LGBT therapists in Lafayette, LA

Greetings,

My name is Bridget Suire. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in behavioral health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Together we will explore the choices that clients can make to live their best life. The client is the driver, and I am the navigator. We will work together to improve your mental wellness and address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

I am a licensed professional counselor with 3+ years of private practice experience. I hold a Master's in Counselor Education from LSU (2021) and have specialized training and certification in Brainspotting and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (2024). I am passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, and providing a safe, trusting space to explore past experiences, coping mechanisms, and growth opportunities. My mission is to support your journey toward healing and moving forward.

With over 30 years of experience partnering with clients from all walks of life, I have learned one fundamental truth: the power to heal, grow, and transform already lives within you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), my goal is to help you tap into that potential. I don't believe therapy is something done to you it is a collaborative journey we take together. If you are ready to actively participate in your own growth, I am here to provide the expertise, tools, and unwavering support to help you succeed.

Life can feel overwhelming when challenges begin piling up faster than you can manage them. Whether you are struggling with substance use, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, stress, or simply trying to navigate a difficult season of life, it can be hard to know where to start. When emotions are running high and solutions feel out of reach, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain perspective, and begin moving forward with greater confidence and clarity.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I believe therapy is a space to find meaning, heal, and reconnect with yourself. My work is grounded in an existential approach, and I help clients navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, purpose, and growth. Since 2022, I’ve worked as a school counselor and PLPC, supporting children, teens, and adults with anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns using CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.

I believe everyone needs help from time to time.

I specialize in evening and weekend appointments. Later appointments are available, please request your needs.

I am a friendly goal-oriented therapist who believes strongly in positive self-reinforcement. I have a Master's degree from La Tech University with a background in private practice for over 20 years. I am Licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a professional counselor. I am also Licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana.

I earned an MSW from Tulane School of Social Work in 1989 and am a clinical social worker. I also practice Psychodrama and am a graduate of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute in NY. I work primarily with musicians, actors & writers. I have a long history of working in non-profit agencies and schools, providing top notch care to disadvantaged and oppressed adolescents and families.