Individual and Couples Counseling
Individual 60 MINUTES• $150*/couples 60 minutes• $150**
Theratique partners with licensed counselors who work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that include therapy for individuals and couples who need help with depression, grief, stress, and beyond. We offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients’ individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for all in in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. Most insurance accepted.*
Issues:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Grief
PTSD
Relationship challenges
Self-confidence
Women’s health
*We accept the following types of insurance for mental health sessions: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Coventry Multiplan. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept Medicare, Medicaid, AmeriHealth, Tricare, Blue Connect or Signature Blue at this time.
**Couples counseling is available through private pay only.
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New clients must complete their TherapyAppointment client portal before their first visit with their counselor. This also applies for all new clients scheduling telecounseling appointments.
To complete your TherapyAppointment portal:
Choose a counselor below and click "Book an Appointment." (If you would like guidance on choosing a counselor, please contact us).
Once you are on the counselor’s TherapyAppointment page, click the button to register as a new client.
Please follow the prompts to register.
Within your client portal, you must complete all of the documents under “My Docs & Forms”, input a credit card, upload a photo ID, and submit your insurance information. (You should be prompted to input your credit card, photo ID, and insurance info, but please check under “My Profile” to see if everything is in the system.) This should take 10-15 minutes.
Once everything in Step 4 is completed, you will be contacted by your counselor to set up your appointment.
Meet the counselors…
At our 4440 Canal St. location
Carey Bergeron earned a Masters of Education with a focus in Community Mental Health from the University of New Orleans in 2012. She has resided and practiced in New Orleans and has practiced in a variety of settings including patient, outpatient, and private practice for over 12 years. She has extensive knowledge in areas of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, as well as stressors ranging from job loss to grief and loss. With a passion for helping others as her driving force, her primary approach and theoretical direction range from person centered to Existentialism with an interwoven focus on energetic blockages when appropriate. She has a gentle yet guiding approach allowing clients to feel supported and heard as their work together progresses. A collaborative approach has helped her build client rapport and relationships, and “together we walk” is the guiding mantra by which she supports and guides her clients through their individual journeys.
A native of New Orleans, Emily Buse holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Holy Cross University. She is currently a PLPC working under the supervision of April Ivy, LPC-S. After taking some personal time to be a full time mom, she is thrilled to be back seeing clients again. She specializes in working with adults struggling mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and women’s health and, since having added motherhood to her repertoire, she has also developed a passion for working with mothers navigating postpartum.
She approaches counseling from a person-centered, eclectic and holistic perspective, using a blend of cognitive behavioral, existential, solution-focused, and psychoeducation, with an aim to create a warm and inviting space, free from judgment or expectation. She chooses to focus on clients strengths, while also identifying areas for growth so as to empower clients to overcome personal obstacles. By redirecting clients’ negative thinking patterns towards healthier outlooks, the goal of her approach is that they may learn to navigate their circumstance from a different perspective. She is steadfast in the belief that there is always hope and that no mistake in life can’t be undone.
Hope graduated from LSU with a Masters in Counselor Education. In 2004, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. After receiving her PhD in Behavioral Science through California University and opened her first private practice, New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center, in 2011. 3 years later she opened her second practice, Theratique, with a mission of creating a place of rest, relaxation, and centering for all of its clients. While Hope works with a broad spectrum of clients, she has worked to expand her areas of expertise to include depression and anxiety stemming from maternity and family planning as well as the trials and tribulations thereof. Motivated by her personal experiences on the path to motherhood, Hope draws from her own struggles with IVF and adoption navigation to help her clients. She is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address their personal life challenges.
Christina was born and raised in the great city of New Orleans. Christina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified School Counselor in Louisiana. She is also in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and awaiting approval to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has over 7 years of experience working with clients of various backgrounds with moderate to severe mental health issues. She received her Masters from Southern University A&M College in Mental Health Counseling. She also received her Bachelors from Louisiana State University in Psychology with a minor in Leadership Development. Christina uses a multitude of therapies to assist clients for an engaging and therapeutic experience. She is accepting new clients for evening and weekend counseling appointments.
Emily Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through the changes that life brings. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and has been practicing social work in the New Orleans area for 12 years, working in healthcare and maternal/child health. She is especially focused on supporting those working in the healthcare field as well as those struggling with fertility and the postpartum period. She also has experience supporting adults working through depression, anxiety, grief, women’s health issues, parenting struggles, adjustment to life changes and health related concerns. Her approach to counseling is supportive and collaborative, choosing to focus on the strengths inherent in all beings to help move through life’s obstacles. She believes therapy can be a combination of exploration, contemplation, problem-solving, and action and looks forward to joining you on your journey.
