Refinery Counseling Center, LLC

✨meet the team✨

⭐️Name: Cooper
⭐️Role: Officer Manager
️⭐️Hometown: Baton Rouge

💚 In her free time, Cooper enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog. She also loves spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling and being outdoors! 

We were so thrilled to help Client B with processing and navigating a child’s new diagnosis!
Want similar results?

📲 Give us a call 225-955-4062

📧 Or shoot us an email [email protected]

🤍Feeling stuck in a rut with your day to day life?

🫶You’re not alone.

But what if you could finally achieve true satisfaction?

Counseling is more than just talking about feelings. It’s the key to unlocking a life filled with: 

* Healthy relationships: From marriage to friendships, relationships in the adult-world take work!

* Control in your thought life: Don’t let anxious thoughts rob you of the joy of parenthood, work, or whatever season you’re in!

* Confident decision: Whether walking through a new job, loss of a loved one, or even divorce, it can be easy to second guess every next steps, and counseling is a great way to clear your mind and feel confident in yourself again.

Imagine feeling like the best version of yourself. Isn’t it time to give it a shot? 

Click the link in bio to learn more and transform your life!

RCC is hiring!

We are looking for one more clinician to join our team!
-LPC
-PLPC
-LMFT
-PLMFT

Requirements:
Afternoon availability at least 3 days per week
Minimum of 14 client sessions per week
Desire to work with a case load made up at least partially of adolescents

If interested please send your resume and 2 references to [email protected]

Fathers are important.

In honor of Father’s Day this weekend we are talking about the role of healthy dads in development- academic, physical, behavioral and emotional.

Parent attachment is something we are passionate about, because healthy parents raise healthy families. Feel free to shoot us a DM with any questions about our services for children, parents and families.

Motherhood is Magical ✨ but it’s also challenging. And rewarding. And exhausting. And joyful…

Being a mother to a special needs child comes with additional responsibilities.

Caregiving is an incredible responsibility, but it can also be challenging and isolating. The goal of In the Midst is to provide a safe place for mothers of special needs children to gather and grow in knowledge together.

In the Midst is a therapeutic support group for mothers of special needs children.
✨ 4 week group
✨Thursdays at noon
✨run by Ally Bayard, LPC-S and Certified Autism Specialist

👟Parenting teens is like entering an advanced level of a video game… you have a little experience and you’re invested, but it can be TOUGH.

👟 One thing that teenagers crave is CONNECTION.

👟 Foster deeper connection with your teen by trying some of these simple phrases.

God is Joyful

✨in difficult moments, joy can be hard to access. Worry, stress, fear, depression and anger can rob us of joy.

✨research is clear on the benefits of gratitude- even the smallest practices of gratitude (as little as 15 minutes a day/5 days per week) can enhance mental wellness, promote changes in perspective, and positively affect your physical health.

✨when you find yourself feeling down, try the simple practice of gratitude. Gratitude can hijack your thinking, and when your thoughts are focused on things that bring joy, your mood will follow

✨start your day with humility and gratefulness, regardless of your circumstances, and see how your attitude and mental health shift over time.

God is faithful

✨Research is clear on the benefits of gratitude- even the smallest practices of gratitude (as little as 15 minutes a day/5 days per week) can enhance mental wellness, promote changes in perspective, and positively affect your physical health.

✨God’s faithfulness means our worry and stress are unnecessary- we can trust Him. His Word is true and His reputation is perfect.

✨From prayer to journaling, there are many ways to practice gratitude. What’s important is the consistency. Join us in developing habits of gratitude so when life gets difficult you have already laid the foundation.

✨Start your day with humility and gratefulness, regardless of your circumstances, and see how your attitude and mental health shift over time.

Research is clear on the benefits of gratitude- even the smallest practices of gratitude (as little as 15 minutes a day/5 days per week) can enhance mental wellness, promote changes in perspective, and positively affect your physical health.

So why can gratitude be so difficult to put in to practice? Maybe it’s distraction. When life is busy, it’s easy to overlook the practice of slowing down and expressing gratitude. Maybe it’s uncertainty. When we aren’t sure how to practice gratitude it can be difficult to start the practice.

Join us as we build a habit of gratitude this year. We are going to start each week in prayer. Prayer is a simple practice to weave in to your day to express gratitude. Prayers can be spoken, silent, sung, or even journaled. If prayer isn’t the language of your gratitude, try starting your day by journaling 3 things you are grateful for. If you need an accountability buddy, start a text thread with your family or friends where you each contribute one thought of gratitude each morning.

Start your day with humility and gratefulness, regardless of your circumstances, and see how your attitude and mental health shift over time.

❣️February Giveaway❣️
This month we are focusing on all things RELATIONSHIPS! For marriages to friendships to work colleagues and more, we want to equip you and educate you to foster healthy relationships in all areas of you life.

We are kicking off the month wait a giveaway! The following items are included:
💓$150 Rocca gift card
💓5 Love Language book by Gary Chapman
💓Relationship Deck by BestSelf
💓Refinery tumbler
(Total package value of $215)

To enter:
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✨Tag 3 friends - each comment counts as an entry
✨Bonus entry if you repost this to your story and tag us!

We hope you enjoy our content this month as we deep-dive on all things relationships! Giveaway ends on 2/14.

**Per Instagram rules this promotion is no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to terms of use.**

“When should I start counseling?”

“Is this ‘serious enough’ to need counseling?”

“Do you think my child/spouse/marriage would benefit from therapy?”

I get some version of this question ALL THE TIME. And the truth is… if you’re asking, therapy is probably a good idea!

There are many reasons why people seek therapy. From transitions to trauma and everything in between, I like to give two pieces of advice for those deciding whether or not to seek therapy:

You don’t have to have an emergency to seek therapy
Therapy isn’t permanent- if you start, you aren’t committed for ever. It might be worth trying!

