Michele Louviere, M.Div., LMFT, Director of Counseling

Michele, Celebration Hope Center’s Director of Counseling, oversees a mental health team of over 25 counselors working at six sites, as well as doing individual, couple and family therapy. Michele returned to New Orleans from Oregon in February 2006 to develop and oversee Celebration Church’s trauma counseling response for a post-Katrina community. Through her experience with Katrina and specialized trainings, Michele has developed an expertise for working with trauma clients, especially those struggling to recover from childhood trauma, such as sexual abuse.

Michele serves on various local committees and coalitions and has worked with other community non-profit organizations for mental health recovery for the greater New Orleans’ area. She has also helped facilitate multiple trainings for local pastors and mental health workers post-Katrina. She has been a member of American Association of Christian Counselors since 1998. Michele is passionate about seeing individuals, couples and families experience true, lasting freedom and healing through Jesus Christ. You may reach Michele by emailing her at MicheleL@celebrationchurch.org.