Obesity Therapists in 70810

I am the co-owner of Family Therapy Clinic of Louisiana, LLC. I have over 28 years of clinical experience, providing a variety of services including psychological assessment, cognitive-behavioral treatments, and medication management. Although I treat a number of clinical conditions, I specialize in working with anxiety-based disorders including OCD, PTSD, and performance anxiety issues. I have worked with hundreds of athletes, and provided psychological services for LSU's Athletic Department over a period of 17 years. I am also licensed as a Medical Psychologist and manage medications for a variety of treatment issues.

Navigating the intricacies of relationships requires a tailored and comprehensive approach, and I am here to guide you through every layer of your unique journey. My expertise encompasses a diverse range of complex relationships, including intimate partners, addictions, food-related issues, toxic partnerships, mental health challenges, and more. Embracing a whole-person approach, I delve into the heart of presenting issues to provide nuanced solutions. My focus extends to the college-aged population and beyond, addressing the complexities of life transitions with empathy and understanding.

Recognizing the need to work on a problem demonstrates courage. Perhaps you are out of ideas for how to cope with a troubled marriage/relationship or a strained relationship with your child or teen. Maybe you are depressed or anxious, experiencing job burnout, and nothing you've tried has helped. You might have a vision of how you want life to change, but need a calm and supportive place to work out how to get there. In times like these, you want someone to understand you, help you redefine your strengths, and offer some new options.

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.

Seeking therapy is your first step! The healing journey along with the stressors of life can be an intimidating path, but you don’t have to travel it alone. Challenge yourself by reshaping your thoughts, affirming your words, and intentionally working towards different behaviors.

There are many things that can prevent us from reaching our goals and affect our quality of life including past trauma and unresolved adverse experiences, stress, poor coping mechanisms, relational issues, grief/loss, mental illness, and addiction. My goal is to help you change the things in life that are holding you back and help you find better ways to cope and deal with the things in life that cannot be changed. Through therapy, I hope to help you get the most out of your life and relationships and reach your personal goals.

With 10+ years of experience, I work with clients with a variety of mental health needs. I work with children as young as 3 in play-based therapy, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting needs and familial transitions. I also work with couples exploring pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, separation/divorce or co-parenting. I work with teens struggling with anxiety or depression as they navigate the realms of social media and pressures of GenZ. I also see many adult clients 1:1 who just need extra support in this season of life: whether from work stressors or family conflict or just wanting better mental wellness.