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15 therapists in Louisiana matching your needs

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Shari M. Purry, LPC-S

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Shari M. Purry, LPC-S profile image
LPC
20 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hello, I am Shari. Are you looking for someone you can feel safe to address your needs and not feel judged? Are you looking for someone authentic and supportive? Are you having difficulty finding someone who will be honest and direct? I work well with anyone who is motivated to start addressing their concerns right away. I believe finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it should not be a barrier to getting help. Finding a therapist should feel comfortable and natural. I am told I have a way of helping people feel as if they have known me before. I like to get an understanding of the source of your problem. Then together we explore how the source influences your thinking. People live life through their experiences which do not always serve us very well in today's time. I also believe in working from a holistic approach. Did you know our daily routines can prolong your recovery or cause mental instability? I have experienced being in a therapeutic relationship and believe in normalizing the need to get help in this way.

Next available: May 16

Corrie Pleska

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Corrie Pleska profile image
LCSW
8 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Virtual
It is fair to say there are a lot of stressors in our society, some so large they can have a huge impact on how we enjoy and navigate our lives. I'm here to tell you it isn't all in your head, you're not alone, and it is ok to ask for help. I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Louisiana and Texas. I utilize a client-centered approach, meaning you are the expert in your own life and I am here only to assist you in reaching your goals. Trauma-informed care is a very important part of the services I provide, as I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, with expertise in abuse and assault. I believe it is necessary to acknowledge traumatic experiences throughout our lives and how those experiences may shape our worldview. Trauma is incorporated into the majority of the work I do with clients, it looks different for us all but it exists in some capacity. I am lucky to have had opportunities in my career that have allowed me to expand my practice to include working with individuals experiencing chronic illnesses. I provide a space where folks with chronic illnesses can share openly about the confines of their illnesses and receive validation around those feelings, sometimes for the first time. Most of the time clients are having a very normal reaction to an abnormal situation, no one prepares us for the possibility of chronic illness and little support is available for those who experience it. Lastly, as a queer woman, it is important to me that I provide quality care for LGBTQ teens and adults. Too often, we cannot find providers who hold identities similar to our own. The last few years have allowed me to work with LGBTQ teens in my area and I have learned a great deal from them. I hope to continue this work for some time while growing my practice and providing quality care to anyone who is interested in working with me.

Next available: May 22

Angela Brooks, LPC-S

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Angela Brooks, LPC-S profile image
LPC
16 years of experience
Virtual
I am currently licensed in Georgia as well as Louisiana, with 17+ years of professional counseling experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, & depression. I strongly believe that you are the expert of your story, and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have extensive training and experience in counseling, which has helped me achieve a broad perspective of the field of therapy. I can effectively apply a variety of interventions and choose from these interventions based on my assessment of a client’s learning needs, learning style, and personal characteristics. Starting therapy can feel intimidating and overwhelming. I will work with you at a pace that matches your comfort level and needs in a non-judgmental way to ensure that you feel safe and most important, heard!

Next available: May 15

Mayra Alejandra Nieto

(she/her)

Mayra Alejandra Nieto profile image
LPC
11 years of experience
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Virtual
My mission is to be a servant to others by empowering and helping you on your path to emotional wellness. I have helped children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, relationship conflict, and parenting concerns; assisted others to heal from acute abuse, childhood and adult traumas. I am also experienced with persons who have migrated to the US from other countries and the barriers that are encountered with those changes. Whether it be acute crises', life surprises, circumstantial stressors or complex traumas; let me teach you new skills or sharpen the ones you already use to either decrease, eliminate or change negative behaviors or unwanted symptoms. I have worked among many different populations and settings (non-profit organizations, state and government facilities, public education, and now private practice) and have learned to navigate through different challenges and with those experiences I have become a person who is compassionate to unique needs and desires. If there is an area of concern that I'm not able to assist you with I will be honest with you and seek assistance or refer you to a better qualified professional.

