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A Christian counseling clinic serving Southwest Louisiana
Life can be overwhelming - especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, fear of the unknown, challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement from an understanding and empathetic counselor, Lake Area Counseling is here for you.
We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves and others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and finding real and practical solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there; today is all we have and the future is what we make of it. We believe in moving forward.
We are relationship-focused. We know relationships brought the wounds and relationships will bring the healing. We believe in coping skills and positive thinking; but we believe in healing and supportive relationships even more.
We believe in Hope Unlimited.
O U R T EAM



Desaree Armand, M.Ed., PLPC
Kim Patton
Office Admin
Cole Campo
M.A., PLPC
O U R S E R V I C E S
We are a full service mental health clinic and treat a variety of presenting issues and disorders.
Please click on the links below to discover more about our services and treatment approach.
Services
Family therapy
Couples counseling
Relationship Retreat
Teens
Individual
Geriatrics
Depression & Mood disorders
Anxiety/Specific phobias
Anger management
Grief, loss & major life changes
Gender identity
Trauma counseling
Faith & spirituality
Online counseling
Leadership coaching
SASSI assessments


Office hours:
Monday - Thursdays, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays (closed)
Location: 1117 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA
Phone: 337-414-8379
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Looking for a Christian counselor? For questions about integrating faith and counseling, click here.

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