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Bent Tree Counseling provides professional & confidential counseling services to Clinton & abroad.

10/23/2026

Myth: Counseling is only for a crisis.

Fact: You do not have to wait until life feels unmanageable to ask for support.

Counseling can offer space to understand patterns, strengthen relationships, prepare for a transition, practice healthier communication, or simply sort through something that has been weighing on you.

Seeking support does not mean you have failed. Sometimes it means you are choosing to pay attention before a difficult season becomes even heavier.

Learn more or contact Bent Tree Counseling:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/contact-us-1

This post is educational and is not crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

10/20/2026

Meet Mitchell “Lane” Holland, a counseling intern at Bent Tree Counseling.

Lane is pursuing his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Colorado Christian University. His background as a firefighter and first responder gives him a personal understanding of the pressures that can accompany high-stress service roles. His interests include supporting people experiencing stress, trauma, depression, and PTSD.

Much like a teaching hospital supports real-time professional training, Bent Tree Counseling is a teaching practice where counseling students complete supervised practicum and internship experiences.

Lane is available through the Bent Tree Counseling office in Clinton and also serves clients through Timothy Hill and Heritage Ranch. For privacy, inquiries and scheduling should always go through Bent Tree Counseling.

Learn more about Lane and the Bent Tree team:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/who-we-are-

10/19/2026

Counseling students! We're looking for a couple of practicum or internship students for one of our sites starting in January. We can guarantee you 10 face-to-face client hours a week & supervision. Email us if you're interested in interviewing! [email protected]

10/16/2026

One small communication shift can change the temperature of a conversation.

Instead of:
“You never listen.”

Try:
“When I’m interrupted, I feel dismissed. Could I finish my thought, and then hear your side?”

The goal isn’t to speak perfectly. It’s to describe what happened, name your experience, and make a clear request—without turning the other person into the problem.

A helpful formula:
When ___ happens, I feel ___, and I would appreciate ___.

Learn more about Bent Tree Counseling at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

10/09/2026

Friday reminder: Rest is not a reward you have to earn after everything is finished. It is one of the ways we care for the person doing the work.

If your list feels endless, try choosing one thing that truly needs your attention today—and let “good enough” be enough for the rest. A pause, a slower pace, or a quiet moment can be part of a healthy plan.

Learn more about Bent Tree Counseling at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

10/07/2026

Meet Rae Rodriguez, MaCMH, APCC, and Life Coach.

Rae supports individuals and families navigating transitions, especially third-culture kids, missionary kids, and others whose stories stretch across cultures and places. Having spent much of her own childhood abroad, Rae brings both professional preparation and lived understanding to the experience of trying to define “home.”

Her clinical areas of focus include trauma, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, crisis intervention, and the complexities of a nomadic lifestyle. Rae earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and currently offers virtual sessions.

Rae is accepting new clients. Learn more about Rae and the Bent Tree Counseling team:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/who-we-are-

09/23/2026

Staff Spotlight: Megan Clower, MA MFT, PLPC, TBRI Practitioner. Megan is a valued part of the Bent Tree Counseling team. She is currently on leave and is not accepting new clients, so today we’re simply taking a moment to recognize her and the care she brings to her work. Learn more about our team at benttreecounseling.com.

09/01/2026

Meet Dr. Rikki Permenter—the owner and Clinical Director of Bent Tree Counseling.

Dr. Rikki is a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and National Certified Counselor. She has been practicing since 2009 and brings years of experience serving people from many different backgrounds and seasons of life.

Her approach is professional and deeply human—which makes sense for someone who also loves the beach, yoga, we**ie dogs, The Office, and Community Coffee Between Roast. ☕

Bent Tree Counseling was founded from her desire to make professional, confidential counseling accessible in Clinton and through telehealth.

Choosing a counselor is personal. Learn more about Dr. Rikki and the Bent Tree team:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/who-we-are-

08/14/2026

Fall scheduling is now open at Bent Tree Counseling! 🍂

Emery, Lane, Holly, Zach, and Emily now have open schedulers, and appointments can be booked today.

• Emery — in-person sessions at our Clinton office
• Lane — in-person sessions at our Clinton office
• Holly — virtual sessions
• Zach — virtual sessions
• Emily — virtual sessions

If you’ve been thinking about beginning counseling this fall, now is a great time to find the clinician and session format that fit your needs.

Learn more about our team and schedule at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

10/06/2025

Megan has opened up more hours in her scheduler! If you’re in need of a culturally competent counselor for TCKs, expats, and cross-cultural workers - THIS IS YOUR GIRL!

Address

1706 Highway 63
Clinton, LA
70722

Telephone

(225) 218-7920

Website

http://www.benttreecounseling.com/

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