About
Welcome! My name is Nicala and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Louisiana. I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including in-patient, partial care, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. Although that seems like a mouthful, it simply means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, LGBTQIA population, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with depression, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and mild autism. I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful, and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and have experience in utilizing CBT, person-centered, Eclectic/Integrative, Motivational Interviewing, Play-Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Systems approach to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that will allow you to reach your therapeutic goals. My goal is to ensure the well-being of all clients. Life can be challenging, but with proper help and support, you don’t have to endure it alone.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Hco Behavioral Health Services
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
6 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101Y00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
Credentials
- Master of Science (MS)
- Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LPC | 7838 Verify | LA |
Counselor | PLC7838 Verify | LA |
Counselor | LPC7838 Verify | LA |
Practice Locations
11408 Lake Sherwood Ave N Ste A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-0421
Phone Number: (225) 261-7143
Fax Number: (225) 250-1026
Therapists Near Baton Rouge, LA
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Arts (MA)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)