If you want to improve your life, there is no shame in talking to a counselor based in Baton Rouge. They can help you with your mental illness, assist you with any life goals you want to accomplish, and just overall make you live a better life.
Baton Rouge is a city known for its giant levee. Your own mental health is like a levee, protecting you from a flood of undesired emotions. However, when the levee breaks, how are you going to survive the flood? A counselor can help you keep your mental levee strong, and repair it should it begin to crack.
Life can present us with challenges that are beyond our control. Sometimes we may find it hard to cope with certain events. Relationships may be strained, poor health may arise, or jobs may be difficult to deal with. We may also struggle with grief or the loss of a relationship. In any of these types of events, we may feel alone and not know what to do to feel better. If you find yourself at this place right now, you are not alone. We all experience feelings of sadness or increased stress at different times of our lives. Sometimes we struggle with finding t...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been providing services for approximately 10 years. I have worked with a wide variety of clients with various issues. I have experience with anxiety, depression, body image issues, domestic violence, adolescent issues, relationship problems, among a few. I see clients of all ages and different backgrounds. I view the role of therapy as a team process where we work together to find a solution to problems in order to meet specific goals. My background includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, sol...
Congratulations on making it here! It is extremely brave to ask for help and you're making a huge first step. My name is Lindsay Lee and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Louisiana and Colorado. My practice has taken me to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crime in North Carolina; individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness in Louisiana, young people experiencing trauma and loss in New Orleans schools, military families coping with deployment, professionals struggling with compassion ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience in the field. My experience is broad and includes working with adolescents and adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety and trauma. I've worked with families addressing issues with parenting, oppositional defiance, blending families together and working with families after divorce. As a wellness coordinator I worked with police officers to address on and off the job related stressors and connect to resources as needed. My doctoral degree in clinical sexology affordable me the knowledge ...
Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana with over 18 years of experience. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with those touched by foster care and/or adoption. For the majority of my career, I have worked with children and teenagers. I enjoy working with these age groups and assisting them with navigating the often complex emotions that accompany adolescence. Also, I have worked extensively with families and couples. Many of these clients were in need of assistance with strengthening and improving their relationships, improving t...
My name is Dr. Ernest E. Garrett III, and I have 16 years of post-graduate MSW-level social work experience, within special education settings and the private practice setting. I am a Deaf LCSW therapist by night and a school system superintendent / management scholar-practitioner by day who is able to communicate effectively with diverse clients from all walks of life. I received my M.S.W. degree from Gallaudet University, and I am licensed at the clinical level in Missouri, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Alabama. I regard myself as a speci...
Growing up watching my grandmother struggle daily with mental illness, I naturally grew to have a heart for helping other people. I have spent the last decade of my life in the helping community and I believe that it is my life’s purpose to help people actualize the life they wish to have. I explain my position as a therapist by saying this to my clients, “It’s not my job to fix you because you are not broken. It’s my job to help you see things in a different way that will help you to function better” I welcome you as clients to embark on this journey of healing. ...
I work best with healthy people who want to take their life, relationships, goals, etc to the next level. I prefer clients who are committed to honesty and enjoy exploring their fullest potential. I use many different types of therapy including Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapists work on helping to reprogram self-sabotaging patterns and belief systems. This work can be applied to improving relationships, health, motivation, goal achievement, and self-actualization. It is a very gentle process and results are fast and dynamic! I am also trained in Psychedelic h...
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified career counselor with 4 years of experience working as a school counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including lack of motivation, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, eating disorders/body image concerns, career challenges, Autism, and ADHD. I view counseling as a collaborative process between myself and my clients. I am here to listen without judgment to my clients' challenges and help them identify the problems they face. From there, I help clients understand th...
Hi!! If you struggle with Addiction If you struggle with maintaining Relationships If you are struggling with Love and Marriage If you have decided, you want something different and better and if you have decided you want to find happiness and be your best self. I am interested in assisting you on your journey with the aforementioned issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Louisiana and the State of Florida. I have worked with Marriage and Family for 13 years, Substance Abuse/Mental Health for 10 years. I have worked with clients w...
Hi, I am Tiaira Willis- Haynes. I have been providing therapeutic services for over 5 years. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is Nationally Certified. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018. My favorite theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I graciously believe how we think and behave plays a role in our current struggles. I also utilize Solution Focused Therapy when problems need to be resolved quickly. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and loved ones. I sta...
Greetings! I am a native New Orleanian, whose studies and career have taken me tp New York, California, Texas and before returning home. As a result of the travel, I have had a variety of experiences in a variety of settings, including community mental health center, non-profits and schools. I received my Master's in Social Work/Direct Services from Tulane University. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, I have worked with individuals and groups, families, adults and children. Much of my focus, has been on issues includi...
Engaging in the therapeutic process has rewards to learn about self and coping mechanisms to deal with life stressors. I am Dr. Shawnell Ware, LCSW-BACS, with over 30 years of experience in mental health working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The treatment modalities used are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. Engaging consumers in the therapeutic process allows one to teach skills how to manage stress effectively, improve communication, problem-solving, increase self-confidence and improve decision-making skills. Working tog...
I am an Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, young adults, and their families. Over the years, I have worked with clients who had struggles with many different obstacles. Concerns with self-esteem, identity, life purpose, family conflicts, and trauma are just a few of the common problems my clients have wrestled with over the years. If I had to describe my counseling style, I guess I would say that I am relaxed, attentive, and very interested in you and your needs. I am truly interested in peopl...
Hello, My name is Demerit Brown. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. I have worked as a counselor for 6 years. I have worked with clients ages 5-65. I view counseling as a process in which the counselor and client work jointly to form a professional relationship based on trust, in order to address issues, the client may be experiencing. I view each client as a unique individual, so I prefer to use approaches deemed necessary to help clients. In therapy sessions, I assist clients in identifying goals for therapy, triggers for symptoms/behaviors, ...
I am licensed in Louisiana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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.
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 a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 40 years of professional work experience. Additionally, I am a former Licensed Master Social Worker - AP, former Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and former Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. My background includes EAP, Clinic Manager, Alcohol/Drug Social Work Supervisor, and Professional Counselor. I am an alumnus of both Dillard University and Southern University AT New Orleans. I hold a MSW and am currently pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health degree. I have experience in helping clients w...
I am licensed in Louisiana with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. 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 Louisiana with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, systems theory, and mindfulness. I have many tools in my therapeutic toolbox that I will be happy to share with you. 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 t...
A therapist wants to support you toward a healthier emotional state, no matter what you're dealing with (including behavioral health concerns, grief, anxiety, depression or stress). While helping to develop healthier emotions, another benefit of therapy is you have a safe space to discuss problems that you may be hesitant to talk about with people who you see everyday.
Many people have sensitive topics to discuss; possibly an addiction or an issue with their relationship that they’re ashamed to speak about with their friends and/or partner. A Baton Rouge therapist can help you confront these kinds of issues and find ways to face them and heal.
With more than 227715 people in the city of Baton Rouge, LA finding a therapist can be both costly and hard to do. Our goal with the list of therapists shown above is to get you the support you need. If you’re looking for a nearby therapist close to 70873 or the surrounding zip codes (shown below), take a look at other available therapists through nearby cities listed at the bottom of this page.
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If you need Domestic Violence support, please contact The National Domestic Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
If you need Substance Abuse support, please contact the Substance Abuse and MH Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you need Sexual Abuse support, please contact the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network at 1-800-656-4673
Call the 24 hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at +1 (800) 273-8255 or 911 which can provide you with immediate help for an emergency call or visit the nearest emergency room.
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