Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Baton Rouge, LA

Hi! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Louisiana with over five years of experience as a clinician—and even more time spent working in the mental health field. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages. Many who struggled with PTSD and trauma, depression, OCD, anxiety, bipolar, and addiction. Many of the settings include psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient, community and private practice settings. I discovered my passion for counseling by witnessing the life-changing impact that feeling heard, supported, and truly understood can have.

Experiences such as the grief of losing a loved one, symptoms of depression that can lead to negative self-perceptions, or persistent worries associated with anxiety or OCD can leave us feeling stuck, replaying thoughts or moments over and over again. I utilize many cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed therapies to help foster awareness and empowerment.

I genuinely enjoy getting to know each client and collaborating with them to work toward their goals for therapy—whether it's to grow, change, or heal. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating; it can be a place of curiosity and insight. My goal is to support you in building resilience, gaining clarity, and creating lasting change in your life.

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.

Charniece Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She has developed a dedicated career in working with adolescents, young to middle-aged adults, and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress/anxiety, crisis intervention, difficult life transitions, family conflicts, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and anger management. Charniece has a diverse background in medical social work and is also a functional family therapist.

Charniece earned her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and humanistic-based techniques, Charniece fosters a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment within her practice.

Charniece believes in the power of an authentic clinician-client relationship grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life by taking the first step towards change. If you are ready to begin your journey, Charniece wants to empower you and provide her unwavering support.