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Oftentimes we wear a mask to survive our days. I am here to offer you the safe space where your mask is no longer required....
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Oftentimes we wear a mask to survive our days. I am here to offer you the safe space where your mask is no longer required.
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.
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Everyone is created to love one another as our neighbor and to make a difference in each other's lives....
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Everyone is created to love one another as our neighbor and to make a difference in each other's lives.
My name is Terry Driskill, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience in behavioral health. I work with clients facing challenges such as trauma, grief, abuse, and relationship concerns. Over the years, I have supported individuals who have experienced profound pain, including those impacted by abuse, violence, and loss. My approach centers on treating the person, not just the symptoms, while creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
I hold a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My work integrates empathy, support, and compassion, especially for clients processing grief and trauma. I use approaches that help clients honor their experiences, uncover personal strength, and build resilience through healing connections.
I believe therapy is a place to find hope, comfort, and new perspectives. Clients often discover growth and healing when they can honor their past while embracing the present. In each session, I strive to provide a listening ear, practical support, and guidance to help clients move forward with renewed confidence and peace.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the need to be heard, seen, and validated to explore life struggles....
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the need to be heard, seen, and validated to explore life struggles.
Regina Ofori is a Licensed Professional Clinician with 10 years of experience helping clients navigate life’s challenges and improve their emotional well-being. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where clients can process their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Regina works with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles, and is committed to guiding clients toward balance and growth.
Regina earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, to help clients overcome negative thought patterns, trauma, and emotional distress while fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
Regina understands that seeking help is a courageous step and believes no one should face life’s challenges alone. She approaches care with empathy, compassion, and collaboration, helping clients build practical tools for healing and self-discovery. Regina is dedicated to supporting individuals on their path toward emotional wellness and meaningful change.
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As an African-American female therapist, I want you to know that I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you're genuinely heard...
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As an African-American female therapist, I want you to know that I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you're genuinely heard and supported in whatever you're going through.
I am Jacqueline Lloyd, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 21 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, and I remain deeply committed to fostering growth, resilience, and healing. My goal is to provide a supportive and culturally responsive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Southern University A&M College. I draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and person-centered therapy, tailoring each session to meet my clients’ unique needs.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I want my clients to know they do not have to face them alone. Whether you are feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready for transformation, I am here to walk alongside you with care and compassion as you take the next step toward healing.
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You are the author of your story & I am only here to help with your question "Where do I start?"....
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You are the author of your story & I am only here to help with your question "Where do I start?".
Patricia Carr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of therapy experience. She often works with adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, troubling relationship patterns, grief, and major life changes.
Patricia completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Louisiana Tech University. She uses eclectic techniques that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and keeps all therapy person-centered.
If you are ready to change some things about your current experience, look more deeply at recurrent feelings, and become a better you, Patricia can help. Schedule your first session with her today.
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Life can be difficult, and my goal is to provide a healthy, unbiased, safe, and nurturing environment so that anyone can talk thro...
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Life can be difficult, and my goal is to provide a healthy, unbiased, safe, and nurturing environment so that anyone can talk through their experiences without being judged.
Colette Martel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience counseling families, couples, and individuals. Colette has worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations, cultures, and ethnic groups. She has been trained to treat several mental health conditions and issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, and personality disorders.
Colette earned a Master’s in Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to clients' needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, grief counseling, relaxation skills, and mindfulness methods.
Life can be difficult, and Colette provides a compassionate environment where you feel safe to explore your emotions and thoughts. If you are ready to take that step, Colette is here to support, encourage, advocate, and empower you. She looks forward to working with you!
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I’m Dr Bob (yes, Bob is really my last name)! I can't wait to hear what's going on in your world!...
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I’m Dr Bob (yes, Bob is really my last name)! I can't wait to hear what's going on in your world!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, young adults, and college students navigate life’s challenges. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, loneliness, ADHD, relationship issues, life transitions, and parenting stress. I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to begin their healing journey.
I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and active listening. I draw from evidence-based practices to meet each client’s unique needs and believe a genuine connection is the foundation for lasting change.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I invite you to take the first step toward healing by reaching out. If we are a good fit, we will work together to create meaningful progress. If not, I encourage you to keep looking until you find the support that feels right for you.
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Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experienc...
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Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experience. He's been in this field since '93 before becoming a social worker and has worked with many different populations from young adults to the senior community.
Andrew received his Master's of Social Work from SUNO School of Social Work. He has also experienced what it is like to be affected by mental health personally and believes this gives him an advantage as a service provider.
Andrew incorporates a variety of techniques into treatment including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based, and strength-based approaches. "I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and there should be no stigma in seeking assistance," he says. If you think that Andrew might be the right fit for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
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I welcome you to openly share your hurts, problems, "issues" with me so that we an embark on a journey of wellness together....
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I welcome you to openly share your hurts, problems, "issues" with me so that we an embark on a journey of wellness together.
Mecah Idikwu is a dedicated and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult moments. She has a strong belief in meeting people where they are, providing personalized care that recognizes each person’s unique story. Mecah specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and PTSD, and is committed to helping clients rediscover balance, resilience, and hope.
