Morgan Wangerin Lemoine

With over thirteen years of experience in the field, I bring a depth of knowledge and a steady, grounded presence to every session. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and one of only eight Certified DBT Specialists (C-DBT) in the state of Louisiana. I received my DBT training at a VA hospital, where I had the privilege of working closely with veterans and developing a strong foundation in trauma-informed care.

Throughout my career, I have worked across all levels of care, from crisis settings to outpatient therapy, and that range has made me a confident, compassionate guide for clients navigating emotionally intense situations. I am also a Certified Trauma Specialist, and my work spans adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing challenges like trauma and PTSD, borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders. I believe deeply that recovery is possible and that renewed hope is always within reach.

I take a holistic approach to therapy, honoring the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit. At my core, I am a behaviorist. I believe that change is real, measurable, and achievable, but I'm also highly adaptable. I meet each client exactly where they are, drawing from a toolkit of evidence-based approaches tailored to their unique needs and goals. DBT is often central to my work, particularly for clients managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, or self-destructive patterns. I also incorporate Motivational Therapy to help clients reconnect with their own internal drive for change — because lasting transformation has to come from within, not from the outside in. And when trauma is part of the picture, trauma-focused methods guide us in processing the past so it no longer dictates the present.

I see the therapeutic relationship itself as a vehicle for healing. I work collaboratively with every client — not as an authority handing down answers, but as a steady partner helping you find your own. That means building a space where honesty is safe, where your goals are the compass, and where you always leave with something real to carry into your week.

Our first session is about you, all of you. We'll complete a thorough intake assessment together and explore what brought you to counseling right now, what you're hoping to change, and what you want your future to look like. By the end of our first hour, we will have built a clear, personalized roadmap toward your goals. You won't leave empty-handed: you'll walk away with a concrete plan, a meaningful first step to take during the week, and a renewed sense of hope that where you are right now is not where you have to stay.