Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting

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Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting is a multiculturally focused group counseling practice that seeks to bridge the gap for ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC minority communities in the Acadiana area. Just as the branches of a tree strengthen and grow upwards to the sky, we too grow stronger, striving for greater knowledge, wisdom and new experiences as we move through life.

Black wellness is powerful, intentional, and deeply rooted. 🖤 This month, Aureyon Conner, PLPC, and Briana Clay, PLPC, s...
02/25/2026

Black wellness is powerful, intentional, and deeply rooted. 🖤

This month, Aureyon Conner, PLPC, and Briana Clay, PLPC, share reflections on what healing looks like in Black communities — and why it remains essential to our collective future.

In multilingual households, language is more than communication—it’s where emotion, memory, and identity live. 🌳 In her ...
02/23/2026

In multilingual households, language is more than communication—it’s where emotion, memory, and identity live. 🌳

In her latest blog, Karina Santiago‑Velazquez, PLPC, explores how bilingual and multilingual families experience mental health differently, and why therapy must honor the languages people feel in, not just the ones they speak.

From deeper trauma processing to stronger family connection, bilingual therapy creates space for healing that feels authentic, culturally rooted, and emotionally precise.

Read the full blog, here: https://www.treeoflifecoun.com/blog -- to learn how language shapes healing—and why multilingual care matters.
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To schedule a session with Karina, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

Teen dating violence doesn’t always start with physical harm — it often begins with control, pressure, or emotional mani...
02/20/2026

Teen dating violence doesn’t always start with physical harm — it often begins with control, pressure, or emotional manipulation. 🌳

This month, Briana Clay, PLPC, is reminding teens and caregivers what healthy connection actually looks like: safety, respect, boundaries, and the freedom to be yourself.

Every teen deserves relationships rooted in care, not fear. Every caregiver deserves tools to support the young people they love.💚

To schedule a session with Briana, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

Black History Month reminds us that healing, rest, and joy are part of our legacy. 💚 This month, Ashli King, LPC‑S, NCC,...
02/18/2026

Black History Month reminds us that healing, rest, and joy are part of our legacy. 💚

This month, Ashli King, LPC‑S, NCC, and Bridget Alexander, LPC, share reflections on what Black wellness means in our communities — and why it deserves to be honored every day.

Cultural competence was once the gold standard in therapy—but today, it’s not enough. 🌳 In his latest blog, Reginald Lem...
02/16/2026

Cultural competence was once the gold standard in therapy—but today, it’s not enough. 🌳

In his latest blog, Reginald Lemelle, LPC‑S, TF‑CBT, breaks down why traditional competence models often fall short for BIPOC and immigrant communities. Real healing requires cultural humility, anti‑oppressive practice, and a willingness to examine power, privilege, and lived experience—not checklists or stereotypes.

At Tree of Life Counseling & Consulting, we believe clients are the experts of their own stories. Our work centers collaboration, curiosity, and care that honors identity, community, and culture.

To learn how cultural humility transforms therapy into a space where people feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered, read the full blog: https://www.treeoflifecoun.com/blog.
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To schedule a session with Reggie, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

Welcome back, Mario! 🎉🌳We’re excited to share that Mario has returned to Tree of Life — this time as a Provisional Licen...
02/16/2026

Welcome back, Mario! 🎉🌳

We’re excited to share that Mario has returned to Tree of Life — this time as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor.

Mario brings compassion, cultural awareness, and a deep commitment to serving our community. As a bilingual clinician, he provides counseling for Spanish‑speaking teens and adults, helping make mental health care more accessible and affirming for all.

To schedule a session with Mario, call our office at (337) 703‑2806.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on grand gestures — they’re built on small, consistent habits of care. 💕Bridget Alexa...
02/13/2026

Healthy relationships aren’t built on grand gestures — they’re built on small, consistent habits of care. 💕

Bridget Alexander, LPC, shares simple ways couples can strengthen connection, improve communication, and nurture emotional safety.

To schedule a session with Bridget, call our office at (337) 703-2806. 🌳

Neurodivergent kids thrive when they feel understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are. 🧠Amanda Maldonado Reed...
02/11/2026

Neurodivergent kids thrive when they feel understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are. 🧠

Amanda Maldonado Reed, LPC, CIC-Csp, shares simple, affirming ways caregivers can build self‑esteem and help kids embrace their strengths, needs, and unique ways of being in the world. 🌳💚

For many, faith is a source of comfort and belonging. For others, it has also been a place of fear, shame, or confusion....
02/09/2026

For many, faith is a source of comfort and belonging. For others, it has also been a place of fear, shame, or confusion. 💚

In her latest blog, Ashli King, LPC‑S, NCC, explores the difference between religious trauma and faith‑sensitive counseling, and why understanding that difference matters. Healing doesn’t require abandoning your beliefs or ignoring your pain. With the right support, you can reclaim your spirituality, your voice, and your peace.

Read the full blog (https://www.treeoflifecoun.com/blog) to learn how compassionate, trauma‑informed, faith‑honoring care can help you move toward restoration. 🌳

To schedule a session with Ashli, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

Teen dating violence is more common than many realize — and it often starts with subtle red flags. Karina Santiago‑Velaz...
02/06/2026

Teen dating violence is more common than many realize — and it often starts with subtle red flags.

Karina Santiago‑Velazquez, PLPC, shares key reminders for teens and caregivers about what healthy love looks like, what warning signs to watch for, and how to seek support.

Every teen deserves safety, respect, and relationships rooted in care. 💚

This week we celebrate International Play Therapy Week — a time to honor the powerful role play has in helping children ...
02/05/2026

This week we celebrate International Play Therapy Week — a time to honor the powerful role play has in helping children heal, grow, and express themselves. 🌳

We’re proud to highlight our clinicians who provide compassionate, developmentally attuned play therapy:
✨ Amanda Maldonado Reed, LPC, CIC‑Csp
✨ Karina Santiago‑Velazquez, PLPC
✨ Briana Clay, PLPC
✨ Joy Norwood, LPC

Thank you for creating spaces where children feel safe, understood, and free to be themselves. Your work makes a lasting impact. 💚

Black History Month is a celebration of strength, culture, and collective healing. ✊🏾Joy Norwood, LPC, and Reginald Leme...
02/04/2026

Black History Month is a celebration of strength, culture, and collective healing. ✊🏾

Joy Norwood, LPC, and Reginald Lemelle, LPC‑S, TF‑CBT, remind us that Black wellness is not separate from Black history — it is Black history. This month, we honor the legacy that shaped us and the resilience that continues to carry our communities forward. 🖤❤💛💚

To schedule as session with Joy or Reginald, call our office at (337) 703-2806.

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516 Verot School Road, Ste A
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13377032806

Website

https://tree-of-life-counseling.clientsecure.me/

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