Welcome! My name is Nicala and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Louisiana. I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including in-patient, partial care, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. Although that seems like a mouthful, it simply means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, LGBTQIA population, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with depression, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and mild autism. I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful, and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and have experience in utilizing CBT, person-centered, Eclectic/Integrative, Motivational Interviewing, Play-Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Systems approach to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that will allow you to reach your therapeutic goals. My goal is to ensure the well-being of all clients. Life can be challenging, but with proper help and support, you don’t have to endure it alone.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 7838