Therapists in 70791
Leslie de Graaf
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Zachary, LA 70791 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with women with a family history of emotional abuse and neglect and individuals who have experienced trauma. Common symptoms are depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. Perhaps you're here because you're ready to move from your past and present circumstances to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. I know that you’re the expert in your own life. I work to be the guide that allows you to find new ways of healing and being. A lot of times it feels scary to come to therapy. I just want you to understand that here, there’s no judgment. Here, it’s safe for you to feel, say, and be exactly who you are.
I specialize in working with women with a family history of emotional abuse and neglect and individuals who have experienced trauma. Common symptoms are depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. Perhaps you're here because you're ready to move from your past and present circumstances to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. I know that you’re the expert in your own life. I work to be the guide that allows you to find new ways of healing and being. A lot of times it feels scary to come to therapy. I just want you to understand that here, there’s no judgment. Here, it’s safe for you to feel, say, and be exactly who you are.
Simone Marcantel O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Zachary, LA 70791
Life can be difficult, and just when you figure one thing out, it changes. But you are not alone. You may feel anxious, or hopeless, and not sure how to cope. Together, we will get through this. Reaching out is as a sign of STRENGTH, rather than weakness. I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, compassionate approach that is individualized and solution focused. My office can be a safe place where you can be Yourself. You will leave our sessions with healthy coping skills, a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, as well as improved interpersonal skills and action steps that will help you create the life you desire.
Life can be difficult, and just when you figure one thing out, it changes. But you are not alone. You may feel anxious, or hopeless, and not sure how to cope. Together, we will get through this. Reaching out is as a sign of STRENGTH, rather than weakness. I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, compassionate approach that is individualized and solution focused. My office can be a safe place where you can be Yourself. You will leave our sessions with healthy coping skills, a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, as well as improved interpersonal skills and action steps that will help you create the life you desire.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.