapy for both children and adults and can honestly say I enjoy working with all ages in various stages of life. I believe that anyone can gain knowledge through their experience in an optimistic way in a warm, supportive, therapeutic environment. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; it is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself and demonstrate a great deal of strength!

I have the knowledge, wisdom, experience and professionalism to help you with your problems. Ask yourself what will it take to lessen the pain you are experiencing. I can help! Now, ask yourself what makes you feel alive, content and happy? Recognize that working together we can change your desires into realities. I approach psycho-therapeutic counseling in a holistic fashion. I have great successes in assisting patients to cope with anxiety and depression, the traumas of abuse, teen-age cutters, divorce, death/loss, self-injury and debilitating physical injuries. My style of psychotherapy is more than just emotional support.

Hiii! I'm Kimberly! I am the Purpose Pusha'! Take a minute to imagine every dream you've wanted to come to life stolen from you by your past. That's truly heartbreaking, right? Now it's your time to take it back. Your past childhood trauma, current depression/anxiety or even your substance use doesn't define your future nor who you are but here's what your healing process will look like a little laughter, some tears, and discovering a new authentic you. My clients describe me as compassionate, personable, and authentic. Some even say G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) but I'm not bragging.

Does life seem too overwhelming sometimes? Does it feel too stressful to keep it all together? Would you benefit from an understanding and supportive team that can help you feel better while working to realize your goals? Our highly skilled clinicians and coaches at Behavioral and Community Health/CROPs are trained to address a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, relationships, substance abuse/addictions, spirituality, career issues, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQAI+, domestic violence, divorce, and incarceration.

At AKA Counseling, we believe that when it comes to healing, there is no deadline. Everyone just wants to feel heard and know that they are not alone in their therapeutic healing journey. Emotional growth takes time and patience, which is met with support, compassion, and understanding at AKA Counseling. As a counselor, I work alongside my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that provides a foundation to identify goals and move toward success as a team.

John W. Ormond, II, MSW, LCSW is a licensed Therapist in New Orleans located in the University District of Uptown, New Orleans. He is a Tulane University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master's Degree in Social Work with over 25 years of experience in mental health. John's knowledge and expertise includes crisis intervention, grief counseling, anger management, anxiety, depression, issues with sexual orientation, and assisting clients in adjusting to and coping with life changes. John is a Certified Schema Therapist and a member of the International Society of Schema Therapy.

**Evening and weekend appointments available.** Are you wondering if you need therapy? Some people think you need to be in a crisis or have experienced a traumatic event to seek therapy or counseling -- not true! Most often daily living can create enough internal stress that our little inner voice keeps asking “maybe life could be better, if only…”. Listen to that little voice inside you, then call me to help! The decision to seek help can be difficult the first time, and finding the right therapist can be challenging too, but don’t let that stop you from making the most rewarding and beneficial decision you’ll ever make.

I am a LCSW with over 10 years of experiencing working with adults experiencing a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance misuse, and trauma. I use a strengths-based, humanistic, cognitive-behavior approach in working with clients to help them reach their goals in life.

knowing where to begin when seeking help can be tough. If you wonder if you are in the right place to get help, here are 8 examples, you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, you cannot escape asking why this happened to you, you have done everything you know to do, you are consumed during the day and lie awake at night fighting fears, discomfort, and pain, you struggle to articulate/deny feelings of guilt and shame, you feel inadequate and different, you seek to find or realign with your purpose, at times, your life does not feel worthy of living.

So many things can pull us away from feeling fully alive and from having meaningful relationships, to ourselves and to others. I enjoy helping people strengthen their belief in themselves and become less alienated. Therapy with me is about bringing awareness to behavior and thought patterns that no longer serve you. Without recognition of these patterns it is impossible to make a conscious decision to be/do something new. You never know what's possible when you bring energy and imagination to the parts of your self that need attention.

I have had the opportunity to work in the medical profession prior to my working as a therpaist. I worked as a nurse in many disciplines and particularly psychiatry, learning how to treat mental health issues at the extreme of the mental health disorders. I am now working as an independent therpist and have worked primarily in the field of chemical dependency treatment and am presently treating clients in my private practice with diagnoses of chemical dependency, anxiety, depression, and other issues with mental health. I prefer to work collaratively with clients where we, together develop a plan of care for the client's goals.

Relationship/Marriage Problems? Do you feel like your significant other is not on the same page with you - that he or she is not hearing you? Building and maintaining a healthy relationship requires love, commitment, communication, trust and respect. BACH clinician, Dr. Michael L. Benjamin-Robinson has several years of experience assisting couples navigate through complex relationship issues. He possess the necessary facilitation skills to mediate a fair and balanced dialogue that is constructive as well as therapeutic.

Are you feeling unmotivated or controlled by fear, worry or doubt? Numerous things trigger our emotions that are painful, confusing, or difficult to navigate and leave us feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. Negative thought processes and limiting beliefs are then created. They can be easier to ignore, however over time, they impact our thoughts and behaviors in unhealthy, unproductive ways. But you are reading this because you know there's a better way. You want to feel happier, confident, more motivated. It isn't until you decide to identify emotions and thoughts that you will feel empowered, content, and joyful.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in addiction, sexual, spiritual and gender identity, self-esteem, trauma and HIV. I have treated a variety of presenting conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to mood disorders, sleep issues, relationship problems and life stress. I have experience working with clients across the lifespan with a particular interest in adults and the elderly. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling and view it as a process by which any of us could have the opportunity to focus on all the various aspects of our lives, ourselves, and who we want to become.

Greetings! My name is Janece and I am here to provide individuals and families with a safe and supportive place to work on sensitive concerns. I believe that change comes from commitment and dedication to improving oneself from the inside out. When individuals are able to regain control of life trouble, there is a tendency to feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually. I have my Doctorate of counseling psychology (PsyD), am a licensed professional counselor - supervisor (LPC), registered play therapist - supervisor (RPT-S), a nationally certified counselor (NBCC), certified dependency counselor - I (CDC-I), and a master addictions counselor (MAC).

Welcome! I have 10+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist and tend to focus on childhood trauma, self-acceptance, and the idea that most of our well-being comes from within ourselves. I treat most mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse and relationship conflict. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be the most healing part of therapy and tend to use that as a guide.