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Grief counselors and therapists in Slidell, LA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Slidell, LA
Slidell residents facing bereavement and unresolved grief can access compassionate talk therapy with 615 providers specializing in grief recovery and loss. Headway supports your healing through flexible scheduling, often with sessions available as soon as the next day.
Hello! I’m Ryan Forbes, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University (2003) and a Master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary (2008). My practice primarily focuses on working with adults and older teens, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find balance.
If you are struggling to be the best person you can be for your spouse or your family I would love to help.
Beyond my professional qualifications, I bring real-world experience to my work. I’ve been happily married for 26 years and am the proud parent of four wonderful children, which has enriched my understanding of the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth.
My style is warm, validating, and compassionate, while also being honest and intentional. I believe therapy should feel supportive but also purposeful. As our therapeutic relationship grows, I offer direct feedback and thoughtful challenges to help you move out of patterns that no longer serve you. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and a stronger sense of control over your life. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. I use evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and I am trained in EMDR. An evidence-based approach that helps clients process trauma and distressing experiences in a way that feels manageable and empowering.
I take a warm, nonjudgmental approach to therapy where you can feel safe, seen, and accepted as you are. I bring a calm presence, gentle humor, and deep care for people into the room. My faith is important to me and shapes the way I love and honor others, while always respecting your beliefs and values. I am trained in trauma work and draw from CBT, person centered therapy, mindfulness, and I am actively learning EMDR to better support healing.
About our therapists in Slidell, LA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 83%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 34%United Healthcare

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish

- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online

- 84%Woman
- 15%Man

- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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