The Center for Children & Families is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Crowley Counseling Center, marking a year of further expanding access to high-quality mental health services for children, families, and individuals throughout Acadia Parish and the surrounding communities.
Since opening its doors one year ago, the Crowley Counseling Center has provided a welcoming, trauma-informed environment where clients can access professional counseling services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and play therapy. The clinic accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, helping reduce barriers to care and ensuring more families can receive the support they need.
The Center for Children & Families first expanded counseling services into Crowley in 2014, providing community-based and in-home counseling support to children and families throughout the region. Over the next decade, the organization saw firsthand the growing need for accessible mental health services in South Louisiana and remained committed to meeting families where they were.
In 2025, that commitment took a significant step forward with the opening of the Crowley Counseling Center, a dedicated clinic space designed to increase access to care and provide a broader range of evidence-based mental health services. The facility allows The Center to offer individual counseling, family therapy, play therapy, and other specialized therapeutic interventions in a welcoming, trauma-informed environment.
“The opening of this clinic represented the next chapter of our work in Crowley,” said Dr. Katie Guinn, Regional Director for the Crowley Counseling Center. “For years, we have served families throughout this community, but having a dedicated counseling center has allowed us to expand services, increase accessibility, and create a space specifically designed to support healing and growth. We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud of the impact we’ve seen during this first year.”
As mental health needs continue to rise across Louisiana, the Crowley Counseling Center remains committed to providing evidence-based, client-centered services that support emotional well-being and long-term healing.
“This anniversary is about more than celebrating a building—it’s about celebrating over a decade of commitment to the children and families of South Louisiana,” said Dr. Matt Nappier, Chief Executive Officer for The Center for Children & Families. “We began serving this community in 2014, and the opening of our Crowley Counseling Center last year allowed us to deepen that commitment by expanding access to high-quality, trauma-informed care. We are honored to partner with local schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure that hope and healing remain accessible to every family who needs it.”
The Crowley Counseling Center is part of The Center for Children & Families’ growing network of services across Louisiana and Mississippi. Through counseling, advocacy, prevention, and family support programs, The Center serves thousands of children and families each year.
As the organization celebrates this milestone, leaders are looking ahead to continued growth and opportunities to expand access to mental health care throughout South Louisiana.
About The Center for Children & Families
Founded in 1999, The Center for Children & Families exists to promote safe, healthy environments for children and families through advocacy, counseling, education, and prevention. Today, the organization operates four regional locations and serves thousands of clients annually, helping them overcome life’s most difficult challenges and build brighter futures. To learn more or donate, visit www.standforhope.org.