Emma Carline,

After participating in student teaching as part of her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Louisiana State University, Emma realized she wanted to help her students more than she could as a teacher. Upon graduating, Emma pursued her Master’s degree in School Counseling at LSU. During her internship, Emma realized her passion for working with adolescents in the middle and high school setting. This fueled her job pursuits after graduation in the school and private practice setting. “I approach counseling from a perspective in which thoughts & actions are explored to better understand the client’s problems & to develop solutions. The majority of my work has dealt with helping children and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, self-harm and socio-economic barriers.

Emma is a Lafayette native who returned home after graduation to support her hometown community through her counseling services. She returned to the high school she graduated from as a Professional School Counselor to support her students to develop life skills that will carry them to success in all areas of their adult lives. “I believe that children & young adults are resilient & have the ability to grow in a safe and supportive environment” says Emma. “I want my clients to feel safe to share in sessions, as if the office is their escape to process their outside world that is in chaos.”

Emma has worked in middle school and high school as a Professional School Counselor for 8 years, most recently leaving Lafayette High to pursue her dream of private practice full time. Emma is co-owner of Clarté Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents. She is a Licensed Supervisor and has a passion for walking with newly graduated counselors as they grow into their new roles. She works with clients 12 and up in person and via Telehealth.