The following types of Counseling and Psychotherapy are offered in my office:
* Individual Counseling
* Couples Counseling
* Relationship Counseling
* Group Counseling
Sometimes counseling can be done individually. However, when there are marital/couple or family concerns, I usually recommend counseling with all of the effected persons so I can help you to better address your concerns. There are times when family members or spouses/significant others are unwilling to come to counseling. In this case, I can still offer you individual counseling so we work together to help you develop positive solutions that work for you in your situation.
Counseling is offered face to face in my office or by phone at your current location to accommodate your needs. Important things to consider so you can determine which option is right for you are:
* Will your insurance pay for phone counseling?
* Do you frequently travel?
* Are you limited to your home environment?
* Do you live outside the Shreveport-Bossier area?
* Do you live within Louisiana?
* Are you seeking individual, couples or relationship counseling?
Before our first session, I will discuss with you the benefits and limitations of these options so you can decide which options works best for you in your situation.
Types of life concerns I work with:
I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life concerns that include:
* Depression and Bipolar Disorder
* Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
* Relationship Stressors: Couples, Marriage, Family
* Grief and Loss
* Addictions: Drugs, Alcohol, Internet, Gambling, Sex
* Life Transitions and Adjustments
* Identity Problems
* Self-Esteem and Codependency
* Domestic Violence
* Stress and Anger Management
* School Stressors
* Workplace Difficulties
* Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Divorce Stressors
* Individual Counseling
* Couples Counseling
* Relationship Counseling
* Group Counseling
Sometimes counseling can be done individually. However, when there are marital/couple or family concerns, I usually recommend counseling with all of the effected persons so I can help you to better address your concerns. There are times when family members or spouses/significant others are unwilling to come to counseling. In this case, I can still offer you individual counseling so we work together to help you develop positive solutions that work for you in your situation.
Counseling is offered face to face in my office or by phone at your current location to accommodate your needs. Important things to consider so you can determine which option is right for you are:
* Will your insurance pay for phone counseling?
* Do you frequently travel?
* Are you limited to your home environment?
* Do you live outside the Shreveport-Bossier area?
* Do you live within Louisiana?
* Are you seeking individual, couples or relationship counseling?
Before our first session, I will discuss with you the benefits and limitations of these options so you can decide which options works best for you in your situation.
Types of life concerns I work with:
I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life concerns that include:
* Depression and Bipolar Disorder
* Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
* Relationship Stressors: Couples, Marriage, Family
* Grief and Loss
* Addictions: Drugs, Alcohol, Internet, Gambling, Sex
* Life Transitions and Adjustments
* Identity Problems
* Self-Esteem and Codependency
* Domestic Violence
* Stress and Anger Management
* School Stressors
* Workplace Difficulties
* Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Divorce Stressors
What to Expect During Your First Session:
If you feel unsure or nervous before your first session, you are not alone. I provide a supportive and comfortable environment to help you feel more at ease during your first session.
If you feel unsure or nervous before your first session, you are not alone. I provide a supportive and comfortable environment to help you feel more at ease during your first session.
At your first session, you will have the opportunity to talk with me about your concerns that brought you to counseling. At the end of the first session, I can then offer recommendations that will answer such questions as:
* How often should I come to Counseling?
* Should I bring my spouse or significant other?
* How long will Counseling last in my situation?
Every person's situation is different in terms of how often to come to counseling or if individual or couples/family counseling should occur. I will discuss a plan with you that can help you gain an idea of what options can work best for you. After the first session, a treatment plan will be signed that is designed with your concerns in mind.
Confidentiality:
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between you and your counselor. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client. However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between you and your counselor. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client. However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:
* If you use insurance to pay for your sessions.
* A court order directing the disclosure of information.
* Suspected or reported child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse.
* Threats to do serious bodily harm to another person.
* Intentions to harm one's self. (I will make every effort to work with that person to ensure their safety. However, if that person does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.)
I will discuss these exceptions with you in more detail during our first session.