Choose a word
❤️💚You may be familiar with the practice of choosing a word for the new year. The idea is to let the word you choose guide and motivate you throughout the year.

❤️💚We want to encourage you to mix it up this year and choose a word for this holiday season. Our hope is that having a word or phrase of intentionality will help bring cohesiveness, peace, and mindfulness to your holiday experience. Whether you choose to focus on family, fun, preparation, or any other word, that feels representative to you this year, we hope that you can incorporate your word in ways that allow you to enjoy this season to the fullest.

With so many new faces we wanted to take a minute to reintroduce our team!!

Meet the team✨ Sarah N.

Sarah is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Orleans.

Sarah has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety and stress, depression and suicidality, relational issues, self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, parenting and peripartum women. 

Sarah aims to foster an environment that is warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental so that clients can be their authentic selves. Through honest introspection, therapeutic reflection, and a personalized approach, she works with individuals to help them achieve self-actualization and increase their ability to reach their goals. Sarah integrates several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. She is a certified telehealth provider. If the client desires, Sarah also enjoys incorporating Christian values and guiding principles into her work. 

In her personal life, Sarah enjoys traveling, live music, and spending time with her husband and young children. 

Sarah sees clients at our Health District location and is accepting new clients!!

Back-to-school stress affects parents, too - inRegister Sponsored by Refinery Counseling Center In a few short weeks, your child’s new sneakers will have scuffs, and his new school shirt will likely have a streak of marker across the chest. The excitement of the new school year will have worn off, and the day-to-day grind of early morning wakeups, home...

Our team is growing again!!

Meet the team ✨ Sarah O.

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Louisiana State University.

Sarah’s areas of focus include but are not limited to: trauma, peripartum women, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, marriage and family relations, and adolescents.  She utilizes various approaches, combining person-centered therapy with solution-focused interventions, utilizing psychoeducational resources when appropriate. Sarah is aware that every client has unique needs, and she strives to support each individual by encouraging mindfulness and processing what arises together in therapy.

In her personal life, Sarah enjoys crafting as a creative outlet and spending time with her husband and young children.

Sarah sees clients at our Health District location and is accepting new clients!

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫: Back to school is well underway and this season can feel a bit stressful. Refinery Counseling Center, LLC is sharing practical tips on Baton Rouge Family Fun to help set the whole family up for success! But if you or your family need a little more support, Refinery Counseling Center can do everything from individual counseling for adults, teens, and kids to couple and family therapy. They also offer stand-alone parenting consults if you find yourself in a frustrating pattern or cycle of interaction. Learn more: https://batonrougefamilyfun.com/its-a-family-affair-set-the-whole-family-up-for-back-to-school-success

It’s a Family Affair: Set the Whole Family up for Back-to-School Success - A one stop resource for parents in Baton Rouge and beyond. Bringing you all things Baton Rouge, family & fun!

Rush (“recruitment”) is such an exciting time! Many young men and women look forward to the process of finding the perfect Greek house for them in college. Greek Life brings lifelong friendships, philanthropic opportunities and leadership development.

As exciting as Rush can be, it can also be stressful! Many of our clinicians know first-hand just how much pressure comes with rush week. Follow along this week as we share a few tips to make the process more manageable and enjoyable.

Best of luck!

Check out our back to school tips to set the whole family up for success!

It’s a Family Affair: Set the Whole Family up for Back-to-School Success - A one stop resource for parents in Baton Rouge and beyond. Bringing you all things Baton Rouge, family & fun!

Stress Solutions: Refining rhythms, sponsored by Refinery Counseling Center - inRegister Fifty-five percent of adults report daily stress (APA, 2023). Aside from the art of outsourcing that we discussed last week, what else can we do to manage our stress better? Daily rhythms are a key component of combating stress. Instead of creating rigid schedules and to-do lists, which can often le...

77% of Americans report increased stress.

Stress feels like something we can’t avoid- from young students to high schoolers to athletes to parents to professionals, we all feel stress. But just because we experience stress in our daily lives doesn’t mean it has to overwhelm us. Check out our latest blog post on practical tips to help you manage and combat stress! https://refinerycounselingcenter.com/stress-solutions/

Advice with Ally: My child is graduating … how can I best support him/her? sponsored by Refinery Counseling Center - inRegister Transitions are big! Whether moving from 8th grade to high school, high school to college, or college to the “real world,” transitions often come with stress, worry and fear of the future. The best way to support a loved one during a life transition is to create space for all of those feelings. ...

When I first started clinical work, I was fascinated by the role of parents in a family system. Sure, parents play a huge part in the mental health of their children, but I had a deep passion for learning more about the mental health and wellness of parents themselves. I can confidently say after so many years in practice, that the mental health of mothers is beautifully complex in a way that is different from any other type of client.

In honor of Mother’s Day I thought it would be fun to shed light on some of the common mental health stressors I see in mothers, and offer some encouragement. Read more on the blog here: https://refinerycounselingcenter.com/mental-health-of-mamas/

Motherhood is a gift, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Refinery Counseling Center, LLC offers boutique counseling for all of your needs. We can do everything from individual counseling for adults, teens, and kids to couple and family therapy. We also offer stand-alone parenting consults if you find yourself in a frustrating pattern or cycle of interaction. There’s an old saying, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Don’t struggle through each day… let us help! Send us an email for more information or to schedule [email protected]

Join us as we celebrate National Screen Free Week!

As mental health professionals, we see all too frequently the effects of over-use of screens.
-attention issues
-sleep disturbance
-esteem issues
…and so much more! We’d love for you to join us in this nation-wide challenge this week to spend more time off the screens. We put together a few ideas for you, and would love to hear what you and your friends and family do when you take time off of screens!