Find a licensed online therapist in Ponchatoula, LA

Congratulations on your decision to take the first steps toward change. It takes courage to reach out for a more fulfilling and happier life. Seeking help can be scary, but with confidential and professional support, facing a problem you are having can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. Nationally Certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana, I would gladly support your goals of positive mental health and increased life satisfaction. Let's work together to unleash a healthier and happier you by enhancing your strengths and acknowledging areas for improvement. I provide a relaxed atmosphere, with a sincere and non-judgmental approach. We will embark on a person-centered journey emphasizing the importance of individualized care, mutual respect and honesty, along with a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approach to allow us to focus on your thoughts, self-talk and ability to care for yourself through mindfulness and relaxation to help you recognize and manage your emotions with clear and genuine messages. This allows us to put you in charge of your life. Together we can work on changing any problematic behaviors, thoughts, and/or emotions you may be experiencing. I applaud you for taking this step to make a change that leads to a happier and more fulfilling life for you. I look forward to working with you.

As a licensed therapist serving Louisiana, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on compassionate, faith-informed counseling for adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I have extensive experience helping clients address stress, grief, communication difficulties, and personal growth—particularly supporting women, caregivers, and older adults through significant life stages. My practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a Christian-centered perspective, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional well-being and develop meaningful coping strategies. I am committed to walking alongside individuals as they work through personal challenges, offering understanding and guidance rooted in respect and empathy.

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate emotional wellness, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem development. I am deeply committed to addressing a wide range of personal struggles, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, family dynamics, and caregiver stress. My approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on understanding each individual's unique emotional landscape and empowering them to develop healthier coping strategies. My therapeutic work honors the diverse experiences of women and individuals facing interpersonal challenges. I create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. Whether you're dealing with panic attacks, impulsivity, or relationship concerns, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you in your healing journey.

Hi, my name is Cassie Maxwell (she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing creative, client-centered, and strengths-based therapy services in Louisiana. First, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to reach out for support. Taking the first step toward therapy is a meaningful accomplishment, and I am honored you’re considering allowing me to be part of your journey. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly share their experiences and work toward meaningful change. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I believe that every person has strengths they can draw upon, even during life’s most challenging seasons. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, anger management, PTSD, bipolar disorder, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. If your concerns are not listed here, please feel free to reach out. I would be happy to discuss whether I may be a good fit for your needs. I strive to tailor therapy to each individual’s unique goals and experiences. Together, we can explore challenges, build coping skills, identify strengths, and work toward the life you want to create. If you choose to work with me, I offer video, phone, and live chat sessions through the BetterHelp platform. I look forward to the opportunity to support you and help you move toward your goals. — Crisis Notice If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or need immediate support, please call or text 988, go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911. BetterHelp is not intended for crisis care, and I am unable to provide emergency services through this platform.

I see counseling as a process in which you and I 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 a cognitive behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the clients' problems and to develop solutions. I work with clients in a variety of formats, including individually, as couples and as families. I also conduct group therapy. I have counseled clients of varying ages and in both school and clinical settings working together toward a desired positive outcome. I have worked to improve the lives of people since 2002, first as a teacher, later as a counselor. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana and Texas. I graduated in 1979 from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana. After twenty-four years in the corporate world , I received my alternative teacher certification from Grambling State University. I earned a master’s in counseling from Louisiana Tech University in 2012, and a Master of Education in 2016. I also have an Educational Leadership Certification, a Louisiana and Texas Licensed Professional Counselor’s certification, and a National Certified Counselor certification. I've also worked for the Louisiana Department of Education as a Science Teacher Leader Advisor Instructional Materials Reviewer. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring a decade of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction with compassion and expertise. I specialize in addressing deeply personal struggles such as social isolation, communication difficulties, and issues of self-esteem. My approach focuses on guiding clients toward self-love, understanding life purpose, and healing from guilt and shame. I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and rediscover their inner strength. My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based practices that honor each person's unique journey. I believe in empowering clients to build meaningful connections, overcome barriers, and cultivate a more fulfilling life. Together, we'll work collaboratively to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression. 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.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 5+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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.

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.

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, build self-esteem, and develop resilient coping strategies during significant life transitions. I specialize in addressing communication challenges, exploring life purpose, and supporting individuals working through social anxiety. My approach is deeply compassionate and culturally responsive, with a commitment to creating a welcoming space for diverse experiences and identities. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies that honor their unique strengths and goals. Whether you're seeking support in personal growth, managing emotional challenges, or finding clarity in your life journey, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Starting therapy can be a big step, and you don’t have to do it alone. I believe everyone deserves a supportive space to be themselves and work through life’s challenges. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping adolescents, adults, and older adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, family conflict, serious mental illness, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. I’ve supported people facing both everyday stress and more complex mental health concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on, build on your strengths, develop practical coping tools, and work toward goals that matter to you. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about gaining insight, building resilience, and creating meaningful change at a pace that feels right. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need extra support, I’m here to help.

I'm a therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma with compassion and cultural awareness. My work centers on helping clients navigate life transitions, process difficult emotions, and build meaningful connections with themselves and others. I specialize in addressing social anxiety, panic, posttraumatic stress, and attachment challenges. I also focus on deeper work around self-love, forgiveness, guilt, shame, and abandonment—recognizing how these experiences shape our sense of identity and belonging. I'm particularly attuned to women's issues and the unique pressures many face navigating identity, purpose, and social expectations. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by my commitment to creating an affirming, non-judgmental space. I honor each client's values, background, and lived experience, and I bring authenticity and cultural responsiveness to our work together. Whether you're managing anger, processing trauma, or feeling lost in isolation, I'm here to help you reconnect with your strength and move toward healing. Taking that first step toward therapy takes real courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you.

I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in anxiety and career counseling with 7 years of experience. My ideal client would be someone who is ready to work on feeling weighed down by anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, selt-doubt, or insecurity. We can work on these as a team. I have worked with individuals suffering from different problems such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, assault, spirituality, self-esteem, ADHD, ADD, career confusion/ changes, and life changes. Because human beings are so unique, I like to use a variety of techniques in sessions depending on the person and their reasons for seeking counseling. I see each person as an individual with their own story to tell. With your help, I am here to listen and guide you towards a more hopeful tomorrow.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling and Graduate Certificate in Dynamics of Domestic & Family Violence from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. I have been working with individuals with mental health challenges since 2017. I am passionate about supporting individuals in achieving mental wellness and overall well-being. Throughout my professional career, I have worked in the school setting and community mental health agencies. The diverse settings enhanced and strengthened my ability to connect with clients of diverse backgrounds to tailor supports that meet each individual's needs. I work with clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self- esteem, behavior modification, stress management and more. My therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered care and integrates evidence-based practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe in empowering clients by helping them recognize their strengths, develop emotional resilience, and find solutions that promote lasting well-being when faced with life's challenges. My goal is to help you, the client, navigate life’s difficulties with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion—fostering both personal and relational growth. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and supported as you take this important step toward growth and healing.