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Find Veterans / Military Therapists & Counselors in Lake Charles, LA.

 

Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Lake Charles, the suburbs of Lake Charles, other nearby places such as Baytown, Lafayette, or anywhere else in Louisiana, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Lake Charles, LA Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Heather Eby
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develop a plan to deal with people pleasing, perfectionism, feeling underappreciated and undervalued, questioning where you are in life or any other complex issue that you may be struggling with. We will answer "Is this the life I want to be living?"


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develop a plan to deal with people pleasing, perfectionism, feeling underappreciated and undervalued, questioning where you are in life or any other complex issue that you may be struggling with. We will answer "Is this the life I want to be living?"

Something to know about my approach is:

I go beyond "Just talking" suggesting journaling, worksheets, books to read or skills to practice. We will explore past and present experiences focusing on not only what happened, but how to use that information to make changes big and small.

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  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Relationship Distress
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Kathryn Leachman
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help you learn to recognize and disrupt unhelpful patterns, get clear on what you want and need, and start making decisions that feel more in line with your values and true self.


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help you learn to recognize and disrupt unhelpful patterns, get clear on what you want and need, and start making decisions that feel more in line with your values and true self.

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I use a blend of talk therapy, somatic experiencing, and coaching to help you tap into your inner wisdom and reconnect with yourself through an atmosphere filled with fun, humor, and authentic connection.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Disordered Eating
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Fat Liberation
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Values
  • Women
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Marie Cordray
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work to understand recurring patterns that you’ve noticed in your life and develop internal resources to better manage your distress and to help you find a sense of safety and connection in your relationships.


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work to understand recurring patterns that you’ve noticed in your life and develop internal resources to better manage your distress and to help you find a sense of safety and connection in your relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an eclectic array of therapeutic techniques tailored to fit your needs and goals, with a focus on collaborative, trauma-informed approaches to healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Panic Attacks
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sex Workers
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Issues
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Victoria Makaryan
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Struggles in a relationship can include communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, feelings of disconnection, and emotional distance. I offer a safe space for couples to explore their emotions, heal past wounds, and rebuild trust.


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Struggles in a relationship can include communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, feelings of disconnection, and emotional distance. I offer a safe space for couples to explore their emotions, heal past wounds, and rebuild trust.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help my clients fostering emotional connection in their relationship. I prioritize understanding and validating each partner's feelings, facilitating deeper communication and strengthening bonds.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
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Elevate Wellness
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We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.


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Together, we will:

We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is Holistic, Creative, and Trauma Focused. I work with clients to create a balance of the mind, body, and soul to improve mental health and feel whole again. We work together to resolve any issues from the past. This is all about you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Family Trauma
  • Infidelity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Moral Injury
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Issues
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Elevate Wellness remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming