Therapists in Zachary, LA

Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.

Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Life can just be hard at times, but you are not alone. Whatever the issue - trauma, illness, loss, adjustments, relationships - I meet you where you are and listen to understand your challenges. In a safe and supportive environment, we will gently explore the sources of these difficulties and collaboratively seek ways to develop the insight, connections, grounding, and sense of flourishing that you seek. I draw from mindfulness and contemplative practices, family systems, cognitive therapies and nature-based interventions to dovetail the counseling process specifically for your needs.

Can't relax because your miles long to-do list is always on your mind? You've come to the right place! I help high-performers break free from hustle culture and reconnect with the peace and contentment they've been missing (or never had to begin with!). My blended style of therapy & coaching helps you tap into the awareness, motivation, and inspiration you need to get unblocked and get honest with yourself about what really matters to you - not just what everyone has told you SHOULD matter. Get ready to release who you've been and make space for all you can become. Your next-level life is waiting for you.

I teach people how to meditate and how to create their own life (instead of life happening to them, like a victim). I assist people in shifting to a perspective where they change their own vibrations in order to change what they attract into their life. I work with individuals. I also host retreats and workshops for those interested in quantum science (the science of energy or non-matter), meditation, and inner transformation.

I am committed to meeting you where you are. I work hard to understand and validate what it is like to be you. So, your goals for therapy are the crucial foundation for our work together. If you experience that I really do understand and validate you and your goals, then I believe you will allow me to challenge you in helpful ways when it becomes difficult to make significant changes that you want to make. I also believe that work with at least five dimensions (MIND, BODY, SOUL, SYSTEM, and STORY) in an organic and natural way can help you succeed in meeting your goals, even if other approaches have not been successful.

I have the highest regard for the path you are walking. I am an insightful, affordable, compassionate facilitator who will help you rediscover lost perspectives and new ways to make sense of your life. My techniques are innovative and practical, and filled with enlightening tools to find the buried treasure inside yourself.... We're all used to communicating in the ways we grew up with, but come discover more ways to communicate about important issues to upgrade and enrich your life. I can help you clear historic hurdles that have held you back for decades. Stop the Guessing Game and become the wise CEO inside of yourself again.

Hi, I’m Eric. I believe the foundation of helpful therapy is a trusting and supportive relationship. I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients are encouraged to gain self-awareness, while honoring the strengths and values each person brings with them. A process of exploration into your own experience - of thought, emotion, sensation, and behavior - can empower a greater ability to make conscious, creative choices toward personally meaningful change for a more fulfilling life. Gradually, this process can transform the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world.

“You need to learn to be happy on your own,” "You're too sensitive,” "Stop overthinking." These kinds of judgements and criticisms are incorrect and make you feel worse. How you see your story, and what actions you take in your life as a result, can either create stress, sadness, anger, and inner turmoil; or joy, inspiration, hope, and relaxation. What could someone say to you that would make you feel understood or at peace instead of bad, unworthy, or "crazy," and how can you consistently know those "good" things about you instead of thoughts that make you feel bad? I help my clients find unique, true answers to these questions.

Allow me to be a fellow traveler on your journey into the unknown parts of yourself. I'll ask for a deep commitment from you to participate in this process of self-discovery and self-healing. I believe that everyday stress has roots in your past. It is important for us to bravely move into those spaces when you are ready. Your sense of safety is vital in this process and we will develop our therapeutic alliance so you feel grounded beforehand. With deep trust for one another, we can bring about lasting transformations.

"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.

My approach is grounded in social justice work, Humanistic Psychology, Jungian theory, and Person Centered practices. My specialization is in somatic therapy and expressive art therapy and I am a practitioner of Generative Somatics and a facilitator of the Be Present Empowerment Model. I work with individuals, adults,adolescent and children as well as couples and families. I welcome anyone interested in exploring and healing a broad spectrum of life experiences. These include: Identity Issues, Personal Empowerment, Self love and acceptance, Relationship issues, Emotional and behavioral obstacles, trauma and abuse as well as life transitions and personal growth goals.

Are you going through a difficult transition like the end of a relationship or some other type of loss or change? Are you wanting to heal old traumas that keep resurfacing? Challenges are a common occurrence in life, though they often can seem quite overwhelming and discouraging. Navigating through them is possible and I can help you. I am certified in Energy Psychology and utilize a holistic and innovative approach with a focus on mind, body and spirit for emotional wellness. As a therapist, I strive to offer a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe and supported.

I work primarily with issues of depression, anxiety, child abuse, neglect, grief, and trauma. Helping someone through difficult issues is a collaboration between therapist and client. It takes courage to show up for therapy and trust someone to help! I practiced and taught meditation as a means for recovering from trauma for 30 years before becoming a therapist. Meditation develops a stronger, calmer mind, but doesn't completely clear psychological issues, unless you've the luxury of years of intense practice. For faster results than talk therapy or meditation alone, I integrate them to build self-awareness and stability.

How you see yourself might be deeply influenced by the emotional distress, negative thought patterns, or destructive and addictive behaviors you struggle with. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I believe these conditions cover up, rather than define, who you truly are. My unique approach to holistic health and wellness encourages a balanced integration of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. I'd like to support you in creating optimal conditions for the safe, mindful, and deep exploration of your innate capacity for self-healing and radical transformation.

Therapy can be a powerful way to achieving happiness, acceptance and greater life satisfaction. As a trauma therapist, I approach each client and couple with compassion, empathy and value the unique life experience of my clients. Sessions honor each person's needs and comforts, helps the individual understand, gain insight and work through issues. I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and somatic therapies. Coming from a strengths based perspective, fostering resilience is an important part of my practice. I hope clients can expand on what's already working and learn the skills and insight necessary to meet their goals.

Do you want to make a change, reach a goal, or better understand yourself? Do you have trouble with relationships? Are depression or anxiety getting in your way? Put my experience and expertise to work for you. I specialize in relationship issues, trauma and substance abuse. Other specialties include: setting healthy boundaries, dealing with difficult life changes, overcoming obstacles, and moving toward personal empowerment.

My work as a therapist began with my own search for and exploration of meaning, insight and growth. I work in an organic way so that the unique personality, both conscious and unconscious, of each client can come to the forefront. Oftentimes clients bring dreams, creative work and other material that allows for unknown elements to come into the light of our work together.

Are you ready for deep and lasting change? Are you willing to practice self-compassion for those wounded parts that hold you back from a fulfilling life? Therapy is a courageous act of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering and embracing authenticity, and learning to make conscious choices with compassion. I have nineteen years of experience using a unique blend of integrative therapies that include somatic awareness, mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and spiritually focused counseling that will allow you to uncover subconscious traumatic patterns, internalized cognitive distortions, and maladaptive coping strategies.

I enjoy working with people who are often considered outsiders, those challenge the established norms of our society, in their pursuit of a more holistic future for themselves and our world. This includes activists, educators, artists, fellow mental health professionals, writers, musicians, and those who live in ways unique to themselves. A throughline of my work revolves around the realm of disabilities, many of which remain unrecognized by others. I believe that disability advocacy requires working through issues of power, autonomy, social inequality, and environment.