Scotty Arceneaux

“In addiction, we give up everything for one thing, but in recovery, we give up one thing for everything.”

I’m Scotty, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, born and raised in South Louisiana. I’ve spent most of my adult life working in the helping professions, and supporting people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives is work I care deeply about.

I earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a focus on Behavioral Health and a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies, and later completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, graduating with honors. I’m also an independently licensed addiction counselor and hold advanced credentials in alcohol and drug counseling.

I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. My goal is to offer a safe, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can show up as your full self. I believe healing begins when people feel seen, respected, and empowered to reconnect with their own strengths.

My approach to therapy is humanistic, collaborative, and affirming. I believe that each person already carries the capacity for healing and growth, and my role is to help you access and strengthen that ability. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed,” but about learning how to cope more effectively, understand yourself more deeply, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and affirmative therapy. Early on, we’ll work together to create a treatment plan that reflects your goals, values, and needs. I focus on teaching practical coping skills and supporting you in applying them in real life, so progress continues outside of sessions as well.

I support adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management challenges, including panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disorders. I work with individuals experiencing grief and bereavement, end of life issues, infertility, chronic conditions such as diabetes, and other health-related disabilities that impact emotional well-being. My practice also supports clients living with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depressive illness), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), eating disorders, alcohol and substance abuse concerns, anger management and impulse control difficulties, and complex family or relationship issues.

I provide affirming care around identity development, cultural and ethnic issues, women’s issues, men’s issues, maternal mental health including prepartum and postpartum transitions, and LGBTQ+ concerns, including support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

In our first session, you can expect a supportive and relaxed conversation focused on getting to know you and understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your goals, and what you’re hoping to gain from counseling.

There’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for you. My intention is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, respected, and clearer about what therapy with me can look like moving forward.