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

"As a human who has navigated the fullness of life – good, bad, and indifferent – I understand that sometimes we need someone outside our usual circle to help us process or listen to us vent!"

*Jacqui currently offers Individual Therapy only*

Jacqui Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 10 years of experience addressing emotional concerns that hinder us from living our best lives. She specializes in career discontentment, life transitions, anxiety, depressed mood, unresolved trauma, and general life stressors. Jacqui works with clients of all ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and religions —all are welcome. She approaches counseling from an integrative-systemic perspective to assist individuals in fully leaning into their authentic selves while using a laid-back, casual style of therapeutic engagement.

Jacqui has a Master’s in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Southeastern LA University. She uses interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, quantum physics, acceptance and commitment therapy, and bibliotherapy, all from a trauma-informed, sensitive, culturally inclusive framework.

Whatever you are struggling with, Jacqui believes therapy is a wonderful place to untangle your issues in a safe, nonjudgmental space. She welcomes the privilege of assisting humans along a therapeutic journey toward authenticity and encourages you to reach out to schedule an initial appointment!

"Over the years, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents, though my practice is not exclusively focused on that population."

Traig Varnado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. Traig has worked extensively with children and adolescents while also supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. His areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief, parenting support, and conflict resolution. Traig is passionate about helping clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential through compassionate, solution-focused care.

Traig earned his Master’s in Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans. His approach is rooted in evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques. He works to meet clients where they are with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a strong commitment to client-centered care.

If you’re seeking a trusted guide to help you navigate life’s emotional and behavioral challenges, Traig is here to support your journey. His goal is to provide a personalized, safe space that empowers healing, self-discovery, and long-term growth.

"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.