Lotus Counseling & Wellness

02/02/2026

At Lotus we have 3 different office areas in a quaint little courtyard area.

Suite 403 is our kids and up office. Here you’ll find our 4 clinicians that offer play therapy to children and also offer services to adolescents, adults, couples and families.

01/30/2026

Today is Jackie’s last day at Lotus. We are so grateful for the 3 years we had with her and her contribution to the Lotus community.

She is now partnering with Jeane Carmichael with Brio Counseling Center.

You can reach her here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jackie-hidalgo-lafayette-la/1101135

01/26/2026

01/15/2026

Meet Emilia!

Emilia is our go to counselor for:

🪷Couples
🪷Perfectionism
🪷Anxiety
🪷Career Exploration/ Struggles
🪷Relationship Struggles
🪷Self-Esteem/ Identity
🪷OCD

Learn more and schedule with her today: www.lotuscounselingandwellness.com/emilia

01/09/2026

Congrats to Elizabeth deVargas!!

This is no small accomplishment for mental health professionals and takes a minimum of 2 years after receiving their Masters.

Elizabeth is beloved by her clients and Lotus team members!

She has a special focus working with:
🪷 Couples
🪷 Adjusting to Aphasia/ post stroke
🪷 Parents/ Parenthood
🪷 OCD
🪷 Relationship Struggles

Learn more about Elizabeth here: www.lotuscounselingandwellness.com/elizabeth

01/06/2026

Gabby is our go to counselor for

🪷 Neurodivergence (ADHD/ Autism)
🪷Trauma & Crisis
🪷 Teens & Preteens
🪷 Couples & Families

Gabby is pragmatic and creative in her therapeutic approach. She’s warm an direct in her approach bringing the perfect balance to the therapy room.

Learn more and reach out to schedule with her today!
https://www.lotuscounselingandwellness.com/gabbyd

12/28/2025

Meet Mollee Helmick, MS, PLPC

She specializes working with children and sees clients between 2-18 years old.

She has a background in elementary school teaching and Human Development and Family Studies.

She is EMDR trained and utilizes Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, amongst others and can offer faith based counseling upon request.

She offers reduced therapy from $80-$100/ Individuals and $100-$125 for families

She’s available Monday- Thursday 2-8 PM and Fridays 2-4 PM

Mollee HelmickMS, PLPCChildren experience the world differently than adults. When they feel overwhelmed, confused, or unheard, they may not yet have the words to explain what they are feeling. Through play, children are able to express emotions, process experiences, and build the skills they need to...

12/22/2025

Congrats Mollee 🎉🥳👏
1. Completing your Masters of Science in Counseling
2. Receiving your Provisional License as a Professional Counselor (PLPC)!!!!

11/17/2025

Looking for a counselor who:

☀️ Accepts BCBS or UHC commercial
☀️EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, Parts work trained
☀️Works with trauma, families, autism, mood disorders, low self esteem, and relationship struggles
☀️Teens & Adults
☀️Availability M-F 9-2
☀️Can offer faith based counseling

Hannah is warm, knowledgeable, steady & nurturing

Hannah HopkinsMS, LPCHi, my name is Hannah. I provide a safe space in counseling to walk alongside clients as we develop a therapeutic relationship to help clients navigate through life stressors, challenges, and crises to improve overall well being. I have a Masters degree in Counselor Education w....

11/15/2025

Our Clinical Director and Owner had the privilege of teaching the north campus leadership team of The Center for Children and Family in Sandtray Therapy this past week.

All clinicians at Lotus have been trained by Auriel in Sandtray therapy to help clients increase their therapeutic experience.

Sandtray Therapy:
🪷Connects the right and left brain
🪷Is used for all ages and great for trauma processing
🪷Helpful for emotional regulation
🪷 Is an evidenced based therapeutic practice

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