Strategic Counseling Solutions

12/23/2025

A little preparation and planning can help avoid meltdowns this season. Take time to communicate expectations ahead of time and allow downtime for everyone.

12/22/2025

Traci Simmons counsels individuals, couples, families and children, helping them overcome their personal, relational, emotional, and behavioral issues. Her specialties include behavior modification, trauma, abuse, grief, parenting, and marriage. She is a Registered Play Therapist and EMDR Therapist located in our West Monroe office.

12/19/2025

Take time for yourself during the busy holiday season.

12/17/2025

Managing conversations is not always easy. Here are some ways to improve communication when it is difficult.

12/16/2025

Hannah Gravelle is trained in EMDR and specializes in somatic interventions to help the body heal from trauma and promote emotional regulation and wellness. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, sports performance issues, and body image struggles. Call 318-450-8719 to schedule an appointment.

12/11/2025

Small moments of self care in a busy season can make a big difference.

12/08/2025

It’s okay to have boundaries during the holidays too.

12/04/2025

Get to know Julia Renfrow! She is a PLPC in our West Monroe office and Cedar Crest Baptist Church

What types of therapy do you provide?
I work with children ages 4 years and up with Play Therapy and TF-CBT, adults, and families with FFT approach.

What do you love about your work?
What I love about working with children and families is seeing how each member within the playroom or in office sees how they impact one another. How they are able to recognize that their connection with each other creates the person they are becoming or working to be. Family connection is so important in everyone's life, not just in the child's life, but also in the parent's life, grandparent's life, aunt's/uncle's life, and spouse's life.

What do you wish more people knew before beginning counseling?
One thing I wish more people knew before beginning counseling is knowing that once you make an impact in the current world you are in, you are forever slowly changing your future.

12/02/2025

Gratitude for the big things and little things can create a positive mindset. Allow yourself the opportunity to recognize and feel those blessings.

11/30/2025

We are proud to be a part of “Lincoln Lights up the Pines” the next 2 weekends at Lincoln Parish Park! Drive through to see festive displays from all your favorite local businesses!

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

While the holidays can be a joyous time with family and friends, we also need to take care of our mental health through the busy season.