Maria "Mica" Salazar Istre, LPC, CFRC

07/25/2025

🎉 Exciting News! Amanada Maldonado Reed, LPC, CIC-Csp, is now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield Commercial Insurance! 🎉

Amanda brings a wealth of expertise in a wide range of specialty areas, including Child and Adolescent Counseling, Teens, Families, Neurodivergent/Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Veterans and First Responders, Crisis Intervention and Management, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, CBT, SFBT, Psychotic Disorders, and Attachment Styles.
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If you're ready to start your journey toward healing and growth, Amanda is here to help! To schedule a session, call (337) 703-2806 today.

06/27/2025

ISO EMDR trained therapist who has experience working with veterans. Must accept UMR.

Send a message to learn more

06/19/2025

06/16/2025

Tune in to KLFY this Wednesday, June 18 at 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM for an important segment featuring Maria “Mica” Salazar Istre, LPC, NCC, CFRC, Ashli King, LPC, NCC, and Reginald Lemelle, LPC, TF-CBT as they join the Better Business Bureau to discuss a growing crisis impacting teen boys: online sextortion scams and their devastating effect on mental health.

Inspired by a recent USA Today article, this powerful conversation will spotlight how shame, fear, and manipulation online are fueling a mental health emergency.

At Tree of Life Counseling & Consulting, we are committed to protecting our youth, raising awareness, and providing trauma-informed, culturally affirming support.
📺🌳 Don’t miss this vital community conversation on KLFY.

05/22/2025

04/22/2025

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
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I have a couple of spots for new EMDR clients located in LA, GA, TX, and FL. Call our office at (337) 703-2806 to schedule your appointment.
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To learn more about EMDR, visit www.EDMRIA.com.
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04/15/2025

04/10/2025

⭐SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT⭐

Maria "Mica" Salazar Istre, LPC, NCC, CFRC, founded Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting with a vision—to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health services tailored to the unique needs of marginalized communities in Acadiana.

Through 1A’s Small & Minority Business Services, Maria was connected with information and resources regarding woman-owned business certifications and the steps to obtain them.

Since opening in 2021, Tree of Life Counseling has flourished, offering specialized therapy approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and more.

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1A's Small and Minority Business Services, facilitated by Jack & Associates, are free of charge.
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04/02/2025

If you’ve considered EMDR therapy in the past but want to experience a faster healing process, intensives might be a good option to consider. Feel free to schedule an initial consultation with me to learn more about the process!
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To learn more about EMDR, visit www.EDMRIA.com.
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02/20/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting is now accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)! This prestigious accreditation reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of trust, honesty, transparency, integrity, and responsiveness. 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible team for their unwavering dedication and hard work, and to our amazing community for allowing us to serve you and placing your trust in us. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, healthier future. 💚

02/13/2025

We are accepting applications for part-time to full-time counseling employees. We have one opening for office based in Lafayette, Louisiana and can offer telehealth in the states of Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, and Florida. We are looking for clinicians with a background in servicing LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latinx, Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), other people of color and diverse backgrounds.

Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, social work or other related counseling field required. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, or Florida. EMDR or other evidence-based training preferred. Must be ready to pursue an advanced specialty training upon joining the team. The ability to provide trauma-informed care is a requirement. Must be willing to be credentialed with insurance panels. Email cover letter and resume to mica@treeoflifecoun.com.

Benefits Include:
•Consultation and support in building up caseload
•Flexible schedule
•Administrative support for insurance, billing and scheduling
•Monthly team meetings
•In house referrals & external referrals
•Insurance credentialing with BCBS, Aetna, UHC, UMR, Optum, & Humana commercial/private insurances