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Have you tried therapy but find yourself focused on coping or daily functioning rather than deeper work or true healing? We work together to process difficult emotions, trauma, or toxic environments to access your authentic self. You might be seeking support after a disturbing event feeling heavy from layers of stress so that keep you from moving forward. You and I work together to build on and access your strengths, and process challenging experiences. I provide warm, individualized support for your holistic healing and growth. Therapeutic services work when we create a relationship where you feel connected and understood to foster hope and healing. Using proven modalities like Somatic Experiencing® (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to process experiences and accompanying emotions. I offer therapy guided by justice, compassion, healing, and restoration. A foundation for growth and empowerment is developing trust and connection. You'll experience warm, strengths-based, and evidence-based techniques that advance your well-being. About I am a psychotherapist, transformational leader, and community organizer with over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations. I have a wide range of clinical mental health experience, including Outpatient Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Group Therapy, Assertive Community Treatment, Residential, and Hospital settings. I hold an Advanced Certificate in Forensic Social Work, a Certificate in Disaster Mental Health and Trauma Studies, and am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Licensure Louisiana LCSW-BACS #13672 Mississippi LCSW #C10452 Education Doctor of Social Work, Tulane University Master of Social Work, Tulane University Master of Science in Disaster Resilience Leadership, Tulane University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of North Carolina Greensboro Selected Trainings Somatic Experiencing®, Assisting in NOLA SE Cohort with Glyndie Nickerson, PhD, SEP Internal Family Systems, Level 2 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Basic Training and EMDR + IFS Advanced Training See a full list of trainings on CV Professional Memberships & Affiliations Member, Somatic Experiencing® International (SEI) Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Member, Society for Family Planning (SFP) Member, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Member, CSWE Council on Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity (CRECD) Member, American Public Health Association (APHA) Member, Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellow for Life, Albert Schweitzer Fellowship New Orleans Chapter https://tidescenterforwellness.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-04-21 https://tidescenterforwellness.com/resources daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://tidescenterforwellness.com/somatic-therapy-in-new-orleans-la-tides-center-for-wellness daily 1.0 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607638148090-Y6OFDI575CM3NQV732RJ/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0387.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847743861-GWVMBPD7Z7WQRQL9IZZ8/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0380.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61393fc571442468a39347a9/ba47c557-3f39-41fc-9315-075cae3aeefe/hands+helpistockphoto-1150732846-612x612.jpg Somatic Therapy in New Orleans, LA – Tides Center for Wellness - Individual therapy If you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. Our individual therapy is a collaborative and deeply supportive process that helps you reconnect with your body, gain sense of safety, and move toward lasting healing. We know that trauma, stress, and systemic pressure shape how we show up in the world and that healing requires more than just talk. It asks for care, curiosity, and a space where your full self is welcomed. At Tides Center for Wellness, therapy is paced with intention and grounded in respect for your story. Together, you and your therapist will work to: Gently attune to your nervous system and cultivate safety from the inside out Identify what’s been held in the body like grief, fear, strength, or resilience, and process it at a pace that honors your capacity Reconnect with parts of yourself that have been pushed aside, dismissed, or overwhelmed Clarify what healing looks like for you, and begin to move toward it Sessions are offered via secure telehealth to clients across Louisiana and Mississippi. 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