About Connected Counseling

“I teach people how to connect inward and move beyond thoughts, emotions, and events that happen in life. Moving beyond our conditioning allows us to experience freedom and peace, choosing what we really want in life.” -Allison Saltzman MS, LPC

Everyone is welcome in Rick’s office. Rick is trained in numerous evidenced-based practices which offer very fast and lasting relief from emotional pain. These methods process and resolve stuck unconscious material.

Rick is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is an evidenced-based practice using bilateral stimulation shown to give quick and positive results for trauma related suffering like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Rick is the only mental health professional in Louisiana certified in Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT) Practitioner. AAIT is a protocol for psychological well-being. When we are mentally uncluttered, we experience more moments of mindful awareness…an inner knowing. Integrating emotional states that appear to oppose one another alleviates emotional suffering, and this is what AAIT does.

Rick is also trained in Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy (TRET). This type of therapy guides you in accessing both the root cause of your suffering, as well as activating your innate inner healing capabilities to resolve recurring or unprocessed emotions, beliefs, or sensations. Healing can occur in as little as one session.

Rick also uses Ericksonian Hypnosis and Emotional Freedom Technique. Rick’s office is truly a place of healing, where you are welcomed exactly as you are. Rick is a Certified First Responder Counselor with specialized training in working with paramedics, firefighters, and law endowment. 

“I am here to help you reveal and heal your true you while unlocking your true potential.” –Rick Fridrick, LCSW

Lisa works with adults and older adolescents. She understands and easily connects with those who have been in traumatic situations. Lisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other mindfulness-based techniques to help people change their stuck thought patterns, emotional patterns, and behavior patterns. She also uses meditation as a tool that has been shown to have countless benefits for her clients. Lisa works with anxiety, depression, addiction, infidelity, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, gambling, hoarding, and more. She also works with couples. Being in therapy with Lisa is like sitting with a non-judgemental and impartial good friend. She is an excellent listener and cares about the well-being of others. She uses her knowledge and skills to help her clients find acceptance and present-moment awareness.

“You matter and you have potential. Don’t give up on life, because you never know what’s waiting for you around the corner.” –Lisa Harrison, MS, LPC

“My goal in therapy is for each client to feel safe, heard, and know that they have the power within themselves to live a more fulfilling, confident life.” –Olivia Baker, MS, PLPC

Brette has experience in working with tough family relationships and dynamics. She is direct, yet compassionate. She is client-led and solution-focused, bringing encouragement to the path unfolding ahead. Brette loves to bring in play therapy and multisensory methods for those who are interested. She can help with co-parenting and navigating single-parent households. Brette is able to work with children as they navigate their changing reality, and she is also able to help from the parenting perspective as well.

“Voicing your needs is not ‘needy’ or ‘dramatic’ – it is essential to your growth.” –Brette Reaux, MA, PLPC

• Mother Honey: Holistic Emotional Wellness

Lauren has been working as a coach for 8 years, but she began studying philosophy, mindfulness and energy nearly 17 years ago, at 18. She earned a BS in Psychology from LSU and from there, she dove into yoga, meditation, Reiki, mind-body connection, sexuality, feminine embodiment, and a rigorous coaching program with the VITA institute.

She is trauma-informed to ensure that her clients are kept safe as they explore their inner world; however, she does not work directly with trauma or mental health diagnoses. Her approach to healing is intuitive, holistic and client-centered. She uses an eclectic mix of tools and modalities, but overall, her sessions tend to be meditative and deeply restorative.

“My goal is to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your life, body & relationships by gently guiding you back home to yourself and the wisdom of your own body-mind.” -Lauren Sabatier, Life Coach

Stephanie loves to work with anxiety, relationships, trauma, identity, intimacy, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+. Just being In Stephanie’s presence is validating and healing. She utilizes trauma-informed concepts to create a safe and validating therapeutic environment. Stephanie takes a holistic approach to therapy. She believes in the innate healing abilities within each person. Stephanie uses mindfulness and meditative practices, somatic and mind-body techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to induce the inherent ability within each person to heal, evolve, and expand.

“Your potential and your goals are worth the effort it takes to develop them.” -Stephanie Stephenson, MS, PLPC

Devin is trained in a variety of topics including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationships, grief, family conflict, divorce, and more. Devin works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She is a mother and has personal life experience in parenting, relationships, as well as managing many tasks and roles. Devin feels it is her job to support, encourage, and empower her clients. She helps her clients process and overcome the effects of trauma using EMDR and somatic therapies. Devin is also neurodivergent affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

“Allowing ourselves to trust and more fully embody our true self is a process of opening, letting go, receiving, and taking courageous steps.” –Devin Grantham

Annette is warm, compassionate, funny, and a natural multi-tasker. Annette answers the phones, manages our billing, and takes care of our office. She loves working with people and is great at matching clients with the therapist that is best for them. Annette is a great listener and you can often find a therapist (or a few) chatting with her in her office.