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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.

Book an appointment with Katie Abadie, LPC

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.

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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.

Book an appointment with Emily Buse, MA, PLPC.

Yolanda is a certified Sound Healing Therapist with over 30 years of experience in Music Theory and compositio. She combines her singing & music talents with her intuition to provide channeled light language activations to bring new codes of energy for unconditional love, paradigm shifts & change for mental, physical, and spiritual healing. These codes help others discover their innate gifts with a deeper understanding of their true potential to expand their journey by reaching their empowerment. As a Modern Mystery School Initiate & Adept, New Paradigm MDT Teacher, Kundalini Reiki Grand Master LVL 4, Angel Healer Practitioner, Spirit Release Practitioner, & Intuitive Life Coach, she is able to bring about transformation to those ready with a unique blend of balancing the mind, body, and soul. She is also a certified Personal Trainer, Assisted Thai Yoga Practitioner, Reflexology Therapist, and Certified Sacred Geometry Practitioner/ Crystal Healer/Reader. Other certifications Aromatherapy Healer, Tarot Reader, Past Life Regression & Ancestral Healing, Hypnosis, Max Meditation Instructor, Sujok Healer, Yoga Instructor, Cosmetologist.

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Madeline holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. She believes that everyone, including those impacted by severe mental disorders, can improve their level of wellness through counseling. Madeline primarily works with adolescents and young adults, including parents and families. She has experience working with parents impacted by postpartum depression and anxiety. Madeline seeks to prevent the generational transmission of trauma between parents and children and recognizes the courage it takes for parents to seek counseling while navigating the personal and relationship changes that take place during the transition into parenthood. Madeline also has experience working with the individuals impacted by cancer and their families, including those experiencing anticipatory grief, complex grief, and adjustment disorders.

Madeline always seeks to provide gender and sexuality affirming counseling to her clients. She spent her internship year focusing on providing counseling to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their family members, including those navigating the coming out process. She has worked with monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, and polyamourous couples across gender and sexuality spectrums. She believes that all intersections of one’s identity play a role in the counseling process and helps clients process how their experiences relate to their intersectional identities. Madeline respects her clients as experts in themselves and sees counseling as an opportunity for deeper exploration and processing of experiences, relationships, and identities.

Book an appointment with Madeline Corcoran, PLPC.

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

She graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a Masters degree in Social Work. In 2011, she recieved a PhD in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Clinical Hypnotherapy through California University. Her love of helping others led her to continue and expand her clinical work to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with professionals and individuals with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, stress management, test anxiety, grief counseling, and self-care for the working adult.

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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.

Book appointment with Hope Gersovitz, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT

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. 

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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.

Book an appointment with Christina Leslie, LPC.

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

Book an appointment with Emily Patterson, LCSW.

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.

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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.

Book an appointment with Anne Small, LPC.

Ashley earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross in 2024 and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2018. As a mental health professional, Ashley believes in the power of counseling to explore life experiences and relationships to improve overall mental and physical wellness. She believes in fostering authentic connections with her clients and strengthening their autonomy. Ashley integrates techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, goal planning, and self-esteem. Using a holistic and evidence-based approach, she combines these various therapies to help adolescents and adults of all backgrounds process their emotions and discover their path to wellness.

Book an appointment with Ashley Westbrook, PLPC.

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.

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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.

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Michele Rassbach is a psychiatric - mental health nurse practitioner. She graduated from Nicholls State University in 2022 with her Master of Science in Nursing. She has been a psychiatric mental health RN since 2010. She has experience working with adults who have depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, serious mental illness and substance use disorders. She encourages an integrated and holistic approach to wellness and encourages complementary and alternative therapies. She is currently accepting new clients for medication management.