Expressive Arts Therapists in West Monroe, LA

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Sarah Schlessman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Monroe, LA 71291
Welcome! Although social media posts often appear happy and fun, the truth is that many young adults are struggling to adapt during this period of their lives. Transitions are hard! I believe that with proper tools and support everyone is capable of thriving! Thrive: to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
Welcome! Although social media posts often appear happy and fun, the truth is that many young adults are struggling to adapt during this period of their lives. Transitions are hard! I believe that with proper tools and support everyone is capable of thriving! Thrive: to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
(318) 378-5757 View (318) 378-5757
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Janna Carroll McMasters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Monroe, LA 71291
I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with you as we work to find a solution. Regardless of your situation, I would love to help.
I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with you as we work to find a solution. Regardless of your situation, I would love to help.
(318) 531-6157 View (318) 531-6157
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Lawrencia Q Jenkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Monroe, LA 71291
Not accepting new clients
Lawrencia has experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and teens - ages 10 and up. I work with clients who have a variety of challenges such as: racial trauma, adjustment and transition issues, relationship conflict and challenges, PTSD, parent-child relationships, struggle with self-care, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and more! Lawrencia works with a variety of populations. However, working with adolescent and teen girls, minority populations and exploring the effects of historical trauma are the clinician's favorites.
Lawrencia has experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and teens - ages 10 and up. I work with clients who have a variety of challenges such as: racial trauma, adjustment and transition issues, relationship conflict and challenges, PTSD, parent-child relationships, struggle with self-care, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and more! Lawrencia works with a variety of populations. However, working with adolescent and teen girls, minority populations and exploring the effects of historical trauma are the clinician's favorites.
(318) 225-8084 View (318) 225-8084

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Kimberly Wyatt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT, PLPC
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71203  (Online Only)
Do you work in the mental health field and want to dedicate time for your own mental health without it feeling like supervision? If so, i'd love to support you on that journey! As mental health professionals, we can forget that we are just as much human as our clients and deserve to have time to explore our own adventure. I think we deserve to make ourselves a priority, celebrate being human, and dedicate that journey to us. -If you need more information or would like to inquire about scheduling a session, please EMAIL me! I am only accepting telehealth clients.-
Do you work in the mental health field and want to dedicate time for your own mental health without it feeling like supervision? If so, i'd love to support you on that journey! As mental health professionals, we can forget that we are just as much human as our clients and deserve to have time to explore our own adventure. I think we deserve to make ourselves a priority, celebrate being human, and dedicate that journey to us. -If you need more information or would like to inquire about scheduling a session, please EMAIL me! I am only accepting telehealth clients.-
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Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC-S, LPC-AS
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71203
Are you tired of feeling stressed, not taking care of yourself, issues at work, bad relationships, kids all over the place, distant learning, grief, gender identity, class, and race issues? Well look no further, Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC provides a safe place to listen and truly assist our clients with achieving their goals using psychotherapy. Now, this will not be a pity party but a revelation party to help you come out of your situation for a new YOU. In addition, we provide services in Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia. We are open with no Wait list.
Are you tired of feeling stressed, not taking care of yourself, issues at work, bad relationships, kids all over the place, distant learning, grief, gender identity, class, and race issues? Well look no further, Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC provides a safe place to listen and truly assist our clients with achieving their goals using psychotherapy. Now, this will not be a pity party but a revelation party to help you come out of your situation for a new YOU. In addition, we provide services in Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia. We are open with no Wait list.
(571) 380-7811 View (571) 380-7811
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DaJia Johnson
Counselor, LMSW, LAC, SAP, MPA
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201  (Online Only)
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
(301) 835-1788 View (301) 835-1788

