Port Allen, Louisiana embodies history, culture, and nature. If you have an appreciation for a city where you can truly trace roots and have a good time at different festivals and events,  then you will definitely enjoy Port Allen. New experiences are great for any human being, as  it allows you to grow as an individual and broaden your horizons.

All the greatness which Port Allen has to offer can only truly be enjoyed if you are in a good place mentally. If you’ve found yourself having a tough time lately, then you will be pleased  to know that you can meet with a counselor in the Port Allen area. A mental health specialist  can work with you no matter who you are or what your story is.

Psychologist Pamella Divinity providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Pamella Divinity

Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed..,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

Hello and welcome! I want to applaud you for initiating the process of therapy to assist you in addressing your most pressing concerns at this time. Life is full of challenges and we all need someone to come along side and help us during those times of challenge. My name is Pamella B. Divinity and I am a LPC. I earned a Master of Counselor Education degree with a focus in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling in July 2015. I realized early in my life that people were naturally drawn to me—family, friends, and strangers alike entrusted me with their most sacred personal dilemmas because they felt comfortable and safe. I attribute this to possessing a genuine heart to help others. Interestingly, it never crossed my mind to consider counseling as a career choice and thereby took a different path. In April of 2011, I found myself at a ‘crossroads’ and needed to make a decision about what was next. During that process, I realized that my desire to help empower others would inspire me to return to school. It was at this time I realized that being in the helping profession was not just something I was considering as a career choice, it was part of my “calling.” For nearly 10 years, I have worked in a variety of settings with specialized groups which included college students, women (18 and above), youth (11-17), but have also worked with various populations experiencing various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family/relationship issues, anger management, stress management, and trauma. Additionally, I have counseled from a ministry perspective for over twenty-seven years and am able to integrate both the spiritual and clinical aspect of counseling when desired by the client. As a therapist, I employ an eclectic therapy approach to ensure interventions are tailored to each client’s needs. I possess a desire to help individuals and families be strengthened and empowered to navigate life’s challenges successfully, ultimately emerging to be their best selves. I believe that the therapist-client relationship should focus on learning the "root cause" of present and past issues, empower clients with necessary knowledge and encourage consistent implementation so that "transformation" is realized. I am dedicated to assisting my clients to achieve their maximum level of independent functioning throughout the therapeutic experience. In order to achieve this I believe two vital elements are essential-- first, the establishment of a strong therapist-client relationship that is based on trust, safety, and transparency. Secondly, I believe the client must possess a desire and motivation for change. To that end, I would count it an honor and a privilege to partner with you!

Psychologist Marsha Watkins providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Marsha Watkins

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression
6 years offering treatment

I see counseling as a collaborative process in which my clients and I work together to promote feelings of hope, healing, and empowerment. This process is done by creating a safe and trusting environment in which the client and I work together to identify goals; improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and create a sense of autonomy. I have experience helping clients of all ages in areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, family stress, and behavioral concerns. I believe in approaching the counseling relationship in the way that best fits the needs of each individual client. I have received extra training in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Fatigue, and childhood and adult trauma processing. I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.

Psychologist Mary Tobias providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Mary Tobias

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC, LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
3 years offering treatment

I am a licensed professional counselor with 4 years of experience working with adults and many other age groups who had diagnoses of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, PTSD, or relationship issues, and parenting challenges. My counseling style is empathetic, active listening, interactive, and each person is treated as an expert of their own experiences. I view each person as needing assistance with finding tools that help them live the life they prefer. My counseling approach encompasses humanistic, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, and other family therapies that can assist with healing and challenges. I will work with you to create a plan that accommodates your special needs. The focus is on the strength that it takes for someone to seek assistance with various challenges. I look forward to collaborating with you on your new life plan.

Psychologist Brandon Adams providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Brandon Adams

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
4 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Louisiana and a National Certified 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 work with clients who may be dealing with a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, life skills deficits, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I approach counseling from an eclectic perspective, pulling from many models depending on your specific issues and presenting problems.

Psychologist Jena Ourso providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Jena Ourso

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issues
11 years offering treatment

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!

Psychologist Cicely Evans providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Cicely Evans

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Louisiana with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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.

Psychologist Domonique  DeShields providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Domonique DeShields

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Delaware and currently exploring licensure in another state as well. I have 9 years of professional work experience and educational training. I have served clients experiencing stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life challenges. 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 freedom. I am here to support you, empower you and hold you accountable during your journey.

Psychologist Douglas Rose providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Douglas Rose

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Depression
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Louisiana with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with Depression, Anger issues, LGBTQ issues, HIV/ AIDS 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 support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Jacqueline Gilcrease providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Jacqueline Gilcrease

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, as well as coping with grief and loss. Through compassion and respect, I hope to come alongside you in seeking a happier and more fulfilling life. Each of us has a unique set of values, needs and goals, and I look forward to learning yours while supporting you in this process.

Psychologist Alfred Robelot Jr providing different types of therapy in Port Allen

Alfred Robelot Jr

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
31 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Louisiana with 31 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. 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.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Port Allen?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Port Allen that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Port Allen available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Port Allen therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Port Allen therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Port Allen region and in the state of Louisiana.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Port Allen can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Port Allen may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Port Allen offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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