Paul Voorhies , LCSW
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
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Family conflicts
Depression
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About me
I am a 52 year old male psychotherapist based in Lafayette, Louisiana who has over 21 years of experience in private practice psychotherapy practice: I am a firm believer in what is perhaps Socrates’ most famous statement, “the unexamined life is not worth living” and enjoy helping my clients gain greater insights into themselves and their lives.
I am an adult specialist and work with clients experiencing mood spectrum disorders, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, life transitions, medical problems, and personality issues. In addition, I provide couples therapy.
I operate based on a tripartite model which recognizes the importance of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic traditions and interventions. My personal style is warm and empathic, and it is second nature to me to put people at ease so that they may speak freely and honestly as they begin to deal with their psychological issues.
Professional experience
21yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
LA LCSW 3688
Reviews
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Paul is absolutely incredible and I rave about him constantly to everyone in my life. BetterHelp has been one of the absolute best things to happen to me in the last year and I’m very thankful to have a therapist like him.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is super accommodating to my deafness. He listens to what I have to say, gives me the truth, and helps me with guidance in the decisions and emotions.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and knows how to lead an effective therapy session. He is understanding and straightforward, and is an overall great therapist.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I haven’t felt more heard with a therapist than with Paul!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and relationship issues
Paul has been instrumental in dealing with pasts traumas and providing me with guiding principles to move forward with ideas that healthily serve me.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Paul has been tremendously helpful as my therapist. highly recommend!
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes