Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults & Teens in Lake Charles, Louisiana 

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Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Life Transitions in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Have you reached a point where you’re ready for change? Recognizing that you deserve support is a powerful step toward creating meaningful change in your life. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when past experiences seem too overwhelming to face. As a counselor I strive to create an environment that is inclusive and affirming, where people of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences feel seen and heard. My priority is to ensure that clients feel safe, supported, & understood as they embark on their journey towards healing.

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Hillary Henning

PROVISIONAL LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

I work with adults and teens (14+) using an integrative counseling approach. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, attachment wounds, self esteem, identity exploration, & life transitions. I utilize techniques from evidence-based models, including EMDR, Sand Tray Therapy, Attachment Theory, Parts Work, CBT, & Polyvagal Theory.

When working with me, clients can expect a collaborative experience that is shaped by their needs and preferred pace. My hope as a counselor is to create an environment where clients feel genuinely heard, supported, and encouraged as they process their experiences and emotions. Together, we will move toward healing and making meaningful change!

BASED IN LOUISIANA

I can help you with:

LIFE TRANSITIONS

ANXIETY

DEPRESSION

INTERPERSONAL STRUGGLES

TRAUMA; PTSD & CPTSD

IDENTITY ISSUES

ATTACHMENT ISSUES 

STRESS

SELF ESTEEM

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emdr

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps process memories and experiences that feel “stuck” in the body and nervous system. When distressing events aren’t fully processed, they can continue to show up as anxiety, panic, mood changes, intrusive memories, or feeling easily triggered. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or audio tones, while gently focusing on specific memories, allowing the brain to reprocess them in a more adaptive way. Over time, these memories become less emotionally intense and less disruptive, helping clients feel more regulated, grounded, and able to move forward. EMDR can be adapted for teens and adults and is often helpful for trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and related concerns.

sand tray therapy

Sandtray Therapy is a therapeutic tool that can be integrated into individual therapy sessions to support deeper emotional processing when words feel limited. Using small figures and a tray of sand, clients may explore thoughts, emotions, or experiences in a visual and hands-on way. Sandtray allows the nervous system to engage in healing at a deeper level, often helping clients access and process things they may not yet have language for. This approach is used thoughtfully and collaboratively, alongside talk therapy and other modalities, based on each client’s needs and comfort level. Sandtray can be especially helpful for teens and adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin sharing their experiences.

Investment

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

50 minutes: $100

90 minutes: $150

I am not in network with any insurance plans. Private-pay counseling offers added privacy, flexibility, and an individualized approach guided by your unique needs and goals.

Upon request, I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement (if your plan includes out-of-network benefits). Coverage varies by plan, so if you are unsure I recommend confirming your out-of-network benefits directly with your insurance provider.

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FAQ

  • I am not in network with any insurance plans. Private-pay counseling offers added privacy, flexibility, and an individualized approach guided by your unique needs and goals.

    Upon request, I can provide a superbill, which is an itemized receipt for services that you may submit to your insurance company to explore potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your specific plan.

  • You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure how to navigate something in their life. If something is impacting your emotional well-being, relationships, or daily functioning, or if you simply want extra support and space to process, therapy may be a helpful next step.

  • Trauma is the body’s response to experiences that feel overwhelming or difficult to process. When something happens too quickly, lasts too long, or occurs without enough support, the nervous system may hold onto that stress. Over time, this can show up as anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity, disconnection, or physical symptoms.

  • The frequency of counseling depends on your goals and the concerns bringing you to therapy. Most clients start with weekly or biweekly sessions and gradually transition to less frequent appointments as their goals are achieved.

Interested in working together?

Fill out the contact form with your information, and I’ll get back to you within 1–3 business days. I look forward to connecting with you!

hillaryhenningcounseling@gmail.com