I am licensed in Louisiana with 17 years of professional work experience. I have been fortunate to achieve broad clinical and behavioral health experiences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (LCSW-BACS). These experiences include psychotherapy, crisis management/intervention, clinical interviewing, psychological, academic and personality testing, evaluations, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & anger management. Therapeutic approaches I commonly use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic therapy, to name a few. I am also a combat veteran, with over 24 years in Louisiana Army National Guard, serving as a Behavioral Health Officer. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
LA LCSW 8828
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Maisa is an awesome therapist who is throughly invested in her clients.
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Maisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I love my therapist, in my life right now it’s really important to have someone I can talk to to she’s there for me anytime I’m having a hard time I need her she’s the best.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Maisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd