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As someone who has experienced personal loss, including the passing of my father in April 2021 and my grandmother in July 2022, I ...
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As someone who has experienced personal loss, including the passing of my father in April 2021 and my grandmother in July 2022, I bring a compassionate, authentic understanding of grief while creating a safe and supportive space for clients to heal and grow.
I am a licensed professional counselor and clinical director with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps, and who are seeking healing, clarity, and emotional stability. My goal is to provide a supportive, client-centered space where individuals can build coping skills, process challenges, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.
I use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach integrating CBT, coping skills, and strengths-based techniques. I specialize in trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, helping clients build insight, develop healthy coping strategies, and feel empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—I am here to support you with compassion, understanding, and practical tools for change. When you’re ready, I invite you to take that first step toward healing and becoming the best version of yourself.
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With 30 years of experience, I've learned that healing is never 'cookie-cutter.' I bring a warm, compassionate, and uniquely pers...
With 30 years of experience, I've learned that healing is never 'cookie-cutter.' I bring a warm, compassionate, and uniquely personal perspective to therapy, honoring the individuality of your story with the wisdom of a clinician, wife, and mother.
After many years in social work, I've come to believe that the most effective therapy doesn't come from a one-size-fits-all approach, but from meeting you exactly where you are. I believe in deeply individualized care, partnering with you to identify your goals and help you make rapid, meaningful progress. With a unique perspective shaped by my own journey through challenges and trauma, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly understood and empowered to heal.
My approach is client-centered and eclectic—I tailor my methods to your unique needs rather than one fixed style. I draw on CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy and specialize in trauma-informed care and grief counseling. Whether processing trauma, facing a crisis, or adjusting to change, I'm here to create a space where you feel heard and empowered.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to act as a supportive guide on your journey toward healing. You've already shown immense strength by looking for support. Let's work together to build on that strength - I invite you to book your first appointment today and to begin the next chapter.
I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, honoring your strengths, and helping you move toward the life you desire....
I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, honoring your strengths, and helping you move toward the life you desire.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 24 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strength-based, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. My work often includes strengthening communication, developing healthy coping strategies, and increasing insight into patterns that may be contributing to ongoing challenges.
I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Touro University Worldwide. I use an integrated, solution-focused approach that blends practical skill-building with emotional support.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and you do not have to do it alone. I meet clients where they are and work collaboratively to set goals, build on strengths, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for them. If you are ready to begin your journey, I would be honored to support you.
Life can be difficult, and my goal is to provide a healthy, unbiased, safe, and nurturing environment so that anyone can talk thro...
Life can be difficult, and my goal is to provide a healthy, unbiased, safe, and nurturing environment so that anyone can talk through their experiences without being judged.
Colette Martel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience counseling families, couples, and individuals. Colette has worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations, cultures, and ethnic groups. She has been trained to treat several mental health conditions and issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, and personality disorders.
Colette earned a Master’s in Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to clients' needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, grief counseling, relaxation skills, and mindfulness methods.
Life can be difficult, and Colette provides a compassionate environment where you feel safe to explore your emotions and thoughts. If you are ready to take that step, Colette is here to support, encourage, advocate, and empower you. She looks forward to working with you!
Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experienc...
Andrew LeBlanc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long history of working in mental health and a wide range of experience. He's been in this field since '93 before becoming a social worker and has worked with many different populations from young adults to the senior community.
Andrew received his Master's of Social Work from SUNO School of Social Work. He has also experienced what it is like to be affected by mental health personally and believes this gives him an advantage as a service provider.
Andrew incorporates a variety of techniques into treatment including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based, and strength-based approaches. "I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and there should be no stigma in seeking assistance," he says. If you think that Andrew might be the right fit for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
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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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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baton Rouge is located near the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Drusilla Lane, off Interstate 12 It is right by the Ward Creek and a short distance from Baton Rouge Country Club and Drusilla Lane Park. The office is in a commercial office building featuring a brick exterior. Enter through the front door of the building to access Suite B.
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