Therapists in Patterson, LA
In the early 19th century, a group of Dutchmen from Pennsylvania sailed to New Orleans and explored the Bayou Teche. One of these Dutchmen, Hans Knight, decided to settle down with his family there. It was originally called Dutch Settlement, Dutch Prairie, and then Dutch Town but was renamed after Captain John Patterson who built a store there in 1832.
The Patterson area also has many excellent counselors and therapists who are available to help you when you have questions or concerns about your mental or emotional health. Talk to one of the mental health providers in and around Patterson for an appointment.
Melissa Averett
Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
My name is Melissa Averett. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Master Degree in Education Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2008. I’ve worked 4 years in a residential setting with woman recovering from addiction. I also worked 9 years providing outpatient counseling to adults for wide range of struggles and mental illness. I help Clients that have experienced the trauma of divorce begin the healing and forgiveness process. I use Person Centered Counseling to build rapport and help my clients identify their counseling need and set counseling goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Restructuring to help clients identify, dispute and restructure maladaptive thoughts into healthier thoughts and beliefs. I like to teach my clients about healthy boundaries, how to improve self esteem, choices and consequences, healthy coping skills and assertive communication skills to improve relationships. I will make a great effort to demonstrated warmth and empathy as we work on difficult issues toward your therapeutic goals.
Mark Haase
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsEating disordersDepressionADHD
20 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Louisiana. I have worked in social services for over 25 years in various capacities--as a direct care worker in a group home for developmentally-disabled adults, as a staff worker at a homeless shelter for teens, as a licensed counselor in a crisis counseling program in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) working with children, teens, and adults who receive Medicaid. The clients I have helped have struggled with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Panic Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. I see counseling as a way to help someone express feelings and thoughts in a safe environment, possibly for the first time. My approach combines Rogerian, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Motivational Enhancement. Counseling/therapy is a challenging endeavor and an adventure. I find those who stick with it come out more mature and more whole.
Francis Bellow III
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and Oregonwith 5 years counseling experience and over 10 years in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management and self-esteem. I believe that it is important to listen to the client. The therapeutic process is driven by the clients expressed goals and needs. My counseling style is empathetic, nurturing, nonjudgmental and client centered. I take an eclectic approach to counseling with a primary therapeutic modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy. Taking this step is commendable and I would like to encourage you to continue on your journey of wellness. Therapy is life altering and eye opening, it's sometimes scary and difficult, but at the end of the process a better version of yourself is revealed. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this journey with you. I look forward to working with you!
Krishna Bailey
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
16 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the states of Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. I am also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Louisiana. I have over 16 years of experience as a social worker and counselor. My education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an integrated concentration in Health and Mental Health, as well Child and Family Services. I have worked with a variety of clients throughout my career, including school-aged children, adolescents, adjudicated youth, adults, veterans, and the geriatric population. I have worked with clients with a wide-range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Career Challenges, Grief and Loss, Aging, Adjustment Issues, and more. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapeutic approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Center Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach will be tailored to each clients unique and specific needs. I look forward to working with you towards becoming your best self! Please message for additional availability.
RaTonya Bennett
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Louisiana with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. 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.
Ciarra Waters-Mullen
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionADHD
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Louisiana with 5+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (ADHD). I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Additional Area of Expertise: Sport Counseling/Psychology, Athlete Life Coach
Je'riel Harvey
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Louisiana with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & bipolar disorder. Finding the right therapist is of the utmost importance and in working with someone, it's important to feel heard, respected, and understood and to feel confident that that person has the expertise and skills to help you. I invite you to meet with me to see if I am the right therapist for you. I provide effective high-quality therapy by approaching your needs from multiple angles; this means that you will develop greater awareness of your struggles and yourself while being provided with direct and practical guidance to see improvements in your life. 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. I am firm believer that with the right support and tools clients can find healing and meet their personal goals. My counseling focus is on utilizing client's resilience and inner strengths, identifying harmful belief systems and thought patterns, and implementing evidence based techniques suited to the client's needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
MaRanda Gilmore
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Louisiana with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Kitty White
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem
35 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinician in Louisiana with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, & individual concerns around emotionality, self-esteem and problem solving. I work in the context of respect and compassion. I have experience in working with parents and youth on behavioral and school related concerns as well as gender related issues. I approach my work with individuals based on their needs, skills and goals..
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.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Patterson?
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 Patterson 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 Patterson available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Patterson 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, Patterson therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson 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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