Child and Family Therapist - Owner
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ACCEPTING TO WAITLIST with Cancellation Only
Client Age: Children, Adolescents
Modality: Individual, Play, Group
Specialties: Child and Family Relationships, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder
Approach: Family Systems, Action-Oriented, Play Therapy
Credential
Child and Family Therapist - Owner
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ACCEPTING TO WAITLIST with Cancellation Only
Client Age: Children, Adolescents
Modality: Individual, Play, Group
Specialties: Child and Family Relationships, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder
Approach: Family Systems, Action-Oriented, Play Therapy
Credentials: Master of Science in Counselor Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2014; Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Registered Play Therapist with the United States Association for Play Therapy
About: As an Opelousas, LA native, Clayton earned a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2014, with resulting licensure as a Professional Licensed Counselor from the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners and certification as a Registered Play Therapist from the United States Association for Play Therapy. Clayton is focused on complex Child and Adolescent concerns involving ODD, Conduct Disorder, Trauma, School Removal, and cases where multiple therapists have not worked out. Interventions include play, individual, family, and group therapy. Clayton approaches counseling from a family systems perspective. Emphasis is on the interactions of individuals within a system (e.g., a family is a system). In this approach a change in one part of the system is seen as affecting all other parts of the system, and the system as a whole. He uses an action-oriented approach in which you may be asked to make individual, relationship, and/or family changes. Play Therapy is primarily used with children and adolescents. Non-directive play is meant to allow younger clients the opportunity to communicate through a familiar and safe modality.gh a familiar and safe modality.
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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ACCEPTING WAITLIST with Cancellation Only
Client Age: Adults
Modality: Individual
Specialties: Perinatal and Postpartum needs including: anxiety, depression, traumatic birth experiences, and fetal or infant loss; adults experiencing anxiety, depression and difficult lif
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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ACCEPTING WAITLIST with Cancellation Only
Client Age: Adults
Modality: Individual
Specialties: Perinatal and Postpartum needs including: anxiety, depression, traumatic birth experiences, and fetal or infant loss; adults experiencing anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions
Approach: Attachment, Core-beliefs
Credentials: Master of Science in Counselor Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2014; Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with Postpartum Support International
About: Lindsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. Lindsey works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulty with life transitions and specializes in treatment specific to pregnancy and postpartum needs, including, anxiety, depression, traumatic birth experiences, and fetal or infant loss. Lindsey’s goal is to provide education, support, and treatment to women and families experiencing difficulties before, during and after pregnancy and/or loss..
Marriage and Family Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Teens
Modality: Individual, Couples, Family
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships
Approach: CBT, Choice Theory
Credentials: Master of Counseling, Ball State of Muncie, IN, Frankfurt, Germany; Licensed Marriage and F
Marriage and Family Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Teens
Modality: Individual, Couples, Family
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships
Approach: CBT, Choice Theory
Credentials: Master of Counseling, Ball State of Muncie, IN, Frankfurt, Germany; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Missions Degree, Pepperdine University
Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
About: George Winegeart, born in Clovis, New Mexico, has lived in many small towns of North Texas and graduated High School in Hamlin, Texas. He was drafted into the Army and served 4 years in Germany. He attended Pepperdine University and earned a Missions degree. He received a Master's in counseling from Ball State of Muncie, IN in Frankfurt, Germany. He has done pastoral work in various states and offered counseling for those communities. He operated a counseling center called "Life Solutions" in Texas. In 2019, he retired and moved to Youngsville, La. His goal in life is to be of service to individuals and families as much as possible. Life is meant to be lived in harmony as much as feasible. There will always be difficult times, but they are faced with resilience and hope for the future. An important part of therapy is developing a secure and caring relationship.
Child and Family Therapist
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Limited Availability
Client Age: Children 3+, Adolescents, Young Adults, Parents
Modality: Individual, Play, Parent-Child
Specialties: Anxiety, Perfectionism in Children and Teens, Life Changes & Transitions, Effective Parenting
Approach: Adlerian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Child and Family Therapist
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Limited Availability
Client Age: Children 3+, Adolescents, Young Adults, Parents
Modality: Individual, Play, Parent-Child
Specialties: Anxiety, Perfectionism in Children and Teens, Life Changes & Transitions, Effective Parenting
Approach: Adlerian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, CBT
Credentials: Master of Science in School Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Child & Family Studies, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
About: Stephanie is a Jeanerette, LA native who has fallen in love with the Lafayette and Acadiana area. She has served 6 years in private schools within the Diocese of Lafayette, where she was able to compassionately support and guide children and young adults. She has found success in working with parents through a family systems approach to find understanding and improve communications with their children. She is known for her direct, solution-focused approach and helps children identify their strengths in pursuit of becoming the best version of themselves. Extending resources to her clients across multiple sources, from articles and podcasts to books and TikToks, has become a valuable addition in her more recent work.
