About me

I am a licensed professional counselor in Louisiana and a national certified counselor with over 11 years of experience. I am aware that counseling can appear to be overwhelming and intimidating. However it does not have to be this way. As we seek validation and acceptance in our lives, there are certain paths that we must take to find them. I believe one of the most important things is for people to learn how to get along with other important people in their lives, such as friends, spouses, siblings, parents, etc. Additionally, I strongly believe that the fundamental relationship between a client and counselor is to foster openness, trust, and personal growth. In my belief, another purpose of therapy is to help clients learn to manage their symptoms so that they may greatly improve their daily lives. I utilize cognitive behavioral and reality based therapy to help guide my clients to a sense of well being and improved relationships.

Along my career as a counselor, the majority of my experience is working with children and adolescents. I have been a school counselor for over 9 years in public schools. It was here that I gained knowledge of how to work effectively with children with disabilities, children struggling with: anger, separation and divorce issues, adjustment issues due to frequent moves with military families, identity, depression, and anxiety. Learning how to handle peer pressure and taking care of yourself with positive coping skills are my specialty in working with teens. I also am the mother of two teen aged sons. Please consider contacting me so I may offer my assistance to you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder
Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LA LPC 2232

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Denise Matherne. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Denise for 1 year on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, and coaching

I love Denise. Thank you for connecting us. She has been so supportive, thoughtful, kind, and professional.

Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

My experience with Denise has been wonderful. She is a great listener and makes me feel heard throughout our sessions. I appreciate the advice and the way she is able to communicate helpful information. I would highly recommend Denise. I am thankful that she is my counselor.

Written on Jul 10, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I am an actor in NYC, and I was concerned about finding a therapist on teencounseling.com who would understand the issues specific to my industry. Denise is able to perfectly translate what I say, so that it doesn’t feel like my concerns are unique. She’s very warm and welcoming and easy to chat with!

Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks

Denise is polite, professional and helpful. Would recommend her.

Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 1 month

Mrs. Denise has been wonderful with my daughter. If she needs counseling in the future we will definitely be with Mrs. Denise again.

Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

Since I’ve started working w/ Ms. Denise, I’ve felt a lot better about myself and the issues I’ve been facing over a lengthy period of time. Strangers give me lots of anxiety but in all honesty, I broke down and was extremely comfortable w/her in the very first session. I’m never nervous to talk about things and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you so so much Ms. Denise.

Written on Apr 23, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Denise Matherne is great and very professional.

Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Denise is fun and easy to talk to immediately felt comfortable to open up to her. She offers great advice and ways to improve our relationship and communication

Written on Mar 20, 2019 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

I think she was great and she really provided me with some great resources to help me. I hope that when I sign back up for counseling I can be connected with her again.

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