Next available: May 21

Anita Obenschain, LCSW, Virtual Therapist

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Anita Obenschain, LCSW, Virtual Therapist profile image
LCSW
23 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Virtual
You have come here because it is time to work on you. Having cared for others for so long, you are finally ready to start focusing on you and what you want out of your life. You want to explore what it is you need in order to feel fulfilled. You need peace and you are ready to start achieving goals. You have decided it is time for you to be happy and I will be right there to help you in your path to a new you. My experience began with Family Services of Greater New Orleans. I worked with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Throughout my career, I have provided therapy for couples and families and I have a total 22 years of experience as a clinical therapist. I enjoy the work that I do and I am thankful to be able to help people live better lives. My clients have described me as attentive, thoughtful, focused, caring and compassionate. I have been told that I am a great listener and skillful in applying the right techniques that elicit growth and change.

Next available: May 17

Brittany Phillips

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Brittany Phillips profile image
LPC
6 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hi! My name is Brittany Phillips, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I received my Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Counseling from the great LSU. I have been serving clients across the globe (licensed in PA, CT, LA and have serviced clients in the UK and Australia) for the past six years. I'm a chameleon in the field and have worked in multiple settings. I'm an upbeat and encouraging clinician who has formed incredible relationships with my clients over the years. I pride myself on being a safe haven and a judgement free zone.

Next available: May 16

Hannah C. Redden

Hannah C. Redden profile image
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) originally from Louisiana, now based in Tennessee. My career has primarily revolved around nurturing the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of children aged from birth to six years old. This involves collaborating with caregivers such as parents, grandparents, and teachers to address both the individual needs of the children and the emotional support required by the caregivers themselves. Alongside my passion for early childhood development, I'm deeply invested in advocacy work, particularly for individuals with other or more diverse mental illness, including those who have been incarcerated or hospitalized. Working with such a diverse clientele has afforded me extensive experience with populations that are often misunderstood.

Next available: May 21

Edna Booker

Edna Booker profile image
LPC
27 years of experience
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hello I am Edna. I have lots of experience and information to share regarding support and management of mental health symptoms. I work with each individual as an individual; unique to your style and identified needs. I am supportive and positive. I help identify your strengths to help you reach your goals. I believe you have strengths and a purpose. I am client focused, trained and experienced in more than twenty counseling theories and practices. Let's work together to create the structure for your journey to healing.

Next available: May 17

Ashley McGuffee

Ashley McGuffee profile image
LPC
25 years of experience
Virtual
Hi. Welcome to my Grow professional profile! Do you ever wonder, "What is going on."? If your inner dialogue is saying, "Yes that's me, exactly, finally somebody who gets it!" I believe that nobody actually has it all together, but that there are those that pretend like they have it all together but inside feel like an imposter making it day by day and those that don't pretend and are also making it day by day. I like spending time with my husband of many many many years and our 3 children, but mostly my dogs. I enthusiastically invite both those who are high functioning and those who are not functioning persons seeking to improve their overall wellbeing. I don't judge whether you are an LSU fan or a North Carolina fan. All can benefit from mental health services. (maybe one group of fans over the other). My current specific areas of clinical interests are of grief and pregnancy loss of which I constantly explore new treatment approaches and client experiences. I have over 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse classifications of diagnoses, ethnicity, ages, and cultural backgrounds. The most frequent symptoms I can help with are managing ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, parenting, burnout, insomnia, COVID trauma, grief, and anger. I utilize a mix of CBT and motivational interviewing low key with a fair amount of optimism because CBT helps measure things and motivational interviewing is more people-friendly. FYI I am an experienced LPC-S licensed by the LA licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners 3997. I am also a board approved supervisor in Louisiana. I am a LCMHC in the state of North Carolina (LPC) 19111. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Next available: May 16

Ja’Nera Johnson

(she/her)

