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Our Mission

            It is the mission of The Life Development Center for Adolescents to rebuild our community by uplifting the lives of our young people.  We believe in nurturing the potential that resides within every individual.  It is our goal to help develop the whole person through guidance, support, and raised awareness.  We seek to build hope, character, and self-esteem in the life of each adolescent we encounter.  It is our desire to restore stability into the family structure as a means to reshape our community.

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Experience Change with Life Development Center for Adolescents

Your Well-Being Is in Good Hands

Is your teenager struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located on the Westbank in Jefferson Parish and I am here to support you and your adolescent on the journey toward healing and self-discovery.

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This practice seeks to provide counseling services, intervention programs, and community resources to tweens (ages 11-12) and adolescents (ages 13-24) and their families.  I understand the unique difficulties that many adolescents face and I strive to help these individuals obtain balance in their daily lives.  This counseling service endeavors to enhance the lives of young people in our community by supporting healthy life choices and positive decision-making skills.

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The Life Development Center for Adolescents will work diligently to improve the lives of adolescents and their families.  I believe in equipping individuals with the necessary skills     to manage their daily lives.  This organization will operate in fairness and will be based on equality without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or socioeconomic background.  I fervently seek to provide the best care to meet the needs of a diverse population.

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Viewing life from a positive perspective can often be difficult for the adolescent in today's world. We seek to provide teenagers with realistic, attainable expectations despite certain barriers or disadvantages. We will work as a team to establish and accomplish goals that will be suitable for your unique circumstances. 

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"Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change."

                             ~Wayne Dyer

All About Therapy

Learn About My Methods

My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide clients with effective tools to help them perceive the glass as half full instead of half empty. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, I hope that clients will develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles.

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Approach to Therapy:

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

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"Problem talk creates problems, 

Solution talk creates solutions."

                            ~Steve de Shazer

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Services Offered

Individual & Group Counseling

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress Management

  • Anger Management

  • Impulse Control

  • Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm

  • Grief/Loss

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Bullying (Including Cyber-Bullying)

  • Substance Use

  • Trauma/Crisis Intervention

  • Coping Skills

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self-Esteem/Self-Image

  • Sexual Awareness

  • Teenage Pregnancy Prevention/Intervention

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Family Counseling

  • Family Relationships

  • Parenting/Step-Parenting Skills

  • Domestic, Sexual, and Substance Use

 

Additional Programs

  • Educational/Academic Enrichment

  • Career Building Workshops

  • Nutrition & Health Awareness Seminars

  • Mentorship

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Average Cost Per Session

  • $60.00 - $80.00

Sliding Fee Scale Available

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Accepted Payments

  • Cash

  • Credit/Debit

  • Check

  • Paypal

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About Me

Carmen Ward-Lewis, B.A., M.A., LPC-S, NCC

  • Obtained Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Holy Cross in 2013

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Louisiana

  • National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors

  • Professional Memberships: LCA, LSCA, LMHA, LCDA, ACA, ASCA, ACAC, and Chi Sigma Iota

  • Professional School Counselor, 6 years

  • Former Middle/High School Teacher, 21 years

  • Recipient of "The Marquis Who's Who in America" Award 2022-2023

  • Presenter Louisiana Counseling Association Conference 2015 (Awarded Best of Shows)

  • "You Made a Difference" Award Nicholls State University 2015

  • Jason Foundation Suicide Prevention Training

  • Jewish Family Services Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training

  • Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Training

  • Extensive experience in working with the adolescent population

  • Caring professional, sensitive to the growing number of mental health issues facing teenagers and young adults

  • Eager to provide high-quality mental health care to adolescents and their families 

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Contact Me

ldcacounseling@gmail.com

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