Melissa Lacoste, LPC
Melissa Lacoste is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Louisiana, practicing since 2019. She earned her Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans in 2013.
Melissa brings a wide range of clinical experience, having worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across multiple settings. Her background includes several years on an inpatient psychiatric unit (2006–2013), working with the District Attorney’s office in diversion programs for misdemeanor and felony cases, and serving in group private practice in recent years.
She has supported clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and crisis situations. Melissa is passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and a greater sense of fulfillment in their lives.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness practices, and meditation techniques.
Melissa strives to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to share openly and work toward meaningful change.
Melissa brings a wide range of clinical experience, having worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across multiple settings. Her background includes several years on an inpatient psychiatric unit (2006–2013), working with the District Attorney’s office in diversion programs for misdemeanor and felony cases, and serving in group private practice in recent years.
She has supported clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and crisis situations. Melissa is passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and a greater sense of fulfillment in their lives.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness practices, and meditation techniques.
Melissa strives to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to share openly and work toward meaningful change.