Meet Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW

A compassionate,  experienced therapist in Baton Rouge — and a real person who genuinely cares. There is a place that is peaceful— where you are accepted no matter what you look like, who you love (as long as everyone's a consenting adult), or what you believe. Here you are accepted, cared about, listened to, and taught how to love yourself.
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ABOUT ME

Learn about Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW — a licensed therapist in Baton Rouge, LA with 30+ years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma in adults.
MEET MECHELE DE AVILA EVANS, LCSW
I'm Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW. After earning my bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan, I went on to complete my Master of Social Work there as well. After graduating, I moved to New Orleans, drawn by its culture and community, and I haven't looked back since.
NAVIGATING MY EARLY CAREER
Early in my career, I  worked with adults navigating mental health crises and substance use  disorders at an inpatient facility. I later joined the State of Louisiana at  Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, where our team launched one of the  region's first dual-diagnosis programs treating mental health and addiction  simultaneously, a model that is now considered the standard of care.
OPENING MY PRIVATE PRACTICE
I opened my first private practice in New Orleans in 2005, then moved to Baton Rouge in 2010 to marry my wonderful husband. After working across several agencies, I returned to what I love most: private practice. I've honed my listening skills over more than 30 years of practice. I've earnestly studied how to treat trauma, depression, and anxiety. I provide compassionate counseling services to adults in Louisiana. I do not judge you, I empower you. I work with you and support you with insights and tools to guide you on your wellness journey.
A SAFE ACCEPTING PLACE
This is your journey back to yourself. We'll focus on what you can do to change the thoughts, situations, or behaviors that no longer serve you — and give you relief that you've been needing for a long time. You've had enough people tear you down. Let's build you back up. Let's clear out the weight you've been carrying. It no longer serves you. Together, we'll find and heal the pain and the hurt. I'll remind you that you're human — just like everyone else. You don't need a perfect life. Just a good-enough one where you're happy and thriving. Come in. Take a breath. Learn to love to relax. Learn to live the life you love.

WELCOME TO MY OFFICE

My office is located in Baton Rouge's Sherwood Forest neighborhood at 1082 Havenwood Drive. Here, you don't have to pretend or put on an act. You can simply be yourself. Working with a therapist should feel safe and supported, and that is what you'll find here. You can be vulnerable, and know that I am here to help you.

My office is in an  apartment behind the house. As you come up the driveway, look to the right and you'll see white French doors that lead into the office, just across the  courtyard.
You may park in the carport or driveway.

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