Individual Counseling
We provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults to address a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, men's mental health, relationship issues, problem sexual behaviors, transitions and adjustment, stress, and loss/grief.
We use a person-centered approach to understand and appreciate your perspective, and we respect that your culture, race, gender, sexuality, spiritual beliefs, and lifetime experiences combine to make you who you are.
Services are individualized to your needs to include any appropriate therapeutic approaches necessary. Shannon is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting for the treatment of trauma-related symptoms, and she uses mindfulness techniques to address emotion-regulation, chronic anxiety and depression, and grounding. Sam is trained in Brainspotting and uses Internal Family Systems to address trauma and attachment concerns.
Relationship Counseling
Counseling can strengthen the connection and understanding within a relationship. We assist couples in building and restoring trust, increasing intimacy, improving communication skills, establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries, and fostering respect and positive regard for one another.
We work with committed relationships, no matter their gender or sexuality dynamics. Couples do not need to be legally married, and polyamorous relationships are welcome.
Both Shannon and Sam have completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). The externship that Shannon completed was LGBTQ-centered.
Other adult pairs are welcome (parent & adult child, roommates, siblings, business partners, etc.).
Group Counseling
While working individually with a counselor is beneficial, there are times when attending group therapy can enhance your healing.
Benefits of Group Therapy:
- Group therapy helps you realize you're not alone.
- Group therapy facilitates giving and receiving support.
- Group therapy helps you find your "voice."
- Group therapy helps you relate to others (and yourself!) in healthier ways.
- Group therapy provides a safety net.
Shannon currently facilitates groups off-site for two community agencies, and she is available for group therapy facilitation by contract. Shannon is a member of the Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society, and Sam is a Board Member for the Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society and a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.
We may occasionally offer groups at our practice or at an off-site location to address various issues as indicated by the needs of clients.