Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting

🎉Welcome, Toscana! 🎉

🌟 With over five years of experience, Toscana is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

✨ She provides a variety of services, including individual counseling for ages 7 and up, adolescents, and adults, bilingual counseling, mental health evaluations, trauma-informed therapy, and multicultural counseling.

🌳 To schedule a session with Toscana, call our office at (337) 703 -2806.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

✨ Ashli King, LPC, had the honor of speaking at the 43rd Annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice in Shreveport!

Her presentation, titled “Conspiracy of Silence: How Experiences Influence and Shape a Person’s Worldview,” delved into how our past and present experiences shape our self-view, potentially impacting our self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love. 💭❤️

🌳 Participants explored ways to overcome obstacles and move forward with a renewed sense of self.

In addition to speaking and presenting, Ashli works with individuals dealing with grief, bereavement, and mourning, as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, behavioral issues, and enhancing social skills. 🌟

To schedule a session with Ashli, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

🎒 We’re back with more back-to-school tips!

📚 Micah Romero, PLPC, shares important tips for college students who are returning and have returned to school this semester. Micah emphasizes the importance of self-care, finding what works for you, and maintaining a healthy balance. 🎓

🌳 To schedule a session with Micah, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

🎉 Exciting News! Karina is now accepting Aetna commercial insurance! 🎉

✨ Karina is passionate about helping clients discover their true selves and navigate life’s challenges. She provides Spanish-speaking counseling services to those who are in need and are often underserved. Karina has experience working with adolescents, offering play therapy and counseling for young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She also enjoys working with couples and the LGBTQIA+ community.

🌳 Karina is currently accepting new clients. To schedule an appointment, call our off at (337) 703-2806.

📚 August is a great time for students to evaluate their performance from the previous year, explore new ways to overcome challenges, and come up with a plan that will help them stay on track for their goals.

✨ Karina Santiago-Velazquez, PLPC suggests, "One way to ensure success in a new school year is to go over all your syllabi and put down all the due dates in your calendar or agenda. To make it even more helpful color code the due dates by subject/course. Not only does it help you familiarize yourself with the expectations of the class, but you will already have an idea of what due dates to look forward to and make sure you don’t miss anything." 📝

🌳 To schedule a session with Karina, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

🎉 Exciting News! Ashli is now accepting Aetna commercial insurance! 🎉

🌳 Her expertise lies in assisting individuals dealing with grief, bereavement, and mourning, as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, behavioral issues, and enhancing social skills.
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To schedule a session with Ashli, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

📚 It’s that time of year again—time to start off another school year! We know it’s not easy being a college student. There are so many responsibilities, and many students may not have the tools or experience to really know what works best for them in terms of studying, getting involved, or preparing for the semester.

📖 As the new academic year approaches, Aureyon Conner, PLPC, provides essential back-to-school guidance for college students seeking to excel in their educational endeavors.

🌳 Join us at the Eckerd Connects | Acadiana Wraparound Evidence-Based Practice Resource Fair for an enlightening experience. This event provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of evidence-based practices, which are utilized at Tree of Life for individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. ✨

🎉 Great news! Reem is now a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado!

🌳 Reem is passionate about serving the LGBTQIA+ and ethnic minority communities. Reem also serves clients who are facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration.

"All people are unique, and I implement counseling in a manner that integrates approaches that are tailored to an individual’s needs. With a foundation of Cognitive behavioral therapy, I implement creative interventions, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to best meet each client’s needs. By creating a groundwork of understanding your unique path through life, mutual trust, and honesty, we can work to journey into a life that is more aligned with your authentic self. Learning about who you are and walking the path to where you want to go, in a safe space, would be an honor."

✨ To schedule a session with Reem, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

✨ National Relaxation Day ✨

🌿☕ Karina Santiago-Velazquez, PLPC offers some relaxation tips: “Life gets incredibly busy and sometimes the noise can get too much. Taking a break, even if it is 5 minutes of quiet while you sip your coffee or tea, can help in tackling the responsibilities of the day. We often forget to take time for ourselves throughout the day but finding small points throughout the day or taking out an hour or two a week to do something you enjoy can be helpful in preventing burnout.”

Remember to take some time today to relax and rejuvenate. 🧘‍♀️

To schedule a session with Karina, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

Exciting News! 🎉 Joy is now accepting BCBS commercial insurance!

🌳 Joy offers play therapy for children and adolescents ages 5 and older, and also enjoys working with adults. Her focus areas include anxiety and stress management, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, grief, and school-related issues.

In addition to BCBS, Joy also accepts Aetna, Optum, UMR, and UHC commercial insurances. 🌟

To schedule a session with Joy, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

🌟 Happy International Youth Day! 🌟

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, highlights the importance of empowering young people and addressing the challenges they face. At Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting, our dedicated counselors are committed to supporting youth through their struggles and helping them thrive.🌱💪

The back-to-school season has arrived! 🎒 Ashli King, a licensed professional counselor, offers three essential tips to help ease the transition.

Open communication with peers, teachers, and family is key for creating a supportive network. Keeping organized through setting achievable goals and effective time management can help minimize stress. Being receptive to new experiences and opportunities is important for fostering personal growth.

Let's make this school year a great one! ✨

To schedule a session with Ashli, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

📚✨ Back-to-School Tips for a Smooth Transition ✨📚

At Tree of Life, we recognize the challenges children face when returning to school, especially those who struggle with emotional regulation or difficult home situations.

Joy Norwood, LPC, offers these tips for parents to support their children in having a successful school year! 🎒📝💪

To schedule an appointment with Joy, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806.

