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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...
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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 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.
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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.
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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.
you’re having trouble communicating or resolving conflict with family members, or you’re facing a collective struggle or difficult life transition, it may be a good time to consider family counseling. The therapists and counselors at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA can help your family reconnect and restore your bonds.
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There are countless reasons a family might consider family therapy, including:
Family counseling is for any family that wants to repair or strengthen their relationships and continue growing together. A licensed therapist at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA can help you do just that and become a cohesive unit again.
Some benefits of family counseling include:
The licensed mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA can help your family rebuild trust, improve communication, and forge loving relationships.
You don’t have to wait until your family is in a crisis to start working on your relationship. Even if you feel like you are worlds apart, family counseling at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA can help you find your way back to one another again.
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Thriveworks Counseling Lafayette is located off of W Pinhook Rd, on the south side of the Vermilion River. Our building is next to Outback Steakhouse and in front of Fairfield Inn and Suites, and shared by Rader’s Insulation and Grace Home Health. Parking is offered on all sides of the building, and the closest bus stop is across the road at Pinhook Rd and La Rue France.
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