Ja’Nera Johnson profile image
LCSW
8 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Welcome! I'm an LCSW and Louisiana native who practices in both, Texas & Louisiana. I’ve worked with a variety of clinical presentations, in various clinical settings. I have experience working with youth, adults, veterans and families. The settings in which I’ve practiced include intense inpatient, clinic, substance use disorder treatment, mental health rehabilitation, correctional rehabilitation facility and school settings. I'm newly EMDR TRAINED. I collaboratively assist clients with improving their self-esteem and self-worth, processing trauma, managing depression and anxiety, challenging negative thought processes, emotion dysregulation, and processing symptoms of grief and mood disorders. This is a collaborative therapeutic process that allows fostering healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, resolving symptoms of grief and trauma, modifying negative internal narratives, managing anxiety and depression, decreasing emotion dysregulation and dissociating, and fostering one's sense of self. I've worked with adults, families and adolescents who experienced anxiety, depression, family transitions, trauma wounds, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, LGTBQIA transitions, substance use, bipolar mood disorders, personality disorders and several other life challenges etc. I have been so honored to be present throughout my client's journeys of growth, if only to help unburden them from internal suffering. I strive to be both non-judgmental, and collaborative, while challenging those that fear based responses to the environment.

Next available: May 20

LaToya Walker

(she/her)

LaToya Walker profile image
LPC
15 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic
Virtual
Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (LCPC) (LPC) (LCMHC) (LMHC) based in Arizona. I am licensed in various states. I received my Masters from Avila University in Kansas City and have been practicing for over a decade. I have adults struggling with life problems and aid them in regaining control over worry, panic, fear, or dread in order to become the best version of themselves.

Next available: May 24

Eric Herpin

(he/him)

Eric Herpin profile image
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I'm Eric. I'm a licensed counselor in Louisiana, Texas, and Washington. I enjoy counseling people with depression and anxiety. I specialize in counseling men with their issues usually depression, anxiety, addictions, work stress, self-esteem and relationship issues. Finally I am well trained in Couples Therapy. I really strive to focus on a person's strengths and get them on a path of living a life that they can be proud of.

Next available: May 18

Ciara Pierce

(she/her)

Ciara Pierce profile image
LCSW
10 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Virtual
Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused? Do you need support and direction? I provide space for people of color to overcome the burden of depression, anxiety, trauma, and burnout. I use humor and casual conversation to get to the root of your challenges. I have a direct, yet nonjudgemental approach to support you in getting to the heart of the matter. Whether you're dealing with education and career setbacks, relationship struggles, or spiritual questions I'm here to help. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. Using a holistic approach, we can address the needs of your mind, body and spirit. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can develop a healthier relationship with yourself and your environment.

Next available: Jun 5

Tim Whistine

Tim Whistine profile image
LPC
10 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
My name is Tim Whistine. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients via teletherapy in the States of Louisiana (Lic# 6304) and Texas (Lic #87356). I have a combined 10+ years of clinical experience working with Court Systems, Private Clinics, and in a 100-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). I utilize referrals at such times when my professional competencies have been exhausted or are not adequate pertaining to the needed treatment. Because my Graduate program was in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT), I love working with people in relationships experiencing difficulties and who are passionate about finding ways to improve their interactions or relational dynamics such as listening, communicating, intimacy, repairing trust, or other relational damage resulting from infidelity, etc. Life gives us hurt and pain. God offers us healing. I believe counseling to be one of the ways God enables us to seize the moment in front of us, not running from it, but facing it head-on with commitment and purpose. Let me join with you on your journey toward wholeness and restoration.

Next available: May 15

Jessica Smith

(she/her)

Jessica Smith profile image
LCSW
13 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13+ years of experience in behavioral health. I have a laid-back style, but it is my goal to assist you with finding balance and empowering you to persevere. I provide a genuine, authentic, and non-judgmental approach, and I hope that this keeps you engaged and motivated to seek change in your life.

Next available: May 16

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