Child and Adolescent Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Modality: Play, Individual, Families
Specialties: Child(ren) and families going through parental separation/divorce, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral issues, developmental transitions
Approach: Play the
Child and Adolescent Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Modality: Play, Individual, Families
Specialties: Child(ren) and families going through parental separation/divorce, child and adolescent emotional and behavioral issues, developmental transitions
Approach: Play therapy, family systems, co-parenting, client-centered, strength based
Credentials: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Training to become Registered Play with the United States Association for Play Therapists; Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies, Minor in Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
About: Ann is a Jennings, LA native and has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Ann works with children, adolescents and families using play therapy and family system lenses. She works primarily though indirect and direct play therapy, client-centered, strength-based and Cognitive behavioral approaches. Ann provides support regarding emotional regulation, behavioral changes and development/ life transitions along with co-parenting psychoeducation and support in familial transitions. With individual children and adolescents, she focuses on building confidence and skills to work through anxiety and depression. Ann is working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Perinatal, Women, Adults
Modality: Individuals, Couples, Family
Specialty: Perinatal, women's issues, divorce/separation
Approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Credentials: Master of Sc
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Perinatal, Women, Adults
Modality: Individuals, Couples, Family
Specialty: Perinatal, women's issues, divorce/separation
Approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Credentials: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Master of Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors' Board of Examiners; Received Specialized Training in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International; Bachelor of Elementary Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
About: Michelle earned her Master's of Education and Master's in Counseling degree with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Michelle provides a counseling relationship based on compassion, inspiration, and hope. She is also willing to incorporate Catholic and Christian spiritual principles into counseling sessions at the request of the client. Michelle is a mother of three who creates a nurturing environment for all of her clients. Michelle is trained in perinatal mental health and enjoys working with all women across the lifespan.
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Adolescents
Modality: Individual
Specialties: Women’s Issues, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions
Approach: Solution-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential
Credentials: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, University
Perinatal and Women's Health Therapist
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Adolescents
Modality: Individual
Specialties: Women’s Issues, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions
Approach: Solution-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential
Credentials: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors’ Board of Examiners; Perinatal Mental Health Training with Postpartum Support International; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
About: Meaghan is a Broussard, LA native. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in criminal justice and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Meaghan is trained in Perinatal Mental Health and works with women from various backgrounds beginning in adolescence through the remaining lifespan. She often uses solution-focused, acceptance and commitment, and existential therapy approaches to help her clients make positive changes in their lives that lead to greater emotional well-being. Meaghan is passionate about making space for women from all walks of life to be seen, heard, and understood as they are faced with difficult life challenges.
Counseling Intern
Marketing and Business Development
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Adolescents
Modality: Individual, Couples, Family, Group
Specialties: Marital and Relationship Issues; Men’s Issues; Parenting Issues; Life Transitions; Anxiety and Depression; Issues resulting from difficulties durin
Counseling Intern
Marketing and Business Development
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Immediate Availability
Client Age: Adults, Adolescents
Modality: Individual, Couples, Family, Group
Specialties: Marital and Relationship Issues; Men’s Issues; Parenting Issues; Life Transitions; Anxiety and Depression; Issues resulting from difficulties during childhood and adolescence
Approach: Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy
Credentials: Master of Science Candidate in Mental Health Counseling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, exp. grad. 2023; Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Mathematics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2017
About: Chad believes in creating a safe and trusting environment to facilitate change and growth in his clients. He helps his clients discover themselves and navigate life's difficulties by exploring their themes and patterns, then challenging them to change those patterns that are unhelpful. Chad also utilizes an existential approach, helping his clients make meaning of out of life's difficulties, find purpose and explore their values. He is willing to incorporate Catholic and Christian spiritual principles into counseling sessions at the request of the client. Prior to entering the Masters program in Counseling, Chad earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and spent 3 years working with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults as the Director of the Office of Youth Ministry at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. He is a native of Meaux, LA and a proud husband and father of 2.
Office Manager
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Julie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Master's Degree in School Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette . She was an educator in various states for 39 years. She focused on school counseling for 22 of those years in grades K-12. She has experience in working with young children and adolescents of all ages.
Administrative Intern
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Ireland was born and raised in Evangeline, Louisiana. She's currently a junior pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, Ireland plans on pursuing a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in trauma counseling. She hopes to
Administrative Intern
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Ireland was born and raised in Evangeline, Louisiana. She's currently a junior pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, Ireland plans on pursuing a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in trauma counseling. She hopes to work with adolescents and young adults and volunteer to counsel victims of crime and their families.
Latiolais Counseling
200 South Audubon Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503, United States
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Latiolais Counseling provides Good Faith Estimates to all current and potential new clients.
Good Faith Estimates are also available upon request at any time throughout the duration of services.