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Charniece Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She has developed a dedicated career in working with adolescents, young to middle-aged adults, and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress/anxiety, crisis intervention, difficult life transitions, family conflicts, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and anger management. Charniece has a diverse background in medical social work and is also a functional family therapist.
Charniece earned her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and humanistic-based techniques, Charniece fosters a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment within her practice.
Charniece believes in the power of an authentic clinician-client relationship grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life by taking the first step towards change. If you are ready to begin your journey, Charniece wants to empower you and provide her unwavering support.
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As an African-American female therapist, I want you to know that I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you're genuinely heard...
As an African-American female therapist, I want you to know that I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you're genuinely heard and supported in whatever you're going through.
I am Jacqueline Lloyd, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 21 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, and I remain deeply committed to fostering growth, resilience, and healing. My goal is to provide a supportive and culturally responsive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Southern University A&M College. I draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and person-centered therapy, tailoring each session to meet my clients’ unique needs.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I want my clients to know they do not have to face them alone. Whether you are feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready for transformation, I am here to walk alongside you with care and compassion as you take the next step toward healing.
I make every effort to provide a warm and encouraging environment while offering the professional tools and guidance to assist cli...
I make every effort to provide a warm and encouraging environment while offering the professional tools and guidance to assist clients on their individual and unique journey.
Jennifer Amond is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a solid background and extensive work experience, having spent over 23 years in the mental health counseling field. She has worked successfully with a wide variety of mental health, sexual, emotional, domestic violence, and other abusive situations, as well as behavioral therapy disorders. She has found success with clients whose cases range from less intensive to those of significant intensity. Jennifer is experienced in individual, marriage, and family counseling. She is knowledgeable about multicultural competencies and working with at-risk populations.
Jennifer earned her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. She understands that every person is unique and deserving of an individualized approach to treatment while also ensuring growth, autonomy, and respect for her clients.
Jennifer understands that at times things may seem overwhelming and confusing. She provides a space grounded in honesty, dignity, and real support, helping clients build confidence, restore hope, and reconnect with their strengths. Schedule your first appointment today!
Over the years, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents, though my practice is not exclusively focused on that pop...
Over the years, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents, though my practice is not exclusively focused on that population.
Traig Varnado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. Traig has worked extensively with children and adolescents while also supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. His areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief, parenting support, and conflict resolution. Traig is passionate about helping clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential through compassionate, solution-focused care.
Traig earned his Master’s in Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans. His approach is rooted in evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques. He works to meet clients where they are with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a strong commitment to client-centered care.
If you’re seeking a trusted guide to help you navigate life’s emotional and behavioral challenges, Traig is here to support your journey. His goal is to provide a personalized, safe space that empowers healing, self-discovery, and long-term growth.
As a woman who identifies with a number of mental health challenges, I feel I can best help others who are experiencing many types...
As a woman who identifies with a number of mental health challenges, I feel I can best help others who are experiencing many types of challenges.
Stephanie B. Dean, MA, LPC, is a Christian Counselor with more than 7 years of experience and training in assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors with concerns related to women’s issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorders (ADHD), family-of-origin issues, low self-esteem, and more. Stephanie possesses special skills and experience in working with patients to uncover core issues and get to the “root of the problem”, especially in cases in which feelings of extreme guilt or shame are involved. Additionally, Mrs. Dean has personal experience and skills in working with individuals who have experienced trauma such as catastrophic events, sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect.
Stephanie earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is the founder of Greater Bogalusa Community Center, a nonprofit, human services organization in Bogalusa, LA. She primarily counsels from a client-centered, psychodynamic approach and may employ counseling modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and “priming” psychology for self-actualization.
Stephanie seeks to develop a warm and caring relationship with you while collaborating with you to reach your counseling goals. She counsels from a strengths-based, goal-focused perspective while building the client-counselor relationship; she listens with genuine empathy and understands many issues from personal experience. Stephanie believes that all individuals possess the innate ability to create and live any life they choose.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Baton Rouge, LA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Baton Rouge, LA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
While many people choose to avoid their family when issues arise, this can be detrimental to the future of those relationships. Dealing with issues directly may seem challenging but countless families have improved their communication and relationships with each other thanks to the help of family counseling.
You don’t have to simply accept strained relationships between family members, especially if your mental and emotional health is suffering as a result. If you think your family can benefit from family counseling, consider speaking with the mental health professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Baton Rouge, LA.
Regardless of the strength of your family bonds, major life transitions like moving, divorce, or illness can get in the way. As you grow older, you may even realize that issues you’re experiencing today can be traced back to childhood. Discussing these concerns may be difficult, which is why the guidance and insight offered by a family counselor can be so helpful.
Marriage and family therapists can help when it comes to a wide range of issues, such as:
Even if you’ve dealt with dysfunctional family relationships your entire life, you can take heart in knowing that it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Family therapy can help open up the lines of communication between family members in a constructive way. A marriage and family therapist can even teach you techniques and skills to tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and cope with triggering thoughts and behaviors.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an essential tool when it comes to marriage and family therapy. Many issues with emotion and behavior have their roots in deep-rooted ways of thinking and feeling. For example, it’s easy for people to underestimate the long-term impact of events in their childhood.
Talk therapy between family members can encourage discussion of difficult or even forgotten issues so they can be acknowledged and dealt with. The problem-solving skills learned in therapy sessions can help you proactively recognize potential conflicts so you can de-escalate those situations before they become crises.
At Thriveworks Counseling, we offer a great deal of flexibility to our clients. In addition to evening and weekend sessions, you can also take advantage of online counseling. Available by video chat, these sessions are easy to work into your family’s schedule without the hassle of figuring out an office visit. Plus, most clients find online therapy to be just as effective as traditional therapy.
Thriveworks takes most major insurance plans but also offers many benefits to clients beyond what insurance will provide. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances. If you want to work towards healthier family relationships, there’s no need to wait. Schedule an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling in Baton Rouge, LA.
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