Therapists in Louisiana

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor in Louisiana and Nationally Certified Counselor with over 5 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, identity issues, career challenges, and eating disorders. I also helped many people who have addictions to substances including heroin, pain pills, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, and alcohol, My counseling style is approachable and interactive. I believe the counseling process is one where we both work together to help you reach your goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect, care, compassion, and and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines a variety of counseling styles to include solution-focused, person-centered, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Since therapy is about you, I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It is a major milestone for someone to take the initiative to want to improve area(s) in their life. If you are ready to take that step I am here and ready to support and help you. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring 18 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on understanding diverse human experiences, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery. I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive therapeutic space that honors each person's unique identity and challenges. My approach integrates multicultural sensitivity, addressing issues like prejudice, discrimination, and intersectional experiences. I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating personality disorders, relationship complexities, and life transitions. My clinical focus spans a wide range of concerns, including postpartum experiences, seasonal mood changes, process addictions, and geriatric mental health challenges. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based support that empowers clients to explore their emotional world and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana and Tennessee, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each client's unique journey, with particular expertise in stress management, grief counseling, boundaries, family and addiction issues, and helping people through significant life transitions. I focus on empowering clients to develop stronger self-love, improve communication, and find meaningful purpose. My therapeutic work addresses a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, workplace challenges, caregiver stress, and personal growth. I'm especially committed to supporting women through various life stages and helping individuals heal from trauma, shame, and relationship difficulties. I provide faith-based counseling if desired; wherever you are in your spiritual life, I will offer a supportive and understanding environment where clients can explore their emotional experiences and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to walk alongside you, providing guidance and support as you work towards healing, personal growth, and greater emotional well-being. I will meet you where you are.

From the first moment of successfully leaving our mother's body and beginning to breath on our own, we began a life journey that mirrors our own epic story. This epic is similar to those I used to watch as a child at the Sunday evening movies. Usually a hero, for instance, Hercules, would be engaged in ongoing event-filled days of danger, challenge, and conquest. Along the way there were characters who attempted to thwart his efforts or support his quest. His focus remained resolute and steadfast and was usually met with success. If not doing that hour definitely by part two he would be the victor. Our life challenges, however, are not usually met with the excitement of a movie; and success in overcoming them is not usually with one or even two hours. But like old movies, our challenges involve obstacles, dangers, wonders, and successes of varying dimensions. These challenges for many of us serve to push us forward to take another breath of life and to continue our personal life walk. From each push, breath, and challenge we can choose to learn and experience success or satisfaction with how we are engaging with life. I am Joy Smith McElveen, a licensed clinical social worker in New Orleans, LA.. Like many of you, my epic story is filled with many challenges of major life disappointments, frustrations, illness, fears, anxiety, depression, and anger. However, there was always a sense of wonder which generated happy times, love, and a glimmer of hope-filled days. Focusing on the wonders of hope helps me put challenges and obstacles into a perspective that allows me build change efforts. I think it is having a sense of hope, the real wonder, that pushes us forward despite the challenge. My practice is based on expanding a search for hope within each person seeking to change direction. Living demands that we must continue to grow. We grow through learning and making changes in our sphere of life. Our emotions and thoughts help or hinder our behavior. It is within these areas we need to evaluate, and search for meaning to be productive and fulfilled. My practice is based on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy undergirded with applications from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches have interconnections with how we can choose to change how we think, feel and behave. They each require that the person seeking to make changes do the work and the helper is alongside working with her/him. I would like to be one of the characters in your epic story who supports your quest for change. I have a BA in sociology from Louisiana State University (now UNO); a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor); and a doctorate from Howard University School of Social Work. I have certifications in each treatment approach listed above.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 11 years of professional work experience. I have a wide variety of experience in helping clients with stress, grief, trauma, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Autism Substance Use, Codependency, LGBTQIA- related issues as well as BDSM and kink related challenges. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. You and I will work together as a team to achieve the outcomes you desire from therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and Arizona with over 15 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I believe counseling should result in solutions that can be used again if the need arises. I approach counseling from a combination of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies to provide strategies that promote better functioning in your everyday life. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which has been used to help people heal from symptoms associated with PTSD, depression, grief and anxiety. I believe everyone should be treated with respect and not feel judged. I do my best to provide a safe and open atmosphere where you can feel comfortable to be yourself. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

I am licensed in Louisiana with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida and Louisiana with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to provide support & encouragement and empower you in your journey to a better quality of life.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, intimacy related issues, including sex therapy and sexual addictions, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

If you're facing challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, or gender-related concerns, I am here to provide the support you need. Taking the step to start therapy is a courageous move towards a more fulfilling and happier life, and I admire your commitment to this journey. My approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, ensuring that our discussions and treatment plans are specifically tailored to your unique needs. I also specialize in working with couples, helping them rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional intimacy. Recognizing that each individual’s path is different, I am dedicated to customizing our sessions to best support your goals and aspirations. Together, we can navigate your journey towards healing and growth.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD and adjustment issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My clinical approach centers on compassionate, evidence-based care for those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I understand the profound challenges of social isolation, relationship difficulties, and personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop resilient communication skills, process challenging emotions like guilt and shame, and heal from past experiences. I offer a supportive approach that honors each person's unique journey. I am dedicated to creating a safe, understanding environment where individuals can explore their inner world, develop healthy coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, relationship challenges, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with despression. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.