Our Mission
Nestled in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lotus Counseling and Wellness is a mental health counseling group practice serving Louisiana. Led by a team of warm mental health professionals, Lotus Counseling and Wellness welcomes all populations, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking emotional healing, personal growth, and overall well-being. Our hope is you feel seen, valued, heard, and cared for while we walk with you in your healing journey.
Did you know the lotus flower grows in mud? The lotus blooms in the murkiest, darkest, muddy waters completely untouched and pure; the mud doesn’t cling to it. A favorite quote of ours is “no mud, no lotus.” It’s through our pain and trials that we grow and bloom. This is why the lotus flower symbolizes resilience. No one can avoid tragedy and pain in this life but growing in resilience helps you endure, prosper, and experience joy despite the pain. We are here to support you in your healing journey.
Meet the Team
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Bridget Alexander, MS, LPC
Adult | Couples
EMDR Therapy
Couples | Trauma | Addiction
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Abby Webb, MS, PLPC
Children | Adults
EMDR Therapy | Play Therapy
Trauma | Behavioral Struggles
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Gabby Sonnier, MS, PLPC
Children | Teens | Adults | Couples | Families
EMDR Therapy | Play Therapy | Gottman
Neurodivergence, Complex Trauma
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Charlotte Bienvenu, LCSW, EMDR, BSP
Individual Adults
EMDR | Brainspotting | Trauma Informed Tai Chi & Yoga
Complex Trauma | Veterans | Addiction
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Mollee Helmick, MS, PLPC
Children | Adolescents
Play Therapy | EMDR Therapy
Grief, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety
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Rae Guidry, MS, PLPC
Adolescents | Young Adults
EMDR Therapy
Eating Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety
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Elizabeth deVargas, MS, LPC
Children | Adults | Couples | Families
I-CBT | Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
OCD, Relationship Issues, Aphasia, Chronic Illness
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Emilia Ranzino Meijer, MS, LPC
Assistant Clinical Director
Adults | Couples | Families
Perfection | Relationships | Anxiety
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Heidi Nowicki, MS, PLPC
Teens | Adults
EMDR Therapy | ERP | DBT
Trauma, Relationships Struggles, Behavioral Issues
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Hannah Hopkins, MS, LPC
Adults
EMDR Therapy | Sandtray Therapy
Complex Trauma, Perinatal Concerns
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Tracy Bijeaux, MA, PLPC, PLMFT
Adults | Couples | Families
EMDR Therapy | Gottman
Complex Trauma | Couples | Chronic Illness
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Genevieve Ingraldi, MA, PLPC, RN
Adults | Couples
ERP | I-CBT | Gottman
OCD, Couples, Phobias, Behavioral Addiction
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Ollie Ingraldi
Registered Pet Partners Therapy Dog
Attends Genevieve Ingraldi’s sessions
Hypoallergenic, non-shedding Standard Poodle
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Auriel Campbell, MA, LPC-S
Co-Owner | Co-Founder | Clinical Director
EMDRIA approved Trainer & Consultant
Partner & Lead Trainer for Loma Therapy
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Trent Istre
Co-Owner
Co-Founder
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Grace Bertrand
Administrator
