Find a Therapist in Louisiana

Psychotherapy or counseling is a process of growth and problem solving. It is an effort that requires sincerity, hard work and commitment from the client(s) and the therapist. My commitment to you is to use my knowledge and skills to assist you in meeting your specific needs. Please take a look at my website for more information and feel free to give me a call. I am unique in that I am the one who answers the phone as I am a one-man operation. I will provide you with personal service. I look forward to hearing from you!

Transition is a natural part of life whether a transition from high school to college, getting married or divorced, or changing careers. Both positive and negative transition can bring stress into the family. I work with Adults & Children 7 years and above. As a military combat veteran, I have interacted with cultures around the globe. Assisting active military, veterans, and their families is a passion of mine. Conversely, I have great experience in settings where the average client has not had military experience. I take a direct approach when working with people where you meeting your goals is the focus for the sessions.

I believe in the importance of building a strong counseling relationship to create an avenue for change. Our initial session together will be focused around exploring and setting goals and seeing if we are the right fit to help you reach those goals. You might be feeling confused or scared about where to turn and how to start. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who doesn't already know you. Someone who won't judge you. That is why I focus on creating a safe space in which you will feel comfortable.

You don't have to feel like this. It doesn't have to be this way. You are not alone. My name is Mary Kate Hopwood and I want to help. I believe that people already have the solutions to their problems inside themselves, and that they can discover these solutions through careful reflection. I focus on listening deeply and forming a strong, supportive bond with my clients to help them find the relief they seek.

It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than thirty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.

*I am not accepting new clients at this time.*According to Charles Swindoll, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” This quotation implies that "responding" to life is easy, doesn't it? But the truth is, life is messy, and navigating through its ups and downs can be really hard. Having someone to act as a sounding board, help us stay grounded, and support us in shifting our perspective, can be invaluable. Especially amidst a national pandemic that has flipped most people's realities upside down, you may have found yourself facing unexpected hurdles and decided that enough is enough.

You are a young adult seeking a career path or a professional wanting career advancement or maybe a potential career change or a retiree seeking a second act. You want to succeed in every aspect of your life and you are eager to learn and grow every day. You want to develop a clear vision for your life and determine the action steps to achieve that vision. You need support improving communication, managing conflict, or developing as a leader with a clear path to personal and professional success. You want to apply your professional skills and experience to your personal life and relationships to find a better balance and lifestyle.

You have felt disconnected from your partner from a while now. Maybe you keep having the same old arguments with no resolution. Maybe you have drifted and have not had a real conversation because everything feels bigger than you can handle by yourselves. Maybe you feel stuck or lost or even unable to identify what is wrong with your relationship or how it really started. It can be so painful and disheartening to find that the person you loved is unreachable and the more you want to reconnect, the more difficult it seems.

I help couples learn to communicate better, fight in a healthy way, and become better friends and partners. It can get better! The focus of treatment is a 9 step roadmap to improve your friendship, conflict resolution skills, and connection. I believe if you improve your primary relationship, it will have positive ripple effects in the rest of your life. For more information, please visit my website: http://www.CounselingConnectionsLA.com. Currently accepting Self-pay ($160.00) clients.

Life is a journey we all take with no manual of what to do or how to navigate it. Many times we can get stuck or paralyzed by our feelings, thoughts or situations, without the ability to move forward. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed right now, just know things can get better. If your child or teen is struggling with BIG feelings or demonstrating challenging behaviors, things can get better.