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Linda Guidry, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Anger management Depression
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About me

Hi! My name is Linda Guidry, but please, call me Lindy. (My mother was the only person to ever call me 'Linda!")
Are your life challenges holding you back? Do your current problems drain your energy and undermine your ability to reach your full potential? I believe that within each of us is the desire and the ability to thrive, love, connect, and succeed in life. At times it can be overwhelming to surmount the difficulties and stress of living in today’s world. You do not have to do it alone!
I am a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Supervisor. I am licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana and the state of Alaska. I have been working in the mental health field since 2004. I earned my master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Guidance and Counseling in 2008 from the University of New Orleans. Over the past 16 years, I have worked in several venues: private practice, in the foster care system, in a day program for chronically ill adults, and in the non-profit sector. My experience includes working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, anger issues and self control, self-esteem, grief and loss, and adult onset disability and chronic illnesses.
I would describe my approach as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help my clients set goals and objectives and to work through their difficulties to reach their full potential
We often find ourselves searching for balance and stability in our lives but have trouble figuring out how to achieve it. My job is to help you do just that. I am dedicated to assisting you, as my client, in pursuit of personal growth, to helping you to gain a better understanding and appreciation of yourself and others, and to support you as you make important changes and decisions about your life.
People seek out therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it is an overwhelming lack of direction. Often, it's a result of major life changes, loss, psychological injuries, or specific issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, or grief. I offer a private, safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for you to explore your concerns, find relief and to bring joy and passion back into your life. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, happiness, and wellness!

Available hours

Monday - Thursday 9 - 4 CDT
Friday 12 - 3 CDT
Saturday and Sunday by appointment
If these hours are problematic, please call this to the counselor's attention. I will do my best to arrange a time that is workable for you!


Linda D. Guidry, M.Ed., NCC, LPC-S Lic # 4416 Guidry Counseling Services 59324 Pineridge Road, Lacombe, LA. 70445 985-272-6810
University of New Orleans, M.Ed., in Educational Leadership, Guidance, and Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, General Counseling
All fees for services are set by Better Help. Fee information can be obtained at www.betterhelp.com
This information is required by the Board of Professional Counselors which regulates all licensed professional counselors:
Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
11410 Lake Sherwood Ave North Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-295-8444 (phone)
225-295-8448 (fax)
Email: lpcboard@lpcboard.org

Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Divisions, and Professional Licensing
Phone: (907) 465-1074
Email: ProfessionalCounselors@Alaska.Gov
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Professional experience

18yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AK LPC 177868

LA LPC 4416

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Linda Guidry. 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.

Great therapist! She listens and has years of experience.

Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd

Very kind and thoughtful woman. I genuinely appreciate everything she says and the advice she gives. She makes opening up so easy and safe.

Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Being honest about her life's challenges, experience and illustrative stories Lindy will help you navigate your life's challenges with gentle guidance and direction. I have not ever met a more caring, considerate, empathic woman.

Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Linda Guidry is not only a gifted therapist, she also one of the most genuine, compassionate, kind and perceptive people I have ever met. She is highly experienced in a variety of therapeutic interventions, very professional and communicates clearly. She provides an actionable treatment plan and regularly checks on my progress. Working with her has been truly lifechanging!

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching

Best therapist I've had. Great communicator and very warm and welcoming. Always checking in and also sending me great strategies. I couldn't be happier with my therapist. Highly recommend.

Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Linda is an amazing counselor. She listens but what has been so helpful is our plan of actions. This helps me to have a very practical approach to dealing with issues. What ever the issue is she helps me with knowing and practicing healthy ways to respond.

Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue