Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Opelousas, Louisiana LA
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Melissa LaCour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Opelousas, LA
Online in Opelousas, LA Louisiana
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Grief Recovery Center
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LP, LPA-IPA
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.
15 Years Experience
Online in Opelousas, LA Louisiana
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Opelousas, LA Louisiana
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Gulf Shores Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
At Gulf Shores Counseling Center, our clients find a comfortable, warm environment along with knowledgeable and experienced mental health therapists who employ therapeutic techniques that are useful in bringing about the changes that our clients are seeking in their lives. Our counseling services will provide the positive solutions that clients both want and need to achieve emotional and mental balance and improved well being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or stress, our team is here to support you with personalized treatment tailored to your goals.
29 Years Experience
Online in Opelousas, LA Louisiana
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Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in Opelousas, LA Louisiana (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Opelousas, Louisiana Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Opelousas, Louisiana average 13 years of experience and charge around $140 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Loss or Grief (71%), Self Esteem (57%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (57%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$140
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 71% | Loss or Grief |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 57% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 43% | Depression |
| 29% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 29% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 86% | Men |
| 71% | Women |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Christian |
| 43% | Hispanic / Latino |