Mecah earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University and is passionate about meeting each client where they are. She uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and person-centered therapy, to provide compassionate care that empowers clients to achieve balance and emotional well-being. She emphasizes collaboration, follow-up, and progress tracking to support long-term healing and growth.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by life changes, Mecah is here to help. She provides a safe and understanding space for healing, offering diagnosis, treatment, and guidance so clients can move forward with hope, confidence, and a renewed sense of self.
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I make every effort to provide a warm and encouraging environment while offering the professional tools and guidance to assist cli...
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I make every effort to provide a warm and encouraging environment while offering the professional tools and guidance to assist clients on their individual and unique journey.
Jennifer Amond is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a solid background and extensive work experience, having spent over 23 years in the mental health counseling field. She has worked successfully with a wide variety of mental health, sexual, emotional, domestic violence, and other abusive situations, as well as behavioral therapy disorders. She has found success with clients whose cases range from less intensive to those of significant intensity. Jennifer is experienced in individual, marriage, and family counseling. She is knowledgeable about multicultural competencies and working with at-risk populations.
Jennifer earned her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. She understands that every person is unique and deserving of an individualized approach to treatment while also ensuring growth, autonomy, and respect for her clients.
Jennifer understands that at times things may seem overwhelming and confusing. She provides a space grounded in honesty, dignity, and real support, helping clients build confidence, restore hope, and reconnect with their strengths. Schedule your first appointment today!
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As a black woman, I understand and can identify unique issues affecting our society today....
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As a black woman, I understand and can identify unique issues affecting our society today.
Ella Bradford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 33 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, anger management, stress, and other life issues in adults and seniors.
Ella completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Grambling State University. She has worked as a Family Intervention Specialist at BAFB providing counseling to the Airmen. Ella has also worked in the medical field of Social work. Ella's life experiences, coupled with her professional experiences provide Ella the insight and guidance to provide assistance to her clients. Ella utilizes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Change is a part of the life cycle. Ella has confidence that she is able to support and assist you with motivation to improve your mental health and overall well-being. Ella is able to work with clients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and provides supportive counseling, helping them to set goals that are attainable. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
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I believe that therapy can change your life, and my goal is to help you develop the skills to have a better future....
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I believe that therapy can change your life, and my goal is to help you develop the skills to have a better future.
Anedra Scott-Robertson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience providing compassionate mental health support. Anedra works with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a collaborative space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow. Her goal is to foster trust and connection through a warm, nonjudgmental approach that meets individuals where they are in their journey.
Anedra earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She prioritizes building strong therapeutic alliances and draws from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in gaining clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.
Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, but Anedra offers a safe, affirming environment where clients feel seen and heard. Her supportive presence and individualized approach help clients access their strengths and activate meaningful change in their lives.
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I believe in walking alongside each client in order to make observations and offer insight to help you reach your full wellness po...
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I believe in walking alongside each client in order to make observations and offer insight to help you reach your full wellness potential.
Ebony Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience working with children and teens in the mental health field. She received a Master's degree in Social Work, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and has many certifications in counseling, including being a Qualified School Social Worker in the state of Louisiana. Teens are her specialty and she truly enjoys this work.
Ebony’s counseling style is that of a warm and interactive partner. She believes in walking alongside each client to help them reach their full potential. Ebony treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She doesn't judge and certainly doesn't believe in stigmatizing.
Ebony believes that everyone deserves to live their best life! She understands that sometimes we all need a hand in doing so. Whether there’s a need for a diagnosis or simply a listening ear, she is here to help.
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Over the years, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents, though my practice is not exclusively focused on that pop...
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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.
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Nikky Redpath is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.She has over 15 year of experience counseling childre...
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Nikky Redpath is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.
She has over 15 year of experience counseling children and adults who are
struggling with depression, anxiety, personal issues, attention deficit
hyperactivity, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and grief and loss. Nikky
completed her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in Education focusing in
Human Services Counseling both at the University of New Orleans.
In counseling, Nikky utilizes cognitive behavioral, Rogerian, solution focused, and
strengths-based approaches to helping the client reach his or her goals. With
children Nikky also may use behavioral techniques along with the other
approaches. In addition, flexibility and trust are needed in therapy.
Nikky creates an environment which the client feels safe, trust, unconditional
positive regard with the therapeutic relationship. The environment allows the
client to express themselves and can expect to be respected, especially with
their privacy.
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I come from a multidisciplinary and multicultural background and am particularly conscious of the importance culture can play in t...
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I come from a multidisciplinary and multicultural background and am particularly conscious of the importance culture can play in therapy.
Lonnie Renteria is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. They provide a safe, supportive space for individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexual orientation, divorce, relationships, and self-esteem. Lonnie also works with adolescents and survivors of abuse. They take an experiential approach, helping clients discover truths about their needs, expectations, and hopes.
Lonnie received his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. They are well-versed in emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, narrative therapy, and trauma work. They continue enhancing his training in internal family systems models.
Lonnie is a patient and empathetic therapist who shows genuine interest in your process and encourages you to be the best you can be. Together, you will optimize your life, relationships, and work. Lonnie believes we all can heal and build the life we want to live. Get started today!
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As a woman who identifies with a number of mental health challenges, I feel I can best help others who are experiencing many types...
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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.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in , LA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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