Therapists in Zachary, LA

"We are all inventors, each sailing on a voyage of discovery guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates and all opportunities." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote describes my passion to what I will bring into each counseling session. I make an effort to inform individuals that being different does not make them worthless, but a valuable diamond. That their uniqueness is what sets them apart from everyone. Instilling in my clients that this world is filled with opportunities, but you have to put forward the effort and accomplish your endeavors.

My scope of practice includes a wide range of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, groups and adults with various issues that include (but are not limited to) ADHD / ADD, Abuse / Neglect, Parenting Issues, Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression, PTSD, Bipolar I and Bipolar II, Oppositional Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Grief, etc.. I combine various aspects of different treatment modalities to provide the most individualized therapy possible. My goal is to help you work through the pain and / or issues that may be hindering you from wholeness / wellness.

My practice focuses on childhood (10+ years old for telehealth sessions) through young adult counseling. I am open to working with adults as well on a case-by-case basis. I work with my clients to provide a safe and trusting relationship where they can learn developmentally appropriate tools and techniques to handle the issues and situations that they are presented within their lives. I focus on strengths to help build confidence in starting the work needed to help change unhealthy habits. I also help families, when working with young clients, establish healthy boundaries and restore power to its appropriate place.

I am known as an empathetic and compassionate therapist who holds the belief that mental health is as valuable as physical health. I provide a safe and encouraging therapeutic milieu for clients as they walk thru difficult times and discover new hope, joy and wellness as they improve their quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, healthcare, and first responders seeking support with trauma recovery, PTSD, perinatal and postpartum issues, adoption, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have extensive experience in grief and loss work specific to adoption, miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss.

Life is a journey and your path forward begins with your next step. Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life challenges can cloud your vision, making the next steps a scary mystery to take alone. Let’s partner together to find a light to help you chart your path forward. You have everything inside of you to succeed, now let’s work together to make you the best version of you.

My mission at Generations Individual and Family Treatment Services, LLC is to build healthy families and bridge kinship gaps. I have worked in the mental health profession for 25 plus years. My goal is to assist individuals, couples or family members in living their best life.

* Accepting New Clients / All Locations & Virtual - 26 years experience in Individual, Marriage & Relationship Counseling. Regardless of how difficult things may be, our agency is equipped to handle the most complex emotional and psychological issues. Initially trained as a USN Psychiatric Corpsman, I have been working in psychiatric-trauma for over 25 years. In the past 3 years I have successfully worked more than 100 Corporate Critical Crisis Incidents & provided Mental Health & Marriage Counseling to over 10,000 individuals.

Our journey through life can often be difficult to manange and navigate. Life can be uncertain at times. Often you may find yourself living day to day, trying to figure out what path you should navigate. As a counselor, I am here to help you navigate through those difficult times in your life. The journey may not be easy, but you are worth the journey! Through your journey, I will assist you in working through the places that are painful for you. It is important to take time to become a healthier you! Therapy is a process! Trust the process! This mountain will pass! Take life one day at at time.

Ebony Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social WOrker with 17 years of experience working with children and teens in the mental health field. She received a Master's degree in Social Work, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and has many certifications in counseling, including being a Qualified School Social Worker in the state of Louisiana. Teens are her specialty and she truly enjoys this work.

Is anxiety your constant companion? Are you experiencing gender dysphoria, struggling with your sexual orientation, and/or have a sense that everyone else gets it but you don’t? I can help you discover the answers to these questions and more. My specialties are: Anxiety Disorders, LGBQ and Transgender issues associated with transitioning and Asperger’s Syndrome. For 30+ years I have helped people from all walks of life discover and manifest their most authentic selves and achieve their intentions. I see clients in office and by Telemed. If you choose video counseling, I find it to be equally effective as face-to-face sessions.

Dana Booth, LCSW specializes in grief/loss/trauma counseling with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Having 35 years experience in hospitals, schools, Grief Recovery Center and now private practice, I personally know how sudden, anticipated, or traumatic grief can change your world. Depression/Anxiety often accompany grief/transitions in life and it's a healthy choice to reach out for support. It's a privilege to walk along side one on his/her grief journey. It's too heavy of a burden to carry alone. EMDR and evidence based therapeutic tools can relieve some of the heaviness you carry.

Hello and welcome! I have been a social worker for 20 years and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients work on a variety of topics, such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavior issues, just to name a few. My goal is to treat each person as a unique individual, working with each person to ensure they are getting the care specific to their needs.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed addiction counselor with over 20 years experience. Life can present many challenges, and how we handle these adversities is the key to who we become and our success. Seeking professional help is the first step to change. Through the years, I have worked with both male and female clients ranging in age from 16 to 85. I have extensive training in substance abuse and co-dependency and over the last ten years enjoyed working with the elderly and their families addressing end of life issues along with dementia.

It's my understanding that emotions are my mind and body's way of telling me something about my life experience. However, emotions can be uncomfortable, scary, and overwhelming. It requires vulnerability and courage to ask for help getting to understand these feelings better. I strive to help clients better understand their life experiences and feelings however they may show up. I have seen clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, existential issues, codependency, behavioral issues, grief, divorce, family conflict, autism, ADHD, & more. I have worked with children as young as 3 yro, but now focus on adults.

As a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with a variety of mental health issues, I work to bring solutions to concerns that appear endless. My dedication as a counselor continues to allow comprehensive techniques and methods that will be advantageous to helping individuals understand their opportunities in discovering consistencies to manage their challenges of every day life issues.

There are so many reasons to engage in therapy. In my practice I will provide you with a collaborative relationship so that you can learn to treat yourself with kindness, do the same for those you love, develop tools to tolerate difficult emotions, and gain skills to get what you need from your relationships. We will learn about your strengths and develop coping skills to overcome difficulties so that you are better able to overcome addictions, negative relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety and others.