Licensed to practice in Louisiana and accepts 39 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
My name is Michele. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. I am licensed in the state of Louisiana by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. I grew up near the New Orleans area in a small town called Luling. I graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux Louisiana and Tulane University in New Orleans.
Let me show you how to move from feeling powerless to feeling in control. It’s normal to seek help. Helping people uncover what creates a life filled with joy is my passion. I look forward to walking beside you in your journey. In the first session, you can expect to complete an intake or a biopsychosocial assessment with me in a video or in person session.
My greatest strengths as a therapist include my ability to challenge my clients to do difficult work, my sense of humor, and my own experiences. I find so many therapists who have not done their own work. I want to show up as authentic to my clients in every session. I allow my client to be the leader or the expert.
My ideal client is one ready and equipped to change and be challenged. I enjoy working with college students, young professionals, law enforcement and military families. Medical trauma is an area that intrigues me. I am best positioned to serve adolescents and adults who would benefit from a confident, experienced therapist who is trained and experienced in her chosen niche.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
EMDR
I am fully trained in the 8 phase/3 pronged approach to integrate for mind/body healing.
Narrative
I was trained to start where a client is and will alllow them to be the "narrators" of their own stories in the therapy room.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have worked with several EAP providers to find short term solutions to clients questions. SInce my therapeutic style is best described as collaborative, I find this method effective with clients.
Psychoeducation
Many times I hear from clients that providers do not take the time to educate them regarding their diagnosis or medications. I think this is important as a therapist for a client to understand their diagnosis in order to guide their decision making.
Supportive
I need to come in without an agenda or expectations of my client. In my years in the community mental health setting and corporate worlds, I was forced to do what the agency thought was best for my client as if they didn't have a say in their own treatment process. What I enjoy about working for myself is that my clients have more of a voice in their treatment.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 15, 2026
I feel like she truly listens and covers all areas my of mental health. I also feel like she is not judgmental and easy to open up to.
June 12, 2026
what I like about her is the warmth the knowing that she is going to talk to me like a human being and not a client. and that she listens and also responds
June 3, 2026
she has been very loyal and straightforward listens very well and gives me the best advice I could probably get I like her a lot