THERAPY
Therapy that meets you where you are.
Therapy can be a place to slow things down, make sense of what feels stuck, and build a clearer path forward. At ACC, treatment is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to the person—not a one-size-fits-all process.
WHO WE HELP
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes something specific has happened. Other times, life simply feels harder, heavier, or less manageable that it used to.
Stress, anxiety, burnout, major changes, or the sense that you are carrying more than you can comfortably manage.
When life feels overwhelming
Relationship difficulties, perfectionism, avoidance, conflict, or behaviors that make sense in the moment but keep getting in the way.
When patterns keep repeating
Trauma, painful experiences, loss, shame, or memories that continue to affect how you feel and respond today.
When the past still feels present
You may not have a diagnosis or a crisis—you may simply want more clarity, healthier relationships, better coping, or a stronger sense of yourself.
When you want something to change
WHAT THERAPY CAN ADDRESS
Support for the things that keep showing up.
Therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, from ongoing stress and relationship patterns to trauma, identity, and major life changes. You do not need to fit neatly into one category to begin.
Anxiety
Depression
Stress and burnout
Shame and self-criticism
Perfectionism
Emotional regulation
Emotional & Mental Health
Relationships & Life Transitions
Couples concerns
Communication and conflict
Boundaries
Grief and loss
Major life changes
First-time therapy
Trauma & Complex Concerns
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Men’s mental health
Identity and self-understanding
Complex behavioral patterns
Forensic-related treatment needs
Concerns that feel difficult to fit into a single label
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear process, without pressure to have everything figured out.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if it is your first time. We keep the process straightforward, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand what to expect along the way.
We’ll talk about what brings you in, what you hope might change, and whether ACC feels like the right fit.
1. Start with a conversation
Your clinician will work with you to identify goals and shape treatment around your needs, priorities, and pace.
2. Build a plan together
Therapy is not static. We’ll check in on what is helping, what needs to shift, and what progress looks like for you.
3. Adjust as you go
MEET THE CLINICIANS
ACC’s clinicians bring different areas of focus and experience to therapy while sharing the same commitment to thoughtful, collaborative, evidence-based care.
Different strengths. Shared approach.
Richard M. Burleigh, MS, LPC
Men’s mental health, trauma, forensic treatment, and complex clinical concerns.
Kaitlyn Begnaud Terro, MA, LPC
Anxiety, perfectionism, couples work, and support for those new to therapy.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
A few things are helpful to know.
We want the process of getting started to feel as straightforward as possible. Here are a few practical details about therapy at ACC.
Sessions are available in person at our downtown Lafayette office, with secure telehealth options available when appropriate.
In-person & telehealth
ACC accepts select insurance plans. Participation may vary by clinician, and coverage depends on your specific benefits.
Insurance
Fees vary by clinician and service. We’ll review applicable fees with you before scheduling so you know what to expect.
Session fees
Scheduling & cancellations
Appointments are scheduled in advance. Late cancellations and missed appointments may be subject to the full session fee.
You don’t have to know exactly what to say before you begin.
Starting therapy can simply begin with a conversation about what’s been feeling difficult and what you’d like to be different.