Emily Patterson will be available to see clients as of 7/1/23
Pearl earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Xavier University of Louisiana. She received a Master of Health Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from LSU Health Science Center, New Orleans in 2021. Pearl is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with clients from various cultural backgrounds and experiences. Pearl utilizes therapeutic techniques from Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address the client’s needs and achieve therapeutic goals.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Jeanette received her master's degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is currently an advanced doctoral student at Capella University. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She welcomes working with a diverse population of couples, adolescents, and adults, including but not limited to those with mood disorders, trauma/stress-related disorders, specific learning disorders, and ADHD.
She approaches the counseling process from a client-centered perspective in that she sees the client/counselor relationship as key to the client’s growth. Exploring the client’s family system is important and discussed in order to better understand her clients’ issues and to develop solutions.
Samantha is currently a master’s student in the clinical mental health program at the University of Holy Cross New Orleans. She graduated with an associate’s degree in physical therapist assistant from Delgado Community College in 2015. She has worked in the spa industry in New Orleans, and as a teaching and touring performing artist for over 20 years. Samantha now brings these holistic experiences together to create a safe and non-judgmental space for a diverse range of clients. Her calm presence encourages clients to express themselves at their own unique pace. Her aim is to help empower clients to discover the strengths and resources within themselves and their community to cope with difficult situations now and for a lifetime. She uses a feminist theory perspective, and incorporates narrative, solutions-focused, and CBT techniques.
Book an appointment with Samantha Young, Clinical Mental Health Student Counselor
Daniela Zapata earned a Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2019. As a previous high school teacher and mental health community advocate, she has experience working with a wide range of ages and people of different cultural backgrounds. She adopts a holistic approach to therapy and believes collaboration is essential in order to reach the client's desired results. Daniela utilizes therapeutic techniques from Solutions Focus Therapy , Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to address anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, grief, and relationship/marital concerns. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
At our 4034 Canal St. location
A Louisiana native, Katie Abadie received her Master of Science in Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University. Having found her passion, Katie is eager to expand her skill set and continue to grow in her profession. The foundation of Katie's counseling framework consists of three elements: the counseling relationship, unconditional positive regard, and integrating self-compassion. She believes a client's "answers" are within them; her role is to assist them by providing a non-judgmental space that utilizes psycho-education, evidence-based resources and tools, guided introspection, collaboration, and short term and long term definitive goals. Katie's counseling perspective is existential, person-centered, and holistic, however she understands integration is key as every client is different. She has experience with adolescents, adults and older adults, complex trauma, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQA+ issues, self-esteem, shame, grief, borderline personality disorder, and cultural identity issues. Her approach is sex-positive and can often incorporate a feminist perspective. Katie seeks to provide unreserved support and empathy as she and her clients take the non-linear journey towards wellness and fulfillment together.
Desiree received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2015 and is currently a Masters student in Clinical Mental Health with Loyola University and will soon be eligible for her PLPC. Desiree’s professional ambition is to work with her clients to create a space free from judgment, power, and control, and build the trust that is required to create an authentic therapeutic relationship, where you both risk yourselves in the dialogue of the healing process. And it is in this process where she will encourage you to be brave and let go of who you think you should be or should become and attempt to be who you truly are. She seeks to help her clients find their inner compass, and discover the inner voice that has been trying to serve them all along.
Book an appointment with Desiree Davison, Clinical Mental Health Student Counselor
Lauren received her Master’s Degree in clinical mental health counseling at LSU Health Sciences Center- New Orleans in 2021. She specializes in working with those who are struggling with trauma, anger, or emotional dysregulation. Additionally, she works with couples and families who are looking to improve communication, enhance intimacy within their relationship or maneuver life transitions/conflicts within themselves and/or family members.
She operates from a person-centered, trauma-focused, and attachment-based approach. During sessions, she predominantly works from an emotionally-focused (EFT) perspective, bringing in elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). We move at your pace, to get “un-stuck”, and increase your strengths in order to move forward and thrive.
Dr. Sandridge graduated from Tulane University School of Social Work. Her PhD is from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in Epidemiology. Originally from the Greater New Orleans area, her experience includes working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and those who have experienced trauma and natural disasters. She has also helped those struggling with grief and bereavement. She will tailor her approach to meet your needs. She follows systems theory, attachment theory, and believes in empowering individuals towards achieving autonomy and self-determination. She uses a variety of techniques including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy.
Anne earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University in 2022. Through her experience working at a community-level intensive outpatient addiction center, Anne has worked to promote wellbeing with a variety of ages and backgrounds.
Anne believes in innate resilience and uses counseling as a platform to empower others. Through authentic connection, she helps her clients find hope, embrace their self-worth and learn ways to support themselves through difficult times rather than succumb to self-blame for all their struggles. She understands that each client is unique, tailoring therapy to meet each client’s needs for a meaningful journey together to wellbeing. Anne specializes in anxiety, self-esteem, depression, life transitions, and student life.