Reginald Lemelle

Guided by the powerful belief that personal experiences can be transformed into tools for helping others, Reginald Lemelle, MS, LPC-S, TF-CBT, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his role as Assistant Clinical Director at Tree of Life Counseling. With a diverse range of specialties, Reginald's practice encompasses individual, family, and group psychotherapy, with particular focus on crisis intervention, grief and bereavement counseling, men's issues, racial trauma, and supporting young adults through life's challenges.

As a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Reginald has honed his skills to address a wide spectrum of mental health concerns. His areas of expertise extend to the complexities of childhood and parenthood, marital difficulties, and the life challenges that often stem from disturbances in family and other interpersonal relationships. Reginald's approach to therapy is deeply collaborative, emphasizing the importance of working together with clients to establish meaningful goals and achieve successful resolutions to their most pressing concerns.

What sets Reginald apart is his integrative approach to counseling. Drawing from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic methods, he skillfully combines Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This versatility allows him to tailor his approach to each client's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience. Reginald's commitment to his clients extends beyond the therapy room, as he incorporates both in-session and between-session techniques to maximize the benefits of the therapeutic process.

At the core of Reginald's practice is a deep-seated belief in the power of the therapeutic alliance. He views counseling as a team effort, built on a foundation of trust, genuineness, and openness. This collaborative spirit drives his work as he helps clients explore and define their current challenges, develop future-oriented goals, and work diligently towards realizing those aspirations. Reginald's ultimate aim is to empower his clients, fostering the skills and resilience needed to effectively manage life's ongoing challenges and opportunities.

Reginald Lemelle's approach to therapy is perhaps best encapsulated in his own words: "Everything I've gone through in this life can't be for nothing. I have to do something with it, I have to use it to help others." This philosophy not only informs his practice but also inspires hope and determination in those he serves, making him a valuable asset to the Tree of Life Counseling team and a trusted guide for clients on their journey towards mental health and personal growth.