Victoria Ellender, PLPC

Victoria Ellender, PLPC I’m a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Southwest Louisiana.

A firm believer that each person’s journey is unique, I help my clients find their own version of healing and peace. Hi, I’m Victoria, a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
(PLPC), in Southwest Louisiana. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s complexities with purpose and authenticity.

I love how Natalie Parsley, PLPC describes the complexities of motherhood. She is accepting new clients now at Soulshine...
06/04/2026

I love how Natalie Parsley, PLPC describes the complexities of motherhood.

She is accepting new clients now at Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC.

✨ Motherhood can be beautiful and overwhelming at the same time—and you deserve support through both. ✨

This season of life can change how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how much space you feel you have for your own needs.

Many mothers carry an invisible mental and emotional load—juggling responsibilities, caring for everyone around them, and wondering why they feel exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

If this resonates with you, know that your experience is valid.

Therapy can be a space to:
🌿 Regulate your nervous system
🌿 Challenge self-criticism and guilt
🌿 Reconnect with your identity beyond caregiving
🌿 Create a life that feels more balanced and aligned

You don’t have to choose between being a devoted mother and caring for yourself.

Both matter 🤍


Interested in reaching out? ⬇️⬇️⬇️
📍1515 Common St. Lake Charles, LA
📧 [email protected]
📱337-306-9363 Text/Call
Book online: https://www.soulshinecounselingandwellness.org

Love this reminder from Kate Guillory, LPC.
06/01/2026

Love this reminder from Kate Guillory, LPC.

Ever feel like you’re just driving with the parking brake on?
​Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it means to feel "stuck." It’s not always a major crisis; sometimes it’s just waking up tired, feeling trapped in the same mental loops, or realizing your usual coping mechanisms just aren’t cutting it anymore.

Therapy isn’t about being "broken" or needing someone to fix you. It’s having a neutral copilot who helps you look at the map, spot the roadblocks you keep hitting, and figure out a better route forward.

​If you’re sitting in that heavy, stagnant space right now, just a reminder that you don’t have to find your way through it alone. Reaching out for a little extra support is the most courageous thing you can do for yourself. ✨

Interested in booking or a consultation? See information below ⬇️

Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍 1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
🌐 soulshinelakecharles.org
📞337-429-5189 or 337-214-2910

Have you heard of ‘Relational fitness’? This is the set of skills, emotional strength, and relational habits that help y...
06/01/2026

Have you heard of ‘Relational fitness’?

This is the set of skills, emotional strength, and relational habits that help you build and sustain healthy, meaningful connections — with others and with yourself — in a way that supports your overall well-being and life success.

Why Relational Fitness is Important:

Studies have shown that the quality of our relationships is one of the most powerful predictors of a person’s overall happiness and even physical health.

By fostering healthy relationships, we can improve our physical, mental and emotional health for life!

Book now!
Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍 1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
🌐 soulshinelakecharles.org
📞337-499-2046

Have you heard of 'Relational fitness'? This is the set of skills, emotional strength, and relational habits that help y...
06/01/2026

Have you heard of 'Relational fitness'?

This is the set of skills, emotional strength, and relational habits that help you build and sustain healthy, meaningful connections — with others and with yourself — in a way that supports your overall well-being and life success.

Why Relational Fitness is Important:

Studies have shown that the quality of our relationships is one of the most powerful predictors of a person's overall happiness and even physical health.

By fostering healthy relationships, we can improve our physical, mental and emotional health for life!

Book now!
Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍 1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
🌐 soulshinelakecharles.org
📞337-499-2046

05/29/2026

The coolest litte counseling + wellness center in Lake Charles

We have a new counselor joining our team at Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC. Welcome, Natalie Parsley, PLPC!
05/22/2026

We have a new counselor joining our team at Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC. Welcome, Natalie Parsley, PLPC!

We are thrilled to introduce our newest therapist addition to the SOULSHINE Team, Natalie Parsley, PLPC ☀️

Natalie especially has a heart for supporting women navigating the journey of motherhood, and she also enjoys working with kiddos (8+), adolescents, and adults. Her vibe is super warm and gentle, with a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.

She is now booking new clients at our cozy office in Downtown Lake Charles beginning June 1st! Online Booking available.

Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
📧 [email protected]

I love supporting the process of ✨Soul Care✨ Often, we feel disempowered in our lives when we are disconnected from ours...
05/18/2026

I love supporting the process of ✨Soul Care✨

Often, we feel disempowered in our lives when we are disconnected from ourselves and others. By trusting ourselves and prioritizing healthy relationships with ourselves and others, we are superpowered. ✨

I am accepting new clients for both couples and individual summer sessions at:

Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍 1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
🌐 soulshinelakecharles.org
📞337-499-2046

05/18/2026

A phenomenal therapist who combines equal parts warmth and compassion with a wide range of clinical experience and topno...
05/12/2026

A phenomenal therapist who combines equal parts warmth and compassion with a wide range of clinical experience and topnotch skill. Check out Kate Guillory, LPC for more information.

Kate Guillory, Licensed Professional Counselor, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, (337) 548-4560, I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy is not always easy, and I understand how difficult it can be to ask for support when you’ve been trying to manage everything on your own. My goal is to provide a welc...

New spots open for summer time! If you have been  considering therapy, this is your sign! 💫Message me today to get start...
05/12/2026

New spots open for summer time! If you have been considering therapy, this is your sign! 💫

Message me today to get started!
Soulshine Counseling + Wellness, LLC
📍 1515 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
🌐 soulshinelakecharles.org
📞337-499-2046

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