Bossier Family Counseling

08/25/2025

We are taking clients at Bossier Family Counseling! We offer counseling for all ages as well as trauma therapy including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Schedule your session today at 751-7285!

06/28/2025

“How is talking to a therapist different than venting to a friend?”

There's nothing quite like a good heart-to-heart with a trusted friend. But therapy is different—and it’s not because your friend isn’t supportive.

Here’s what sets therapy apart:
🧠 It’s not just listening—it’s trained listening.
Therapists are trained to pick up on patterns, blind spots, and emotional cues you might not even realize you’re sharing. We’re listening between the lines, not just nodding along.

🛠 It’s goal-oriented.
Venting can help you feel heard in the moment. Therapy helps you understand why it’s happening and what to do with it. It’s about insight + action.

🧩 It’s neutral and judgment-free.
Your therapist doesn’t have personal stakes in your decisions. That creates a safe space to be fully honest—without worrying how it might affect your relationship with them later.

📚 It’s rooted in evidence.
Therapists use proven methods (like CBT, EMDR, or mindfulness-based techniques) to help you build real coping tools—not just “talk it out.”

🔁 It’s consistent and confidential.
You won’t get ghosted. You won’t feel like a burden. And you won’t worry that your struggles will be shared with others. Therapy is built on boundaries that protect your growth.

✨ In short:
A friend is there to support you.
A therapist is there to support you and help you transform what you’re carrying.

You can absolutely have both—and many people do. But if you’ve hit a point where venting isn’t moving the needle anymore, that might be your cue to reach out.

04/08/2025

Meet our generous 2025 French Open- Gold Sponsors!

🎾 Asbury UMC
🎾 Dr. Stephen Tyer
🎾 Bossier Ladies Tennis
🎾 NWLACTA
🎾 Home Federal Bank
🎾 Hal & Keri Martin
🎾 Dittle’s Garden
🎾 James, Hardy & Haley CPA
🎾 Chris & Carolyn Goodwin
🎾 Bossier Family Counseling
🎾 Oasis Printing
🎾 Thaxton Title
🎾 Bank of Coushatta
🎾 Joel Girouard State Farm
🎾 Be A Zac Foundation
🎾 Ace Printing
🎾 Ryan & Celeste Stehr
🎾 Melissa Rose Maggio Foundatipn
🎾 Three Happy Tails
🎾 Rodgers Homes & Construction

We are so proud to have the community support of these committed businesses and friends of Katy Build.

02/27/2025

Bossier Family Counseling is excited to announce that Brian Johnston, PLPC is joining our team. Brian is available to see children, teens, adults, and couples. He is trained in all areas of mental health counseling. Call or text our office at 318-751-7285 to make your appointment! Welcome Brian, we are thrilled you are joining us!

02/05/2022

Today would have been my father's 76th birthday. He and my dear friend, Jeanne Pope, shared the same birthdate. I am reposting the blog I wrote when Jeanne was dying in honor of all of those enduring grief. We lost my precious brother and father all within five months. Grief is a process and is not for the weak...prayers for all enduring it ❤️

My blogs usually consist of humorous stories…mostly at my expense! And, humor is wonderful and healing, but cannot be the case with this blog. My friend is dying. Death is so complicated. She is re…

08/29/2021

I spent the morning searching for a card that my brother and sister-in-law gave me on my last birthday this past May. I knew I saved it because what my brother wrote in the card was so special to me. He described me as "trustworthy, honorable, and kind." He stated in the card that people "migrate to me because they see who I am in my words and deeds." He said for that he was "so proud of his little sister." It made me cry when I read it back in May....

https://bossiercounseling.wordpress.com/2021/08/29/depression-lies/

I spent the morning searching for a card that my brother and sister-in-law gave me on my last birthday this past May. I knew I saved it because what my brother wrote in the card was so special to m…

06/29/2020

I have lived with a man for 31 years who has endured racism. Those of you who know us well may be thinking, no way. Yes way. Growing up, he was called many names but "sand ni**er" was the most common one. Over the years, as he has entered the "white world," the racism has lessened, but there are times when it is still present to this day. [ 285 more words ]
https://bossiercounseling.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/369/

I have lived with a man for 31 years who has endured racism. Those of you who know us well may be thinking, no way. Yes way. Growing up, he was called many names but “sand ni**er” was t…

04/13/2020

As we continue social distancing and staying at home when possible, the licensed counselors at Bossier Family Counseling are working hard to creatively meet the needs of those who may need counseling. We are now offering a 4-session package for $300 (regularly $420) for new clients. The online video sessions must be used within a 6-week period and are 50 minutes in length. Call 751-7285 today to schedule your sessions with Karen Johnson or Jennifer Nawas.

04/09/2020

Over the past few weeks or what quite honestly feels like years, I have had several 4-letter-words of choice to insert. Several. Even this morning, I was feeling down (yes a counselor feels down sometimes). My poor little brother (he is 44 but I still say little) was calling just to check in and instead heard my blubbering on his end of the phone. [ 302 more words ]
https://bossiercounseling.wordpress.com/2020/04/09/insert-4-letter-word-of-choice/

Over the past few weeks or what quite honestly feels like years, I have had several 4-letter-words of choice to insert. Several. Even this morning, I was feeling down (yes a counselor feels down so…

04/06/2020

We are all going through a difficult time, one where counseling may be very beneficial. The therapists at Bossier Family Counseling are now participating in tele-health counseling and are offering several options for costs and session lengths. We also accept many insurance plans. Call 318-751-7285 today for more information.

03/21/2020

The Louisiana Professional Counselors (LPC) board has lifted any restriction on tele-counseling as they have recognized that this is a great time of need for mental health counseling. We are please to announce that we will participate in tele-counseling for those in need. Please call 751-7285 to schedule an appointment with Karen Johnson or Jennifer Nawas. We will give you detailed information on this easy process when you schedule your appointment.

03/20/2020

We are now offering tele-Counseling at Bossier Family Counseling. Please call 751-7285 to find out the options that may work for you.

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😢The coronavirus has been declared a pandemic - the widespread impact it is having is truly devastating. There has been a lot of attention of course on the physical health consequences, the societal impact, the economic impact... but very little on the impact it is having on mental health 💚

Unfortunately it looks like the situation is getting worse and will continue to (at least short-term) - this is why it’s so important to:
1) Acknowledge the role it will/ is having on your mental health (as illustrated in this post)
2) Prioritise your mental health ESPECIALLY during this period - the “outer world” is very uncertain / volatile at present which makes our “inner world” vulnerable. Please look after it!
💚Please share to raise awareness of the mental health impacts - there’s been so little coverage of them and it’s so important to raise awareness of this