Online Therapists

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Christy Pennison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pineville, LA 71360
Life is a journey we all take with no manual of what to do or how to navigate it. Many times we can get stuck or paralyzed by our feelings, thoughts or situations, without the ability to move forward. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed right now, just know things can get better.
Life is a journey we all take with no manual of what to do or how to navigate it. Many times we can get stuck or paralyzed by our feelings, thoughts or situations, without the ability to move forward. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed right now, just know things can get better.
(318) 232-4574 View (318) 232-4574
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Latoya Nechele Randall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71105
“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!” Latoya has vast experience working with children, adolescents and adults by way of individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
“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!” Latoya has vast experience working with children, adolescents and adults by way of individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
(318) 759-7020 View (318) 759-7020
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Barbara (Barbie) A. Hutches
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Minden, LA 71055  (Online Only)
Is your family struggling with life transitions? Is your child having problems with their peers or in school, or are they anxious and depressed? Are you newly engaged and want to make sure you and your partner are ready for marriage? Or is your marriage suffering? Are you struggling to know who you truly are? I can help. I am also LGBTQ friendly. Contact me and we will see if we are a good fit!
Is your family struggling with life transitions? Is your child having problems with their peers or in school, or are they anxious and depressed? Are you newly engaged and want to make sure you and your partner are ready for marriage? Or is your marriage suffering? Are you struggling to know who you truly are? I can help. I am also LGBTQ friendly. Contact me and we will see if we are a good fit!
(318) 787-0450 View (318) 787-0450
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Dr. Peri Gilbert Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shreveport, LA 71105
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a variety of ages ranging from childhood (beginning 2yrs of age) to adulthood. I am interested in working with adult individuals, children, and families.
I work with a variety of ages ranging from childhood (beginning 2yrs of age) to adulthood. I am interested in working with adult individuals, children, and families.
(318) 225-8046 View (318) 225-8046
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Darla O’Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71106
I strive to help people improve their quality of life, strengthen their coping skills and accomplish their goals. I treat clients based on their specific personality, symptoms and circumstances. I believe in working with clients in a “team” approach. My clients and I work together to navigate life’s challenges.
I strive to help people improve their quality of life, strengthen their coping skills and accomplish their goals. I treat clients based on their specific personality, symptoms and circumstances. I believe in working with clients in a “team” approach. My clients and I work together to navigate life’s challenges.
(318) 239-7776 View (318) 239-7776
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Convenience Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71101  (Online Only)
My ideal client is seeking increased freedom to remove barriers to growth, and to work toward meeting self-identified goals while building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feelings too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches while increasing self-awareness to identify and use strengths, for greater ease of handling life's ups and downs, using clear, simple self-management tools and effective coping. I use psycho-education to ensure client's self-efficacy.
My ideal client is seeking increased freedom to remove barriers to growth, and to work toward meeting self-identified goals while building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feelings too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches while increasing self-awareness to identify and use strengths, for greater ease of handling life's ups and downs, using clear, simple self-management tools and effective coping. I use psycho-education to ensure client's self-efficacy.
(318) 310-4462 View (318) 310-4462
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Hailey Hesterman Slack
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shreveport, LA 71105
Hey there! My name is Hailey Slack. You deserve happiness, healing, peace, and the ability to know your worth. Sometimes, life's stressors can cause deep physical, mental, and spiritual pain. At times, this may leave us feeling depressed, wounded, restless, and worthless. My goal is to develop a safe place where you are able to identify your values, strengths, coping skills, and positive worth as a person to help tackle your challenges and stressors with confidence. My hope is that you will realize your worth as a person and reclaim your JOY! I work with all populations including children as young as two, adolescents, and adults.
Hey there! My name is Hailey Slack. You deserve happiness, healing, peace, and the ability to know your worth. Sometimes, life's stressors can cause deep physical, mental, and spiritual pain. At times, this may leave us feeling depressed, wounded, restless, and worthless. My goal is to develop a safe place where you are able to identify your values, strengths, coping skills, and positive worth as a person to help tackle your challenges and stressors with confidence. My hope is that you will realize your worth as a person and reclaim your JOY! I work with all populations including children as young as two, adolescents, and adults.
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Nancy Booker Tracy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Minden, LA 71055  (Online Only)
You're wondering "Is this it? Is this what the rest of my life will look like?" You may be abusing alcohol or prescription drugs to cope with daily life, or wondering if your romantic relationship is doomed. You may be struggling with an adolescent with addiction issues, or how you lost sight of your dreams. You may be lonely, depressed, anxious. Maybe you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a way of life, or even a beloved pet.
You're wondering "Is this it? Is this what the rest of my life will look like?" You may be abusing alcohol or prescription drugs to cope with daily life, or wondering if your romantic relationship is doomed. You may be struggling with an adolescent with addiction issues, or how you lost sight of your dreams. You may be lonely, depressed, anxious. Maybe you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a way of life, or even a beloved pet.
(318) 523-4493 View (318) 523-4493

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Expressive Arts Therapists

What happens in expressive arts therapy?

In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.

How long does expressive arts therapy take?

An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.

How does expressive arts therapy help children?

Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.

What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?

Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.