Andrea LeDee, Counselor - PLPC

Reintroducing myself with an updated Psychology Today profile—now including my EMDR training and certification as a Parent Educator. Grateful to keep growing in the work I love.

Andrea Olivier LeDee, Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, Lafayette, LA, 70501 | Psychology Today Andrea Olivier LeDee, Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, Lafayette, LA, 70501, (337) 636-6381, I believe that all people have the capacity to live well and to create the solutions they seek. My role as counselor is to hold the light as you find your own way. How do I do that? I create a wa...

📣Professional Update

I’m excited to announce that I’ve recently completed my EMDR Basic Training and am now a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator!

I look forward to sharing these two powerful approaches that deepen how I support clients and families:

🧠 EMDR Basic Training — an evidence-based approach that helps people heal from trauma, stress, and distressing life experiences by supporting the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate.

👩‍👧‍👦Certified Positive Discipline Educator — training that equips me to teach and guide parents using Positive Discipline tools, which emphasize connection, respect, and encouragement rather than punishment or control.

💬 If you’re curious about EMDR, need parenting support, or want to join a group, send me a message or text/call me at 337-458-9500 to learn more or join the interest list for upcoming parent groups.

A Simple Practice to “Get G.L.A.D”

Did you know our brains naturally focus more on what’s wrong than what’s right?

That’s called the negativity bias — a built-in survival mechanism that helps us stay alert to danger, but it can also leave us feeling anxious or discouraged.

The G.L.A.D. technique helps balance that bias by retraining your brain to notice the good, the growth, and the joy in everyday life.
✨ G – Grateful: What’s one thing you’re thankful for today?
✨ L – Learned: What did you learn about yourself or the world?
✨ A – Accomplished: What’s something you got done (big or small)?
✨ D – Delight: What moment brought you joy?

Practicing G.L.A.D. daily builds emotional resilience and a more realistic outlook — not ignoring the hard things, but remembering they aren’t the only things.

The G.L.A.D. technique was developed by Donald Altman as a way to develop a more positive/balanced attitude towards life. Practicing this technique has gently nudged me to notice and name the beautiful moments around me, which neuroscience shows helps us remember and savor them more deeply.

Try ending your day with G.L.A.D. as a journal prompt, quiet reflection, or sharing it around the dinner table (or in the car--my favorite). Let me know how it works for you and if you'd like a PDF version that I use with groups with more information and guidance!

life

Ready to release and move forward?
I have new openings available!

🍂 Monday: 1 spot (perfect for Acadia Parish teachers & students)
🍂 Wednesday: 2 spots (including late evening)

Sandtray, one of my most-used techniques, offers a gentle, yet powerful, way to let go, process, and grow. Message or call me to learn more or to find out if I am good fit for you at 337-458-9500

👋Sometimes life seems overwhelming… okay it can be more than sometimes… many times life can seem overwhelming🙏. Let’s give permission to ourselves to take a break and prioritize our mental health💜. Why not extend that permission to our kids and students and clients, let’s prioritize mental health around our community and around the world!🌎

Our rural office in the Church Point area offers a quiet, grounding environment with serene views of blue skies and green trees and the gentle sounds of nature. It's an ideal setting to engage in the important work of self-discovery and healing.

I have Wednesday availability, and I would be honored to join you on your wellness journey. Reach out to me by call or text at 337-458-9500 to schedule a free phone consult.

Looking forward to being Madame LeDee, the School Counselor at École Saint-Landry ❤️ (Part-time! I’ll still be doing private practice counseling as well)

🦁La nouvelle aventure commence!

💚Mrs. Andrea LeDee is from Church Point, LA, where she lives with her husband and children. She has been an educator for 14 years, including 11 as a math/science teacher and three as a school counselor. She is passionate about supporting children and families through creative and compassionate counseling that nurtures emotional wellbeing, learning, and healthy relationships.

💛Mrs LeDee loves traveling and going on adventures with her family, especially her new grandbaby. She enjoys exploring cultures—both her own and others—as well as gardening, reading, paddleboarding, camping, and hiking.