Shavez Pinestraw, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hammond, LA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to helping teens, adults, and couples.
Relationships can be tough, whether you're feeling unheard, struggling with trust, or questioning where you stand. Maybe you're also exploring your identity or sexuality and just need a space where you can be real without fear of judgment. On top of that, anxiety might be making everything feel even heavier. You want clarity, connection, and to feel more like yourself, but it’s hard to figure out how. I get it, and you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s work together to ease the anxiety and build the relationships you deserve.
As a Black male, I know how hard it can be to open up, especially when the world expects you to always have it together. Here, you don’t have to hold it all in. This is a space where you can be real, where vulnerability isn’t judged but embraced. I also provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community because your identity and experiences matter.
Finding the right therapist is important. I invite you to call or send an email, and I'll be happy to answer any questions. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone; let’s face them together.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$75 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Bullying
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media