Narrative Therapists in Metairie, LA

I am here for you to assist with the pressures, struggles and challenges of every day life and the human experience. You can absolutely handle your situation at hand and I am here to help you uncover and use the strengths and tools you already possess. We will work through this together.

As a therapist, I believe the expert in the room is you. You know yourself, your condition, and your needs better than I ever will. As a result you are the driver of the therapeutic journey. I am simply the navigator. I always take a client-centered approach and am always open to feedback to further improve your success.

I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual concerns, infidelity, and shifts in trust, desire, or emotional closeness that leave relationships feeling strained or uncertain. Many still want intimacy and connection, but feel unsure how to move toward one another without repeating familiar patterns. Sessions focus on what unfolds between people in real time, with attention to responsiveness, clarity, and emotional presence.

“You can have the other words-chance, luck, coincidence, serendipity. I'll take grace. I don't know what it is exactly, but I'll take it. ” ― Mary Oliver, poet. —————— As we react, adapt and adjust to the multitude of changes taking place in our lives in the face of ambiguity in our world, you might find yourself experiencing heightened emotions, and yearning for clarity. Perhaps you are searching for a sense of peace, a new way of ‘being’ in the world that cultivates emotional balance within yourself and in your relationships. Your inner turmoil might feel overwhelming. Know that this is not yours forever, unless you choose to keep it. The peace and clarity you seek is within your reach.

Hi, my name is Dr. Jessica Shine! I am caring and passionate about my purpose to help you heal past traumas and navigate through life’s difficult experiences and transitions. I love working with people from all walks of life and growing our therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. I strive to provide you with the necessary tools for your growth and success as your therapist, accountability partner, shoulder to cry on, and cheerleader! I’m here to connect the dots and help you understand how your childhood, family dynamics, intimate relationships, life experiences, and trauma all factor in the life decisions you make.

Metairie is the largest suburb of New Orleans, sitting in Jefferson Parish just west of the city, and its mental health landscape is inseparable from the legacy of Hurricane Katrina, which flooded large parts of the area in 2005 and left lasting trauma across a community that rebuilt slowly and with ongoing grief. As a historically more prosperous suburb of New Orleans, Metairie has higher rates of private insurance coverage and more accessible private therapy than the city itself, but ongoing climate anxiety and the recurring stress of subsequent storms remain significant presenting concerns. Ochsner Health System and Tulane University's medical programs provide behavioral health services in the broader New Orleans metro, and a private therapy sector serves Metairie residents directly. Common therapy concerns include hurricane-related trauma and grief, climate and weather anxiety, family stress, and the complex community grief of a region still navigating recovery decades after Katrina.

Gender ID

	62%	Female
	38%	Male

Session Type

	55%	In Person and Online
	45%	Online Only

Top Specialties

82%	Anxiety or Fears
82%	Depression
64%	Loss or Grief
55%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
55%	Self Esteem
55%	Stress
36%	Trauma and PTSD

Ages Served

100%	Adult
73%	Senior
45%	Young Adult
27%	Teen
18%	Children

Client Focus

55%	LGBTQ+
55%	Men
55%	Women
45%	Christian
45%	Hispanic / Latino

Narrative therapists in Metairie, Louisiana LA

Christina J. Stein

Rowe Counseling Services

Jason Powell

Nenette Keenan

Dr. Jessica Shine

Narrative Therapy therapists in Metairie, Louisiana Statistics

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