Lily works primarily with children, teens, and young adults ages 5–25. She tailors her approach to each person’s developmental stage, personality, strengths, and individual needs.

Lily works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, and struggles with confidence or connection.

She also supports young people navigating major life transitions and the challenges that come with growing up.

A strengths-based approach focuses not only on what is difficult, but also on the strengths, abilities, relationships, and resources you already have.

Lily works collaboratively with clients to identify what is working, build on those strengths, and develop new skills for handling challenges.

Therapy with children and teens looks different for everyone. Depending on their age and needs, sessions may include conversation, activities, skill-building, creative approaches, and other developmentally appropriate strategies. Lily's goal is to create a space where young people feel safe, respected, and able to be themselves.

No. Therapy is not about forcing someone to talk before they are ready. Lily focuses on building trust and creating a safe, judgment-free environment so clients can open up at their own pace.

Yes. Parent involvement can be an important part of therapy, particularly for younger children.

Lily will work with families to determine what type and level of parent involvement is most helpful while also giving young clients an appropriate sense of privacy and independence.

It's common for teens to feel unsure about therapy, especially if it wasn't their idea to start.

Lily focuses on building a genuine relationship with each client and giving them a voice in the therapeutic process. The goal is for therapy to feel collaborative rather than like another adult telling them what they need to do.

Yes. Lily works with children and teens experiencing anxiety and can help them better understand their emotions, develop coping skills, build confidence, and navigate situations that feel overwhelming.

Yes. Lily works with children, teens, and young adults experiencing depression, including low motivation, sadness, isolation, hopelessness, and difficulty finding enjoyment in things they once cared about. Therapy can provide a supportive space to understand what is happening and begin moving toward meaningful change.

Yes. Lily works with young people who have experienced difficult or traumatic experiences. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can process their experiences at a pace that feels manageable and develop tools to feel more grounded and empowered.

Yes. Lily provides virtual therapy for clients located in Louisiana.

Lily is part of Chand Counseling's Community Cares program, which provides four therapy sessions at no cost, followed by ongoing therapy at a sliding-scale rate.

Lily does not currently accept insurance and she is not able to provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Lily is a graduate student at Tulane University who is currently completing her internship with Chand Counseling.

She is under the supervision and guidance of both Kandis and Mary Elizabeth to ensure the highest quality of care for the clients she serves.

The best way to determine whether Lily is a good fit is to schedule a consultation. You can talk about what you're looking for, ask questions, and learn more about her approach before deciding whether to move forward with therapy.