Cody Broussard , LPC

Cody Broussard holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from McNeese State University. He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - credentialed to provide clinical counseling services through the Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners and brings eight years of professional counseling experience to his work.

Before and alongside his counseling career, he spent more than 18 years in Christian ministry as a pastor and chaplain, a background that includes a joint combat deployment to Iraq with the United States Air Force and the United States Army. Those years of ministry and service inform his respectful, compassionate approach to supporting people through difficult seasons. He creates an atmosphere of understanding where clients can explore challenges without judgment and receive individually tailored care.

His clinical practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with client-centered and solution-focused techniques, offering practical strategies alongside empathetic listening. He values vulnerability and believes in meeting each person with respect and a personalized treatment plan. He supports clients through the therapeutic process and looks forward to working with those seeking growth and change.

Applying therapeutic approaches through online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience from their own perspective. In practice this means the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and support so clients can explore values, identity, and goals at their own pace - useful for relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more adaptive ways of responding. It is practical and structured, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to unhealthy behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps clients resolve mixed feelings about change. It can be especially helpful for addictions, behavior change, and situations where people feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility and accessibility, letting licensed professionals and therapists meet clients where they are. These options can make scheduling easier, support continuity during life changes, and allow people to engage in therapy in formats that suit their daily routines.