The Metairie Team

 Hi there, and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor born and raised in the greater New Orleans area. I received my Masters in Counseling from The University of Holy Cross and have been practicing throughout the city of New Orleans as a school counselor.

Creating a judgment-free environment where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings is a top priority for me. My philosophy is that your counseling experience should be individualized to your needs and goals. I use an integrated approach to provide counseling and play therapy services to children, teens, adults, couples, and or families. With a collaborative effort, we can find resolutions to develop long-term strengths. 

Recover from your obstacles. Reconnect with yourself. Rise to a better you. 

Let’s do this together!

I have a passion for connecting and helping people reach balance, direction, and live a more fulfilling life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with people from various backgrounds including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief, stages of life, trauma, severe mental illness, and marital/relationship issues. Therapy is highly effective, but requires openness, patience, and dedication! I would love to work with you and help you on this journey called “Life.” 

I tend to be eclectic and pull from many different modalities, while still continuing to grow, expand, and research new ones.  Therapy is not a “one size fits all” that I keep in mind in sessions.  Each person and their uniqueness should be considered in finding the right technique or method to suit that person. Just to name a few techniques that I use include: cognitive reframing/restructuring, meditation/relaxation, solution focused, deconstructing negative thought/behavioral patterns, light hypnosis for rewiring subconscious, affirmations, frequency healing/Healy device, and thought writing.

Hi! My name is Ayana Sylvester. I would love to work with clients who are ready for healing. I believe that counseling is a collaborative approach where the client is the expert of their issues and the counselor provides support and guidance through difficult times. I attended Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans where I earned my Masters in clinical counseling. I work with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, stages of life, trauma, abuse, and relationship issues. I am ready when you are!

 Hi there! My name is Rebecca Rinehart, and I am so proud of you for taking this step in finding a therapist! Let’s face it, life can be hard. It’s natural to feel stuck sometimes, but I believe that everyone has the resources and strengths within themselves to overcome these struggles of life. I provide an open and non-judgmental space for all clients to meet them where they are. From teens to adults, couples, and families of various backgrounds, I treat a wide range of presenting issues including; ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life stages, and relationship issues. Life and relationships are meant to be enjoyable. My aim in therapy is to walk alongside you and create meaningful changes so that you can feel alive again. Whatever brings you in, you tell me when, and we will begin! 

Hi! My name is Ryan Hanson and I’m a provisionally licensed counselor. I’m originally from

Roswell, New Mexico, but have called New Orleans my home for more than a decade now. I

graduated with my Master’s in Counseling from Adler University in Chicago. Working with clients

to better understand themselves and to build a solid foundation for who they see themselves as

and their place in the world is one of the big focuses of my approach. How we see ourselves

and how we navigate the world influences every aspect of our lives. Thanks for reading this and

I look forward to working together!

 Hi! I am so excited to meet you in your journey towards healing and growth. I see the counseling relationship as a space where you and I create a relationship based on trust, authenticity, and genuineness in order to discuss your experiences, feelings, and thoughts. I received my masters in counseling from Loyola University of New Orleans. I have experience working with couples, teens, and adults with various issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and addiction. I aim to create a safe non-judgmental space to meet you where you are at in your journey.  

   Hi! My name is Noah Rachal, and I am a student intern from the University of New Orleans Counseling program. My therapeutic approach of choice is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is one that uses problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations. As your counselor, I want to ensure that you are heard and prioritized as a precious human being.  I look to provide a safe and comforting space for you to address your needs, goals, and concerns. Together, I am hopeful that we can work to create beneficial changes in your life!