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Shawn M Downhour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life.
(318) 413-6880 View (318) 413-6880
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Molly Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
I have a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy and am licensed as an LPC and LMFT. I have experience working with all ages, and with a wide variety of presenting complaints. I am interested in clients who are ready to see the changes in their lives they have envisioned.
I have a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy and am licensed as an LPC and LMFT. I have experience working with all ages, and with a wide variety of presenting complaints. I am interested in clients who are ready to see the changes in their lives they have envisioned.
(318) 295-9265 View (318) 295-9265

Online Therapists

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John Joseph Gianforte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71104
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.
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.
(318) 497-4776 View (318) 497-4776
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Emily Elizabeth Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cotton Valley, LA 71018  (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience in helping people improve their life satisfaction. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My therapy is geared to help patients gain adaptive interpersonal skills, improve coping skills, and develop stability in their lives.
I have over 20 years of experience in helping people improve their life satisfaction. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My therapy is geared to help patients gain adaptive interpersonal skills, improve coping skills, and develop stability in their lives.
(318) 768-8511 View (318) 768-8511
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Bayou Mental Health Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGCS, MBA
Verified Verified
Alexandria, LA 71301
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
(318) 239-7635 View (318) 239-7635
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Hope & Healing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71105
Hope & Healing Counseling is located inside the Williamsburg Office Center at 2020 E 70th Street, Suite 301, in Shreveport, LA. We provide counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings to treat various mental health concerns, trauma, grief, domestic violence, abuse, addictions, and more. We also provide educational and awareness trainings for caregivers and professionals. Additionally, we offer teletherapy/online counseling services.
Hope & Healing Counseling is located inside the Williamsburg Office Center at 2020 E 70th Street, Suite 301, in Shreveport, LA. We provide counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings to treat various mental health concerns, trauma, grief, domestic violence, abuse, addictions, and more. We also provide educational and awareness trainings for caregivers and professionals. Additionally, we offer teletherapy/online counseling services.
(318) 553-5591 View (318) 553-5591

Sex Therapy

Who is sex therapy for?

Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?

Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?

People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?

Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.