Motivational Interviewing (MI) Therapists in New Orleans, LA

At Grief Recovery Center, our vision is a world where no one is afraid to seek mental health help, regardless of background. We believe that everyone deserves healing, hope, and compassionate mental health care. Our diverse group of mental health counselors and psychologists can help you navigate various life transitions and challenges through compassionate counseling and therapy in a cohesive and supportive environment.

After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss. As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.

Providing a safe, confidential space for you to work on those Outcomes you wish to reach in counseling is my top priority. I believe there must be trust and rapport between us for growth to occur and I invite you to be honest and direct. In return I will do the same. BOOK ONLINE at www.healingoutcomes.com

Most people who find their way to my practice have already tried to figure things out on their own. They've read the books, talked to friends, maybe even seen a therapist before. And somewhere along the way they realized that what they actually need isn't more information — it's a space where they can finally be honest about what's really going on.That's what I try to offer.I'm an adoptee, a former marathon runner, a person who has changed careers and navigated loss and started over more than once. I don't bring my story into the room to make therapy about me. But I do bring it as evidence that I understand, in a real way, what it feels like to sit with hard questions about who you are and where you belong.My work is warm and direct. I won't validate you into stagnation or challenge you without compassion. I'll tell you the truth, sit with you in the uncomfortable, and help you build the kind of self-knowledge that actually changes how you move through the world.I work with adults, athletes, and families navigating adoption, relationships, life transitions, and the mental side of athletic performance. I see clients in person in Lafayette, Louisiana, and via telehealth throughout Louisiana, Ohio, and Minnesota.If you've been looking for a therapist who will actually engage with your whole story — not just the presenting problem — I'd love to talk.

If you are spiritual, but not religious and need relationship support, you've come to the right place. Relationship Coaching helps you make tangible changes in your day to day relationship dynamic so you're not getting stuck on the same triggers and repeating the same patterns. This isn't about processing in circles endlessly, but implementing tangible change so you can heal, grow and deepen intimacy. Schedule a free curiosity call.

New Orleans carries deep collective trauma from Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding events, and therapists specializing in disaster recovery, PTSD, and community resilience remain in strong demand. The city's culture of celebration and togetherness can mask significant individual struggles with addiction, grief, and depression, and therapists here often work at the intersection of joy, loss, and survival. New Orleans' distinct cultural identity — rooted in African American, Creole, and Caribbean traditions — means culturally grounded and community-engaged therapy is particularly valued. Tulane Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans provide institutional mental health resources alongside a network of independent practitioners serving Uptown, Mid-City, and the Marigny.

Gender ID

	49%	Female
	38%	Male
	13%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

67%	LGBTQ+ Issues
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Self Esteem
50%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
50%	Anxiety or Fears
33%	Life Coaching
33%	Women's Issues

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
33%	Children
33%	Teen
17%	Senior

Client Focus

83%	Men
67%	LGBTQ+
67%	Women
50%	Christian
50%	Hispanic / Latino

Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in New Orleans, Louisiana LA

Grief Recovery Center

Pattie Vargas

John Burkin

Melissa LaCour

Forest Williams

Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in New Orleans, Louisiana Statistics

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