Amelia George , LPC

Amelia George is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. With a focus on practical strategies and compassionate guidance, she helps people identify the changes they want to make and build a path forward toward a more manageable, meaningful life.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing, tailoring interventions to each person's needs. Her work often centers on reducing distressing behaviors, improving coping skills, and addressing issues such as postpartum depression, panic attacks, addictions, body image, codependency, and workplace or family dynamics.

Amelia works primarily with adults and aims to meet clients where they are, combining structured skill-building with empathetic listening to help clients reach their goals. She has three years of professional experience and uses a flexible, individualized approach that balances short-term strategies with longer-term growth.

Away from clinical work she enjoys writing, crafting personalized items, photography, travel, and learning new skills. She lives in the river parishes of Louisiana with her family and a dog named Jaxson. She is an active member of professional organizations including the Positive Discipline Association, Louisiana Counseling Association, National Anger Management Association, American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, and Chi Sigma Iota.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions toward the life they want. It blends acceptance of difficult feelings with practical steps to live in line with personal priorities and can be helpful for anxiety, life transitions, and low motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that maintain distress. It offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and anger by teaching skills such as thought restructuring and behavioral experiments.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and grief by fostering self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amelia works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access care from home. These formats let licensed professionals deliver consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.