- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
- CBT and humanistic ideas
About Detria
Detria Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She works with common life stresses and emotional struggles including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Detria keeps sessions straightforward and human. She brings a conversational style and sometimes light humor when appropriate. She avoids labels and aims to treat each person with respect while listening for what matters most to them.
Her work has included supporting people after trauma and emotional abuse, and helping with relationship strain, career stress, and parenting concerns. She uses a mix of practical techniques to address panic, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Detria says she pulls from different therapeutic styles such as cognitive-behavioral ideas and humanistic perspectives to build a plan that fits the client. In session she focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through patterns that keep problems going.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect direct conversation about goals, coping strategies for day-to-day life, and attention to what gets in the way of progress. The practical aim is clearer choices and better tools for handling social situations, stress, and change.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Detria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral ideas and humanistic approaches. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes, which is often helpful for panic, social anxiety, and worry. Humanistic approaches emphasize listening, personal values, and helping people clarify what matters to them, which can help with life purpose, self-esteem, and grief.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to try methods, see what fits, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That process may include trying thought records, gradual exposures, or values-based exercises and reviewing how those feel in day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to have regular check-ins and to practice skills between meetings while still working with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is described as conversational, direct, and sometimes uses light humor. She says she avoids labels and focuses on respectful, interactive work.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of experience in mental health, practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.