counseling and therapy in Alexandria LA
Counseling in Alexandria, LA
counseling services

Counseling in Alexandria, LA

$60 per session
(Self-pay clients. Not accepting insurance at this time)

Individual counseling services for young adults (college age) and adults at CENLA Professional Counseling in Alexandria, LA. 

Counseling Services Provided For:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief & Loss
  • Self-Esteem
  • Church Hurt
  • Trauma
Anxiety Counseling in Alexandria, LA

Common symptoms of anxiety:

  • excessive worrying, often with no specific cause
  • feeling on edge or unable to relax
  • becoming easily frustrated or irritable
  • trouble focusing or keeping your mind on tasks
  • a constant sense of impending doom or something bad happening
  • heart racing or pounding sensations
  • feeling excessively sweaty or clammy
  • feeling tired, even after restful sleep
  • tightness, soreness, or stiffness in muscles
  • trouble breathing or feeling like you can’t get enough air
  • lightheadedness or a sensation of losing balance
  • nausea, upset stomach, or digestive issues
  • avoiding situations that may provoke anxiety
  • repeating actions to alleviate anxiety (frequent hand washing, checking locks)
  • insomnia or frequent waking due to anxious thoughts
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Depression Counseling in Alexandria, LA

Common symptoms of depression:

  • persistent sadness or low mood
  • no longer interested in activities that you once enjoyed
  • feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or shame
  • little or no energy
  • difficulty concentrating
  • self-criticism
  • insomnia or excessive sleeping
  • changes in appetite (eating more or eating less)
  • feeling hopeless
  • feeling irritable or angry
  • having thoughts of self-harm or suicide
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Grief and Loss Counseling in Alexandria, LA

Grief & Loss symptoms:

  • feelings of intense sadness or loneliness
  • shock and numbness
  • disbelief or emotional numbness
  • guilt and regret about thing you wish you had or hadn’t done with your loved one
  • anger at yourself, others, or the person who passed away
  • anxiety or fear about the future
  • fear of losing others
  • struggling with the reality of the loss
  • holding on to possessions or items that remind you of your loved one
  • depression or feelings of hopelessness or disinterest in life
  • somatic symptoms (headaches, fatigue, stomach issues, sleep problems)
  • loss of motivation or purpose
  • withdrawing from friends or family
  • having trouble remembering things or focusing on tasks
  • feeling “stuck” in your grief
  • difficulty talking about the person you’ve lost
  • questioning your identity or role
  • difficulty in maintaining daily life fuctions
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self esteem counseling
Self-esteem counseling in Alexandria, LA

Poor or Low Self-Esteem Symptoms

  • Feeling like you don’t measure up
  • Feeling like you aren’t “good enough”
  • Fear of making mistakes or failing
  • Constantly comparing yourself to others
  • Feeling excessively self-conscious or anxious around others
  • Having perfectionistic tendencies
  • Setting unrealistic standards for yourself
  • Feeling negative about your body or appearance
  • Difficulty in accepting positive feedback from others
  • Doubting yourself
  • Dismissing compliments from others
  • Constantly seeking to gain other’s approval with people-pleasing behaviors
  • Lack of boundaries
  • Poor confidence in yourself
  • Constant inner critic that puts you down
  • Feeling like you are a “fraud” or an imposter
  • Fear of rejection
  • Unresolved guilt or shame from past experiences
  • Struggling with maintaining healthy relationships

Symptoms and signs of Church Hurt and Religious Trauma

  • Feeling disillusioned or betrayed by religious institutions or leaders
  • Internalizing guilt or shame from judgmental teachings, religious trauma, or moral expectations
  • Experiencing fear or anxiety about returning to a place of worship or engaging with faith-based communities
  • Feeling angry toward specific individuals, leaders, or the institution as a whole
  • Withdrawing from the faith community or social connections due to hurtful experiences
  • Struggling with a sense of purpose or identity after leaving a faith community
  • Experiencing intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or emotional distress related to specific religious practices or events
  • Feeling unworthy or damaged due to harsh teaching or judgmental attitudes from religious settings
  • Struggling with family or friends who remain in the faith community or who don’t understand your experiences
  • Internalizing the need to be “perfect” or fear of judgment from others based on religious teachings
  • Suppressing emotions or avoiding vulnerability due to religious expectations
  • Recovering from manipulation, coercion, or control by religious leaders or institutions
  • Mourning the loss of a faith community, friendships, or a sense of spiritual connection
  • Struggling with questions about beliefs, teachings, or the nature of faith itself
  • Experiencing physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances) resulting from the emotional toll of church hurt
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trauma counseling

Trauma signs and symptoms

  • Intrusive, recurring, unwanted memories 
  • Vivid flashback
  • Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma
  • Constantly feeling on edge
  • Easily startled
  • Always on high alert
  • Frequent nightmares
  • Difficulty falling and staying asleep
  • Feeling disconnected from emotions or others (emotional numbness)
  • Frequent or intense anger, sometimes in disproportion to the situation
  • Feelings of shame or guilt about the traumatic event
  • Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things
  • Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in life
  • Heightened fear or panic in certain situations
  • Panic attacks
  • Withdrawing from family, friends, or social situations
  • Chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, or stomach issues liked to the trauma
  • Using substances (e.g., drugs, alcohol) or other behaviors (e.g., working long hours) to numb or escape from trauma-related feelings
  • Feeling unworthy or damaged due to the trauma
  • Struggling with trust, intimacy, or fear of abandonment
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