Telecounseling

NOCHC offers HIPAA compliant online video counseling! Same fees apply as individual counseling. Insurance accepted.

Are You Ready For Online Counseling?

Do you have a smart phone, laptop, desktop PC or Mac which is 3 years old or newer?
Older devices may struggle to run the program properly.
Is your space equipped with an internet connection that is reliable?
Connecting directly to your router using an Ethernet cable for wired internet is recommended though wireless networks can work fine as well.
Do you have access to a working webcam?
Smart phones and most modern laptops have built in webcams which will work great for online counseling! If you have a desktop PC or Mac you may need to purchase and set up an external webcam.
Are you comfortable navigating computer software?
The online portal is easy to navigate and does not require any training to use. However, those who find computers to be confusing may find online counseling frustrating. Please contact us if you are having any concerns.
Have you filled out your consent form?
Our Telecounseling Consent Form is part of the the New Client Forms all new clients must fill out. Existing clients will receive this form from their counselor.

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Featured

Katie Abadie, PLPC

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.

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Vanessa Batiste-Leal, LPC, LRC

Vanessa Batiste-Leal is a New Orleans native and has been a practicing mental health professional since 2015. She specializes in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. Additionally, it is beneficial for anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their field, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. Vanessa provides individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build a strong mindset for achieving peak performance in sport and in life. She works from an educational and strength-based approach that assists the athlete in developing the knowledge and tools for enhancing mental strength and emotional regulation. Common topics addressed in sessions include anxiety, depression, confidence, injury, focus, recruiting, motivation, relaxation, team roles, consistency, general emotional health, mindfulness, and goal setting.

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Emily Buse, MA, PLPC

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.

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Madeline Corcoran, PLPC

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.

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Christina Leslie, LPC

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.

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Anne Small, PLPC

Anne earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University. 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.

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Pearl Watson, MHS, LPC, NCC

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, LPC

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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