As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming, culturally responsive spaces for healing, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I am deeply committed to supporting diverse communities, particularly individuals navigating intersectional experiences. My approach honors each person's unique journey, focusing on empowerment, self-love, and meaningful transformation. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I offer compassionate, evidence-based guidance. My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, including young adult issues, multicultural concerns, family dynamics, and personal development. I strive to create a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and cultivate authentic connections with yourself and others.

I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health, as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my doctorate degree from Arizona State University. I earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Louisiana State University. I have been rendering professional counseling services throughout the state of Louisiana for the last for 15 years. My work experience includes a variety of clinical backgrounds, such as child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, school social work, inpatient psychiatric social work, individual, family & group psychotherapy as well as serving as the clinical director of an outpatient behavioral health agency with multiple locations in Louisiana. I have also rendered intense trauma-focused therapy to children who have endured or witnessed different forms of trauma such as being sexually abused or witnessing domestic violence or a murder. I pride myself with meeting each client where they are in hopes of helping them to get to where they desire to be. I look forward to working with you to help you reach your individualized goals.

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 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 family and individual therapist licensed in Louisiana and Texas. I have 31 years of experience working as a clinical social worker. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, and relationship issues. I am the author of Journaling My Truth, a therapy inspired journaling poetry workbook to encourage and motivate you to speak your truth. I am a believer that we all need a safe space to speak our truth without any judgements. That safe space is our healing place. My therapy style is interactive and very compassionate. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused and acceptance and commitment therapy. Your treatment plan will be unique to your individual needs. You have taken the first step!! Congratulations! I am here to support you and empower you to speak your truth to be the best you that you can be!

I am licensed in Louisiana with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I work with children ages 5 to 17 years of age, adults, couples, and all genders. 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. 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 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients in different age groups, including adolescents and teens, with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with 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. 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 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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. 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.

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and personal growth. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including women, young adults, and individuals facing significant life transitions. My therapeutic practice addresses a wide range of concerns, from workplace stress and family dynamics to personal identity, self-esteem, and emotional healing. My work centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and cultivate self-understanding. I'm committed to helping individuals build resilience, find purpose, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and relating. Whether you're struggling with life changes, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. Most of my clients come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. They are ready to recover from their past and expand their inner resources. They are ready to discover how they can transform difficulty into growth. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to reach out!

I am licensed in Louisiana with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, trauma, & abuse. I also have experience working with 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. 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 Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, anger, anxiety depression and more. I also have experience working with those coping with life changes. I can assist in areas of spirituality from a Christian perspective. 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 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & despression. 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.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana, I bring over a decade of dedicated experience supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My professional journey is deeply rooted in helping clients heal from addiction, trauma, and significant life transitions. I specialize in creating compassionate, strength-based therapeutic environments where individuals can explore their experiences and develop resilient coping strategies. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique story and empowering them to discover their inner resources for healing and growth. I work collaboratively with clients, particularly those in child, adolescent, and adult populations, to develop personalized strategies that promote emotional well-being and meaningful life transformation. Through evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed lens, I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they build greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and personal resilience. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges and rediscover their inherent strengths.