🎉 With the upcoming school year, Tree of Life is excited to announce a Back-To-School Supply Drive!! 🎉

✨ We invite you to support ESL (English as a Second Language) students at Charles Burke Elementary by contributing school supplies. Donations can be dropped off at our office. 🌳

As BIPOC Mental Health Month comes to a close, we want to spotlight Mica, our Clinical Director and the Owner of Tree of Life.

✨ Mica is passionate about helping immigrants who have been victimized apply for VISA's by providing mental health evaluations. She also offers trauma informed Spanish-speaking services to help clients advocate for their rights. Mica is dedicated to bridging the gap for ethnic and linguistic minorities.
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To schedule a session or evaluation with Mica, call our office at (337) 703-2806.
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🎉 WELCOME ASHLI 🎉

✨ Ashli King, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, holds a degree from Southern University A&M University. She is presently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Holy Cross New Orleans.

Her expertise lies in assisting individuals dealing with grief, bereavement, and mourning, as well as those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, behavioral issues, and enhancing social skills.
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To schedule a free consultation or session with Ashli, call our office at (337) 703 - 2806. 🌳

🌳 Reem is an LPC here at Tree of Life. They focus on LGBTQIA+ populations, culturally diverse populations, and those who are going through transitional periods of their lives.

✨ In recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, Reem shares valuable insights: "Being q***r and BIPOC, I understand the importance of taking people’s intersecting identities into consideration in the therapy room. BIPOC individuals face unique challenges at a disproportionate rate on a daily basis, and these identities deserve to be acknowledged in any person's journey. If you would like to take a journey into healing and growth that celebrates and acknowledges how your identity plays a roll, feel free to contact our office at (337) 703-2806 and schedule a free consultation!"

Our Georgia based counselor, Gabrielle Lee recently became an LPC. A New Orleans native, Gabby has dedicated her career to helping children who have been victims of sexual abuse. She has focused her clinical training to help provide education to parents of victims, help the families support their healing, and offer trauma informed treatment. She is currently accepting virtual client and offers a sliding scale.
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To schedule an appointment, call our office at (337) 703-2806. To learn more about our services visit www.treeoflifecoun.com/ourcounselors.
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🌳 Joy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who understands the importance of BIPOC individuals receiving therapy. As a result, she shares a few benefits of receiving therapy services.

✨ “Seeking therapy is crucial for people from BIPOC backgrounds because they often face unique stressors and systemic challenges. Therapy provides a supportive space to process these experiences, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience. It also helps in breaking the stigma around mental health within these communities, promoting overall well-being and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.” ✨

🌳 Joy provides play therapy to children and adolescents to assist them with learning how to express and manage their emotions in a healthy way. She also works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, and more. Joy accepts Aetna, UHC, UMR, & Optum private/commercial insurance.

To schedule a session with Joy, call the office at (337) 703-2806.

🌳 As part of BIPOC Mental Health Month, we want to highlight our unique services that are offered to Spanish speaking clients.

✨ Karina is passionate about helping clients discover their true selves and navigate life’s challenges. She provides Spanish-speaking counseling services to those who are in need and are often underserved. Karina has experience working with adolescents, offering play therapy and counseling for young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She also enjoys working with couples and the LGBTQIA+ community.

🌳 Karina is currently accepting new clients. To schedule an appointment, call our off at (337) 703-2806.

🌳 July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the struggles that BIPOC individuals face with regard to mental illness. Throughout the month, you will hear from various clinicians at Tree of Life who will share their insights on the importance of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.

✨ Aureyon is an ally and advocate for BIPOC individuals and communities and recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and systemic issues that affect their mental health. She understands that these factors can have a significant impact on an individual’s mental well-being. To address these issues, Aureyon adapts her therapeutic approach to take into account the cultural context and worldview of her clients. She believes that this approach is essential to providing culturally competent care and helping clients achieve optimal mental health.

To schedule an appointment with Aureyon, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

🎊 We are excited to announce that Reginald Lemelle, LPC, TF-CBT is now the Assistant Clinical Director at Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting!!

✨ Reginald is kind, thoughtful, and compassionate. He has a strong passion for the field of counseling and helping others. We can’t wait to see him thrive in his new position.

Help us congratulate Reginald as he embarks on this new role! 🎉

🏳️‍🌈 We had a wonderful time at Pride Acadiana’s Health & Wellness Fair! thank you for hosting this amazing event!

Thank you to everyone who stopped at our table. We loved chatting with you all 🌳💚.

Today, this holiday is used to celebrate the freedom and strength of the Black community. Despite the resilience and progressions, the fight against systemic racism remains. Today, we hope that you can take a moment to honor, learn, and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💛💚✊🏾

🌳 Here at Tree of Life, we understand that trauma is often the result of oppression, discrimination, and racial injustices. In order to heal from racial trauma, it’s important to seek out help from multicultural or trauma-informed therapist. At Tree of Life, our therapists are culturally affirming and work to create a safe space that empowers others.

Happy Pride Month 2024! 🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍⚧️ This month we want to honor and celebrate those who have fought and continue to fight for liberation and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

🌳 Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting is an inclusive counseling practice that is LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming. We stand with you!

Come celebrate with us next weekend at Pride Acadiana 2024! 🎊

“Toys are children’s words, and play is their language.” - Gary Landreth

✨ When working with children, Joy utilizes Child Centered Play Therapy. During the session, children are free to play in the therapy space. The child leads the session while Joy provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for the child to express their emotions. Through this play, children are also able to learn and practice new coping skills.

🌳 To schedule a session with Joy, contact our office at (337) 703-2806 today!