Gala Oliver-Singh , LPC

Gala Oliver-Singh brings 22 years of professional counseling experience in Louisiana, supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma, grief, identity concerns and life transitions. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a credential that reflects formal graduate training and a state license to practice counseling. Inspired by her own transformational work as a client, she earned a Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University and has served in outpatient clinics, community programs, school-based mental health roles and domestic violence services.

Her practice is rooted in a client-centered, relational approach that aims to help individuals, families and groups identify healthier behaviors and integrate them into daily life. She has a long-standing commitment to educating and empowering people who have been marginalized or stigmatized, with focused experience in ethnic and sexual identity development, LGBTQ issues, blended family dynamics, communication problems and parenting challenges. Gala has facilitated personal growth groups for LGBTQ young adults and consulted on identity development and the coming out process.

Gala blends empathic listening with practical strategies to address immediate concerns while building toward longer term change. She strives to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore choices, build coping skills and move toward greater resilience, improved relationships and a clearer sense of purpose.

Client-Centered and CBT Care Available Online

Gala Oliver-Singh integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-directive relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work - it is useful for exploring identity, self-esteem, relationship and life adjustment concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Gala works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods based on what is most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients learn new coping strategies and decide which techniques fit their daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to access licensed professionals from convenient locations, while preserving the structure and therapeutic focus of in-person work.