Aluthia Palmer-Brooks, LA LPC 5118

I AM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR WITH A MASTERS PLUS 30 HOURS. I HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COUNSELING. I HAVE BEEN COUNSELING CHILDREN AND ADULTS FOR 13 YEARS. MY COUNSELING INVOLVES USING A COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY TREATMENT APPROACH. I FOCUS ON HELPING YOU RECOGNIZE NEGATIVE OR UNHELPFUL THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR PATTERNS. WE EXPLORE THE WAYS THAT CLIENT EMOTIONS AND THOUGHTS AFFECT ACTIONS. SOME ACTIVITIES I MAY INTRODUCE ARE EXPOSURE ASSIGNMENTS, SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES AND MINDFUL PRACTICES. I WORK HARD TO IMPROVE CLIENT'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND DAILY BEHAVIOR PATTERNS. MY BACKGROUND IN SCHOOL COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY CLIENT HAS HELP BROADEN MY CLIENTELE FROM CHILDREN TO ADULTS.
SOME OF MY SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Communication Problems , Multicultural Concerns.

Mental health counseling can be a valuable tool for individuals who are struggling. Each of my clients' experiences are unique and significant. My ultimate goal is to assist and support you in improving your quality of life and being able to conduct life challenges independently