Regina Champagne,

Howdy, my name is Regina Champagne, and I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor here at Clarte Counseling. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I’m a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a wife, among many other things. I see couples and individuals aged 13 and up. My areas of focus including anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ+ related issues, and an emphasis in working with couples of all types.

I have a great passion for working with couples and the LGBTQIA+ community. My approach is informed by theories and methods such as family systems, existential, and the Gottman Method. I take a direct approach with my clients to consider both the individual and their relationships, as well as patterns both in and outside of the therapy room. I hold the belief that each individual has the ability to make meaningful choices in their life should they choose to do so; & I’m here to help you do exactly that.

As mentioned above, I utilize the Gottman Method having completed the Level 2 training with the Gottman Institute. The Gottman Method is a well-researched approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman. It focuses on enhancing relationships by fostering emotional connection and improving communication. The method is grounded in years of research and helps couples address conflicts, strengthen friendship, and build a deeper sense of intimacy. It emphasizes four key areas: building love maps (understanding each other’s world), nurturing fondness and admiration, turning toward each other in times of stress, and creating shared meaning. This approach is practical and action-oriented, guiding couples through tools and strategies to create lasting, positive change in their relationship dynamics. 

*Under the supervision of Dr. Julius Austin, LPC-S & Robyn Sonnier, LPC-S