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Acadian Counseling Center The mental health professionals and staff at Acadian Counseling Center are here to assist you!

Acadian Counseling Center started with a simple premise: Help people to improve their lives. Here at Acadian Counseling Center, we provide necessary therapy to improve the quality of life. This has a different meaning for each individual; therefore, together we can prepare a unique plan to carry out the steps to do so. We believe that trust and a genuine relationship between the client and counselor is paramount in creating change. We strive to form a safe and fun-loving environment to help clients feel empowered and open to sharing and expressing themselves. Acadian Counseling Center was incorporated in 2012 with the hopes of increasing mental health awareness and reducing the stigma related to therapy in our community

We are very proud to announce that Krystal "Dawn" McNemar, LCSW is now taking new EMDR clients. Dawn has been working di...
10/20/2026

We are very proud to announce that Krystal "Dawn" McNemar, LCSW is now taking new EMDR clients. Dawn has been working diligently on her EMDR training over the past few months. Appointments are available as soon as this week with most major insurances accepted. Her Integrated Mental Health Medicine practice also remains open!

Dawn's practice centers on releasing subconscious patterns, beliefs, and emotional attachments that keep you feeling stuck. Using Subconscious Release Therapy (SRT), Aroma Freedom, and her EMDR training, she help clients process past experiences, heal childhood wounds, reduce emotional intensity, & create healthier thought patterns for lasting change.

She deeply believes in getting to the root of your problems and guiding your healing using a holistic approach: mind, body, and soul. She work with clients who have a range of mental health concerns. You deserve to feel worthy and find deep acceptance of yourself; and her goal for you is to feel better each time you leave her office!

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Sean Alphonso, LPC, to our team! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Sean and the experience, comp...
10/16/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Sean Alphonso, LPC, to our team! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Sean and the experience, compassion, and support he brings to our practice! 💙

Sean is currently accepting new clients and has immediate openings available, including evening and weekend appointments, with Sunday appointments available upon request.

✨ A little more about Sean:

Sean has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are navigating a variety of life’s challenges. His areas of specialty include:

Addiction & Substance Abuse
Depression & Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Crisis Management
Cultural Issues
Self-Esteem & Self-Care
Life Transitions

Sean’s counseling approach is rooted in Existential Therapy, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He works with clients to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, navigate life’s challenges, and find greater meaning and purpose. His goal is to help individuals develop a plan to reduce the impact of these challenges and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

💬 You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. We’re here to help you take the next step toward healing and growth.

📞 Call us today at 337-504-4974 to schedule an appointment with Sean!

Please help us give Sean a warm welcome in the comments! 👏💙

https://acadiancounselingcenter.com/more-about-sean

Meet another one of our awesome team members, Nina Mcalvanah, MS, LPC!! Nina specializes in substance abuse. She typical...
10/16/2026

Meet another one of our awesome team members, Nina Mcalvanah, MS, LPC!!

Nina specializes in substance abuse. She typically works with individuals who are substance users and individuals who are sexual trauma survivors.

Check out our website to learn more about our team!!

acadiancounselingcenter.com

We are often our own harshest critics. Take today to be your own biggest supporter. Show yourself some love and do somet...
10/12/2026

We are often our own harshest critics. Take today to be your own biggest supporter. Show yourself some love and do something for you. Most importantly remember that you are worth caring about. Reach out if you are in need of some additional mental health support. We would love to speak with you.

Meet one of our awesome counselors, Evan Broussard, MS, LPC!
10/08/2026

Meet one of our awesome counselors, Evan Broussard, MS, LPC!

Conflict with a friend doesn’t mean the friendship is over - it just means it’s realistic. Give yourself and your friend...
10/05/2026

Conflict with a friend doesn’t mean the friendship is over - it just means it’s realistic. Give yourself and your friend a moment to pause and see each other. A few small adjustments can make the relationship grow even deeper 🤍

A few little wins can do more than you think. You don’t need to be perfect to have a good day, celebrate what went well ...
10/02/2026

A few little wins can do more than you think. You don’t need to be perfect to have a good day, celebrate what went well and try again on what didn’t. There’s always tomorrow and always progress to be made. 🤍

🌿 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, ALEX! 🌿We are excited to welcome Alexander "Alex" Manuel, MS, LPC, to Acadian Counseling Center! ...
09/29/2026

🌿 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, ALEX! 🌿

We are excited to welcome Alexander "Alex" Manuel, MS, LPC, to Acadian Counseling Center! 💚

Alex brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. He works with young adults, adults, and older adults, offering an individualized, compassionate approach to counseling.

His areas of focus include:
✨ Anxiety and depression
✨ Life transitions and personal growth
✨ Relationships and interpersonal challenges
✨ Self-esteem and personal identity
✨ Stress management and coping skills

Alex believes that meaningful therapy begins with a genuine connection. His collaborative, nonjudgmental approach creates a welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their experiences and working toward their goals.

Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition, working through relationship challenges, or simply looking to better understand yourself, Alex is here to help.

📅 Alex is NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS and is available for scheduling at Acadian Counseling Center!

📍 Lafayette, Louisiana | Telehealth available throughout Louisiana

📞 Call us at 337-504-4974 to schedule your appointment!

Join us in giving Alex a warm welcome to the Acadian Counseling Center family! 💚

🌿 Feeling overwhelmed? Try grounding.When anxiety, stress, panic, or difficult emotions take over, it can feel like your...
08/20/2026

🌿 Feeling overwhelmed? Try grounding.

When anxiety, stress, panic, or difficult emotions take over, it can feel like your mind is somewhere far away from the present moment.

Grounding is a therapeutic technique that can help bring you back to the here and now.

Krystal "Dawn" McNemar, LCSW offers her clients one simple technique we often teach is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise:

👀 5 things you can see
👋 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

Take your time. Notice the details. Breathe slowly.

Grounding isn't about making difficult emotions disappear. It's about helping your nervous system slow down enough that you can respond instead of react.

It can be especially helpful when you're experiencing:
• Anxiety or panic
• Racing thoughts
• Emotional overwhelm
• Stress
• Feeling disconnected or “checked out”
• Trauma-related distress

💚 Sometimes the first step isn't figuring everything out. Sometimes it's simply coming back to the present moment.

At Acadian Counseling Center, we help clients develop practical coping skills they can use both inside and outside of therapy.

Save this post for the next time you need to feel a little more grounded. 🌿

📍 Lafayette, Louisiana
💻 Telehealth available throughout Louisiana

Spilling the Tea With Michele! Susan “Michele” Domingue, MS LPC shares some reasons why stress gets worse at night and s...
08/17/2026

Spilling the Tea With Michele! Susan “Michele” Domingue, MS LPC shares some reasons why stress gets worse at night and some methods to keep in mind to combat that experience. ☕️

What are some methods you use to handle stress?

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850 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 212
Lafayette, LA
70508

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Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
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