Karlee Beville, LCSW-BACS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-board approved Clinical supervisor
If you feel ‘stuck’ in the past, unable to stay present in the current moment, or as if your thoughts are controlling you instead of the other way around, you are not alone. Trauma can impact us in more ways than we may realize, and sometimes we may not even recognize that we have past trauma, which could explain the symptoms we are experiencing now. I would love to help you become more present, challenge negative thought patterns, develop better coping strategies, and provide the support you need to start thriving instead of just surviving.
I am also passionate about serving those who are seeking to understand their own neurodivergency or supporting the needs of someone they love. I have both personal and professional experience navigating the complexities of neurodivergency and understand the lack of support for those of us who need it. I am here to offer an understanding, listening ear, as well as provide accommodations, support, and advocacy skills to help you better accommodate your life or the needs of someone you love.
Whether you have been having a hard time recently or it has been challenging for quite some time, I would love the opportunity to support you through the struggle. I want to see you thrive despite whatever challenges life throws your way. Let’s figure it out together!
PROVIDES IN-PERSON COUNSELING AT THE ALEXANDRIA, LA, OFFICE AND ONLINE COUNSELING IN LOUISIANA
Professional experience
*Bachelor’s of Social Work with a Minor in Psychology- Louisiana College 2018
*Master’s of Social Work with concentration in Healthcare and Behavioral Health- Louisiana College 2019
*Worked in Pupil Appraisal advocating for individuals with support needs and neurodivergencies
*Almost 5 years of experience working in inpatient mental health. Experience working with adults experiencing mental health crisis, adolescents experiencing crisis, as well as veterans and active duty service members struggling with PTSD and substance use.
*Trained in EMDR and provided EMDR to veterans and active duty members for 3 years
specialty Areas
Trauma
Neurodivergence
Anxiety
Depression and Mood Disorders
Self Discovery
Bipolar Disorder
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Dissociative Disorders
LGBTQIA+
Therapists and Helping Professionals
Veterans and Military Families
Post-Partum and Early Motherhood
about me
It has become the greatest honor of my life to hold space for people when they are hurting– to see true pain and not look away, but give my clients a safe space to heal. I am passionate about helping others advocate for themselves and find ways to make their lives work better for them. We all need help sometimes, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve others.
I have been described as “quirky” and bring my own personality and style to how I do therapy. I am very flexible to meeting my clients where they are at and want to do everything I can to make the therapy experience more comfortable for them-whether that’s having clients bring in their own comfort items or crafts they are working on, or providing fidgets and grounding tools. It is very important to me to make the therapy space as comfortable as possible.
When I am not working, I am spending time with my family and friends. I am a mother of a beautiful, tiny tornado and love speaking with clients about the chaos of motherhood. I am an animal lover and would love to see pictures of your pets in session! I also love fall and have fall themed decorations in my office all year long.