Welcome! My name is Charmaine.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Louisiana and Texas. I have over 15 years experience working in the mental health field. I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parental/adolescents concerns, mood disorders, family/relationship issues, grief & loss, Abortion, Domestic/Sexual Abuse, Violence, Marital/Divorce, Life Transitions, you name it. I'm also a faith- based counselor providing counseling to those seeking spiritual guidance.
I combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, Cognitive-Behavioral, Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused, Mindfulness, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused therapy and Biblical Principles. I would be a good match for anyone interested in a counselor of color, Christian Counselor and/or one who provides a safe space .
My counseling style is warm, encouraging and action oriented. I believe in treating everyone with respect, integrity, love and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I commend you on starting or maintaining your mind, body and spirit by opening yourself to seek clarity and direction on what we know as life. Congratulations on taking back your control.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 80566