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Katie Abadie, LPC
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 Davison, MA Clinical Mental Health Student Counselor
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.
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Lauren Herbert, LPC
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.
Amy Sandridge PhD, 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.
Anne Small, LPC
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.