As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring 15 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and family relationship healing. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey, with particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and conservative values. My therapeutic work focuses on guiding individuals toward meaningful personal transformation—helping clients work through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty while developing stronger coping strategies. I'm committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their life purpose, process difficult experiences, and move toward emotional wellness. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to provide thoughtful, empathetic support tailored to each client's specific needs and personal background. My goal is to walk alongside you as you develop resilience, insight, and hope.

As a licensed therapist with nearly three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, faith-centered approach to counseling, particularly supporting older adults and those seeking a conservative therapeutic perspective. My professional journey has been dedicated to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotional well-being, develop resilient coping strategies, and build stronger self-esteem. I understand the unique challenges that come with life transitions and am committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy, respect, and understanding. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that honors each person's individual journey. My goal is to provide meaningful support that empowers you to overcome obstacles, cultivate inner strength, and move toward greater personal fulfillment.

As a Licensed Therapist, I offer services to children, youth, families, and senior populations. A primary area of focus has included assisting others in healing from emotional wounds and past experiences: such as childhood trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, childhood maltreatment, neglect or endangerment, domestic violence and unresolved grief. I seek to empower survivors along their journey toward wholeness and wellness. Services are provided in an effort to effectively address those challenging emotions, behaviors, and experiences that maybe adversely affecting the individual and/or family functioning.

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.

Hello, My name is Aaron King. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana. I have over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked with clients concerning depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief counseling, stress management, and relationship issues. While eclectic in style, I do tend to be person centered in my approach. It is important to develop a trusting relationship with my clients where they can feel open to express their thoughts and feelings. I will work with you to develop a plan to assist you in accomplishing where you would like to travel on your therapeutic journey. I do look forward to meeting you.

Hello! My name is Sharon Spencer Rose. I have over 10 years of counseling. I earned a Divinity degree and a Masters degree in Christian Counseling from The Oral Roberts University in Christian in 2002 and 2003. I am licensed professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor. I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the Counselor having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I approach counseling from both a systems and cognitive-behavioral perspective. A Systems Theorist views most human life as being guided by emotional forces which to a varying degree can be regulated by an individual’s ability to think. Systems believe that people are able to modify their responses to the automatic emotional input by undertaking a study of their own patterns of behavior and their link to patterns of behavior in their multigenerational family. In cognitive-behavioral, patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the clients' problems and to develop solutions. However, each individual is unique and may require other approaches to finding a resolution, for this reason an integrative approach that of emerging various approaches may be deemed necessary in order to produce an effective result. I work with clients in a variety of formats, including individually, as couples and as families. I also conduct group therapy as needed.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with over 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach I use with clients is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a doctoral level psychologist with 20 years of experience as a therapist. I provide therapy for individuals afflicted with presenting problems to include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, substance use, relationship and adjustment related issues. I utilize a number of individualized therapy approaches to include humanistic, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques to relieve distress, strengthen resilience and promote improved welfare and functioning ability. My aim is to assist recovery and improved functioning and wellness using effective, supportive, directive and collaborative interventions to respond to your challenges and recovery goals. I look forward to assisting you in your journey to maximize health, foster growth and enhance your quality of life.

I am a family and marriage therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have experience in working with singles, married couples, teens and the elderly. I am here to help you, knowing that reaching out for help is not always easy. I am an open-ended listener who gives you the opportunity to express yourself in a nonjudgmental environment. I have helped many get through their trials and tribulations. My idea of therapy is not to erase what you've been through but, to offer an environment where you can express any and all experiences and voice how you can move forward. My goal is to help you grow in all aspects of life, it's not always easy being vulnerable which is why I offer my support and aid in all experiences that you have and will go through. I hope to meet you soon!

As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience in New Orleans, Louisiana, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating significant life transitions. My professional journey has been dedicated to helping clients develop resilient coping strategies during challenging periods of personal transformation. I understand that life's changes can feel overwhelming, and I'm committed to providing compassionate, practical guidance that empowers individuals to move forward with confidence and clarity. My approach is grounded in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, build emotional strength, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. I welcome clients who are seeking thoughtful, pragmatic support through complex life shifts, offering a steady and understanding presence throughout their therapeutic journey.

I am licensed in Louisiana with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have a holistic approach to counseling, recognizing that each client's journey is unique. They tailor their therapeutic methods to the individual, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to create a personalized plan for healing and growth. Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life by scheduling a session with me today. You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Dr. Dee is here to guide you towards a happier, healthier, and more confident you.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Hi. I'm a proud LSU Alumni with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies along with a Master' Degree in Social Work. I have a passion for empowering others and helping them navigate through life's difficulties so they can live their life to the fullest. My professional experience ranges from addictions, mental health, and geriatric care to my most recent position as a hospice social worker. I'm committed to helping you navigate life's challenges by providing a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning we will work together to identify goals and create a path toward achieving them. I integrate evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of how your past, present, and social environment influence your well-being. This is a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds.

As a licensed therapist serving Louisiana, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and family dynamics through a compassionate, culturally responsive lens. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered approaches, enabling each individual to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, how their thoughts and emotions influence their behavior, and what strategies work best for them. Therapy is a collaborative process where your lived experience guides the work, and I tailor interventions to meet your unique needs and goals. I offer a supportive space for clients experiencing social anxiety, isolation, attachment challenges, and trauma-related concerns. My therapeutic approach honors each person’s individual journey, with particular sensitivity to women’s experiences and the effects of systemic prejudice and discrimination. I am committed to creating a healing environment that respects individual spiritual beliefs and cultural identities. Grounded in an understanding of the intersections between personal experiences, emotional wellness, and systemic challenges, my work is strength-based and collaborative. Together, we focus on building resilience, improving communication, and cultivating self-compassion to support meaningful and lasting growth.