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Jennifer Ladd

LPC, NCC, CAGCS, RYT-275.

Welcome to my space, I am so glad you are here!

I’m Jen (she/they). I am a Brainspotting-trained, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-275) working with clients who live in Louisiana and Kansas.

As a lifelong animal lover, I am passionate about working with veterinary medicine professionals, understanding the unique stressors faced by those in helping and high-intensity professions.

I utilize an existential (the philosophy of meaning making) approach to therapy that incorporates somatic awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based practices that align with your individual needs and goals for therapy.

My practice is non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative in an effort to cultivate trust, safety, and respect. I value all dimensions of human diversity, and I am a proud accomplice within the LGBTQAIP+ community.

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Who I work with…

I am honored to work alongside adolescents (ages 14+) and adults who are seeking support, including those who are experiencing:

  • The unique stressors of veterinary medicine or adjacent roles, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and stress.

  • Anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or overwhelm.

  • Grief that is ongoing, and experienced as a multitude of waves, emotions and thoughts.

  • LGBTQAIP+ teens and adults who are navigating identity exploration, minority stress, or simply seeking an affirming space to explore life with support.

  • A desire to cultivate mindfulness, self-compassion, authenticity, and a life that feels aligned with their values.

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and who are seeking evidence-based support and recovery.

  • CPTSD/PTSD challenges and somatic concerns.

  • A new chapter or a season of life transition and are seeking support in the navigation of these changes.

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What it’s like to work with me..

In our individual therapy sessions, we'll create a space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and reconnect with yourself in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable by:

  • Honoring Your Lived Experience: I see you as a whole person, shaped by your lived experiences and the ways they influence how you move through the world. Our work will strive to honor the unique intersections of your culture, values, beliefs, relationships, and social systems that have impacted your life.

  • Meaning-Making, Somatics and Mindfulness: I utilize an existential approach to therapy, grounded in the philosophy of meaning making, and integrate somatic awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based practices.

  • Integrating Evidence-Based Practices: Neuroscience informs my clinical practice, and I often share research and evidence-based resources with clients. I am trained in Brainspotting (levels 1 & 2) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. I frequently use skills from Polyvagal Theory, Existential Therapy, Feminist Theory, Parts Work/IFS, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

  • Authenticity, Humor and Self-Compassion: Healing doesn't always have to feel heavy. Together, we will be curious about how your experiences have shaped your relationship with your body, laugh at some dark humor together, and make space for grief, uncertainty, and the difficult parts of being human. We will focus on practices of authenticity, self-compassion, somatic awareness, and mindfulness in ways that feel meaningful, sustainable for you.

I know that beginning the therapy process can feel overwhelming. If you feel like we may be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out whenever you feel that you are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions:

    • Licensed Professional Counselor in LA, (LPC #9038)

    • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in KS, (LCPC #04398)

    • National Certified Counselor, (NCC #1653825)

    • Trained in Brainspotting levels 1 & 2.

    • Southeast Brainspotting Institute (SEBI) Fellowship 2023-2024

    • Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS #661919) 

    • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-275)

    • Trained in Eco-Somatic Therapy

    • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive compulsive disorder

  • I have a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University and a bachelor's degree in psychology with a studio art minor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

    Honors awarded:

    • Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award 2022

    • President of Sigma Lambda Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society 2021-2022

  • Yes, I do! Just make sure you’re in the state of Louisiana or Kansas at the time of our session, in a private location with a door, and have access to WiFi.

  • 50-minute individual session: $150

    50-minute partner/family session: $175

    Payment is collected at the time of each session.

    90-minute individual sessions available at an additional rate.

    Brainspotting Therapy Intensives:

    $325 for a 2-hour session, $475 for a 3-hour session.

    I offer a limited number of adjusted-rate sessions for individuals who may benefit from therapy but need a more accessible rate. These spots are limited and offered based on current openings.

    30-minute clinical consultation for licensed mental health clinicians seeking additional support in their work. Consultation may include case conceptualization, clinical resources, and discussion of ethical considerations. $44

    Payment is collected at the time of each session.

  • All major debit and credit cards are accepted. HSA/FSA cards are also accepted.

  • I do not accept insurance; however, I am able to provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Let’s connect

Interested in working together?

Please complete this form and I will reach out to schedule a free 15-minute introduction to therapy.