Anastasia Arceneaux , LPC

Anastasia Arceneaux is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of experience in the counseling field. She holds a master’s degree in psychological counseling and a Specialist in School Psychology, qualifications that reflect advanced training in clinical counseling and in supporting children and adolescents within educational settings. She has worked across a variety of mental health environments with children, adolescents, and adults, and holds multiple certifications in behavioral health.

Anastasia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and integrates a blend of clinical approaches into her work, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Over her career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-injurious behaviors, parenting and family challenges, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and other life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the person is regarded as the expert of their own story. She focuses on identifying strengths and building practical coping skills while respecting each individual’s pace and goals. Anastasia approaches treatment with empathy and collaboration, aiming to empower people as they work through challenges and pursue greater well-being.

Approaches for online therapy and what to expect

Anastasia commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR as part of her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship so a person can explore their feelings and make their own choices; it is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening coping. CBT is a skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then develop practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms; it can be appropriate for people coping with past trauma or abuse.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Anastasia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Anastasia can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of travel or local constraints.