Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Baton Rouge, LA

"As an African American woman, in both working society and everyday living, I understand the pressure, stigma, and issues surrounding the "strong black women" complex."

Shautera Clofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping families, couples, adolescents, and adults navigate life changes and stressors and live a more meaningful, balanced, and positive life. She specializes in stress, anxiety, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, anger, depression, and child/adolescent therapy. Shautera completed her Master of Arts in counseling at the University of Holy Cross. She has 7 siblings and has great knowledge of family systems, understanding that, with families, it truly takes a village and not everyone has that village.

Her combined professional and personal experiences aid her in providing counsel and support to her clients. Shautera uses a list of approaches to counseling which includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family systems therapy, play therapy, and compassion-focused care.

Shautera works with her clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking steps to seek a more fulfilling life takes courage, Shautera is here to support you in that process. If you feel you are ready to start your mental health journey, schedule an appointment with her today!

"I'm so glad you reached out for help! You have taken the first step in finding a richer and more meaningful life."

Julie Christman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals develop more emotionally healthy skills and relationships. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and women's issues. Julie completed a Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology at McNeese State University and obtained her license after completing 3000 hours of counseling practice under supervision. She has been married for 25 years and has 3 children.

Julie uses an eclectic approach, combining various treatment modalities that fit individual clients’ values and personality. She loves to help each individual client discover their authentic self and gain more confidence.

Life can be very challenging. Julie is adept at helping clients embrace and learn from these experiences. Her techniques can help you to find more peace and become your best self. If you want to have a safe, nonjudgmental space to discuss your concerns, please schedule a session with Julie.

"As a woman who identifies with a number of mental health challenges, I feel I can best help others who are experiencing many types of challenges."

Stephanie B. Dean, MA, LPC, is a Christian Counselor with more than 7 years of experience and training in assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors with concerns related to women’s issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorders (ADHD), family-of-origin issues, low self-esteem, and more. Stephanie possesses special skills and experience in working with patients to uncover core issues and get to the “root of the problem”, especially in cases in which feelings of extreme guilt or shame are involved. Additionally, Mrs. Dean has personal experience and skills in working with individuals who have experienced trauma such as catastrophic events, sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect. 

Stephanie earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is the founder of Greater Bogalusa Community Center, a nonprofit, human services organization in Bogalusa, LA. She primarily counsels from a client-centered, psychodynamic approach and may employ counseling modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and “priming” psychology for self-actualization. 

Stephanie seeks to develop a warm and caring relationship with you while collaborating with you to reach your counseling goals. She counsels from a strengths-based, goal-focused perspective while building the client-counselor relationship; she listens with genuine empathy and understands many issues from personal experience. Stephanie believes that all individuals possess the innate ability to create and live any life they choose.