About

Welcome! Are you looking for support? Want to make a change in your life? I'd love to join you on your journey. I’m passionate about helping people heal and achieve their personal goals, hopes, and dreams. To me, counseling is an individualized process where I get to know you for the unique person you are to best offer support, collaborative problem solving, and resources to help get you where you want to go. People find me to be warm, compassionate, sincere and non-judgmental. I approach my work with holistic wellness in mind and am sensitive to the cultural backgrounds/intersectional identities of those I have the privilege of working with. Because of my expertise and commitment to empowering others, you can build upon your own inherent ability to navigate tough circumstances and the challenges life throws our way in work with me.

I received my Bachelor’s in Human Development & Social Justice and my Master’s of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans. As an LCSW/LICSW, I'm licensed in Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona with over 10 years experience in counseling. I use a variety of approaches including narrative therapy, existential therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR (not currently offering EMDR on Find A Therapist), Gottman Method, Seeking Safety, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, creative expressive therapies, play therapy, and more. I have experience working with all ages- from birth to elders. My experience includes training other counselors, work in counseling centers, in integrated healthcare, in major teaching/research universities, in hospice/homecare, in non-profits, in schools and more in rural and urban areas. Some specialty areas of mine include life transitions, spirituality, trauma, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, relationships, LGBTQ issues, marginalization, personal growth, among others.

Outside of this work, I enjoy spending time in nature, growing food, being with my loved ones, creative projects, and exploring new places.

Everyone deserves support and I look forward to connecting! My biggest hope for our work together is that you will achieve the healing and growth you desire to both feel better and build a deeply meaningful life,

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: The Guidance Center Inc

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW LCSW-16662 Verify AZ
LCSW L7617 Verify OR
LCSW 8852727-3501 Verify UT
LICSW LW 61041184 Verify WA
LICSW LC200002010 Verify DC
LICSW 1​2​5​7​4​6 Verify MA
LCSW CSW.09928879 Verify CO

Practice Locations

2626 Charles Dr

Chalmette, LA 70043-3779

Phone Number: (504) 278-4006

Fax Number: (504) 278-4007

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