Work with Kacey Ardoin (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Hi there!!

My name is Kacey Ardoin, and I am a clinical social worker licensed in Louisiana and Utah. I have been practicing in the social work field for 8 years. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Georgia, and then went on to pursue my Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration. I have worked with clients in multiple settings, but most recently have focused on depression and anxiety. My work has been focused on helping people overcome depression and anxiety, especially as it relates to improving their overall health (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). One of my greatest passions is suicide prevention, especially working with survivors of suicide loss. I also have a passion for helping people suffering with addiction and substance abuse, and seeing them reach the other side of their struggles.

My counseling style is empathetic and person-centered. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect. I align with a person-centered, solution-focused therapy model, while also using cognitive-behavioral therapy and reality therapy techniques. I am also certified as a Problem Solving Treatment Practitioner. I especially enjoy working with people who are ambivalent about making a change in their lives, and I utilize motivational interviewing techniques when possible. If you are feeling stuck, there is a reason - and I would love to work through that with you!

Whether this is your first time in counseling or your hundredth time, I believe you have the power to break down whatever wall is standing in your way today. It takes strength to reach out for support, and for that, I want to congratulate you!

Thank you for your time!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Depression

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Body Image , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Divorce and Separation , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Emptiness , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Gender Dysphoria , Guilt and Shame , HIV / AIDS , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Men's Issues , Military and Veterans Issues , Money and Financial Issues , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Paranoia , Phobias , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Somatization , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LCSW #13983 (Expires: 2022-08-31)

LCSW #12865049-3501 (Expires: 2024-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kacey Ardoin. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by C.A. on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kacey has always been a quick reply when I've had to message her. Our sessions are always really good and I usually feel better when I get done with out sessions. She's given me many tools to use to help me get through my anxiety and trauma. She's given me good coping mechanisms to get through some of the more challenging times.

Written by K.A. on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, grief, and eating disorders

Kacey is the sweetest person I've ever met. She truly helps me understand my thoughts and work towards changing them! She's such a light.

Written by A.N. on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Kacey is wonderful. She has been listening and empathizing while still providing great Socratic questions as guidance so that I can see the issues more clearly. I feel safe to talk about anything.

Written by C.A. on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Kacey has been a wonderful therapist for me, in good times and in bad. She has challenged the way I view myself, encouraged personal growth, and consistently showed compassion during a really hard time. I have always felt validated, seen, and understood, without feeling like I had to work really hard to explain, and without being made to feel small or silly. I could not have asked for a better therapist, and I can't say enough about how much she has done for me!

Written by T.A. on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

LOVE HER

Written by S.A. on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kacey is amazing. She's very kind and makes me feel like I'm really being heard. I had initially left BetterHelp after my EAP ended. But her style, along with the setup of BetterHelp (being able to do chat and video calls) made me want to come back! Kacey is the best therapist I've worked with, hands-down!

Written by D.E. on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Kacey is great! Very easy to talk to she is professional and compassionate. She’s helped me through so much!

Written by A.M. on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kacey is a wonderful listener with many excellent theories at her disposal for her patients. She really knows her stuff and I’m very happy so far with her services. Highly recommend!

Written by R.E. on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

She is really awesome. She really listens and cares about you. She makes you feel heard.

Written by A.N. on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Kacey is honestly amazing!! She has comforted me and made me really realize my value as a human being! I see kacey as an actual friend, not just my therapist!! I have no fear of judgment or bias from Kacey! She really knows how to make me see things from a different POV!!

Written by M.A. on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

When I talk to Kacey, I see and feel sunshine on the other side of the phone line. She has good suggestions, is responsive, respectful and available.

Written by T.A. on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

Kacey is more than a counselor! She reaches out to me every week and that matters the most.

Written by A.S. on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Kacey is very easy to talk to. I am so thankful I have been paired with someone who genuinely cares!

Written by T.I. on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Kacey had been a great counselor. She is very easy to talk to and she actually cares about you and what’s going on. She would respond to my messages in a timely manner. Kacey helped me deal with some PTSD and triggering topics that have been going on for a year now and I can now say that with her help I can handle what comes my way through skills she has taught.

Written by D.A. on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

I appreciate Kacey very much. She has been so instrumental in helping with my anxiety and related issues. She is so helpful and you can tell she genuinely cares

Written by R.Y. on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kacey is one of the most attentive and supportive therapists I've worked with. It is always a little hard trying to find a new therapist that is the best fit for you, and I was very lucky to work with Kacey. She not only pays attention but listens to the real issues, the ones that are often unsaid, left out, overlooked, or undiscovered. She has helped me coax my own answers out into the open and in turn, helped me grow.

Written by N.I. on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I never honestly imagined therapy could not only be affordable but practical at the same time . Kacey understands me and is more then understanding when I’m struggling. She checks in on me when I need it most . I truly Believe Better help has helped me so so much . I’m so thankful for this platform

Written by S.T. on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks

Dr Kacey is a wonderful Dr and very friendly and gentle spoken through the whole process. It’s a wonderful service and I greatly appreciate her time and respect of all my personal issues.

Written by A.U. on May 01, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties

She has been wonderful

Written by J.O. on Apr 10, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Kacey has helped me navigate what are turning out to be some of the strangest and most difficult times of my life, and I feel more capable as an individual thanks to the other resources she readily provides for me during this journey.

Written by B.R. on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Kacey is so easy to talk to and makes you feel very comfortable. She has helped me develop strategies and methods to handle my anxiety and thoughts and has emphasized getting to the root of what is causing my anxiety and working through those. Working with her has been so helpful to my mental health. I would highly recommend Kacey!

Written by S.Y. on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She’s great!

Written by J.E. on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months

Kacey had such a big heart. You can really tell she has a genuine passion for helping people. She’s been a great support to me.

Written by M.E. on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, anger management, and career difficulties

Kacey is an amazing counselor. She has helped me so much since we started together.

Written by M.A. on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Kacey has had a tremendous positive impact on my life in even just a short period of time. She's helped me work on tools and strategies for dealing with problems that I had never considered or didn't have the ability to make happen on my own. I couldn't review her abilities more highly.

Written by S.Y. on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kacey is awesome. So supportive and SO understanding!

Written by A.L. on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

Kacey has been amazing. She responds to my messages and journal entries, keeping in touch with me daily. She listens to my concerns and works to help me through each one. Her ability to stay connected with me, makes me feel like I can rely on her to help me with whatever I need, anytime I need it.

Written by H.A. on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Kacey Ardoin is amazing, thoughtful, and so very caring. She creates an open environment so that our sessions feel like an open dialogue.

Written by S.A. on Jan 30, 2021 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Kacey is a wonderful therapist! She has really helped me!

Written by K.E. on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I was very hesitant about using this online platform for therapy, but Kacey has made the experience so comfortable and enjoyable. She is encouraging, understanding, and thought provoking. I would highly recommend her and can’t wait to continue to make progress with her help.

Written by N.I. on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Kacey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Kacey Ardoin fosters a safe space to be seen, heard and supported. Working with Kacey has allowed me to release my fear of judgement and sift through my troubles with patience and gentleness. All in all, my experience with Kacey has been renewing and affirming.

Work with me!