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Expert Counseling in Jefferson & Greater New Orleans

Located conveniently on Jefferson Highway, our New Orleans office provides specialized therapy for individuals and couples facing difficult relationship challenges. Our experienced team, including Ben Licata, Garry Eldridge, and Christine Rodrigue, offers a compassionate, confidential environment to help you heal.

Specialized Care for Sexual Addiction

We are proud to host our Freedom Workshop for Sexual Addiction here—a transformative 3-day intensive for men. Whether you are seeking individual recovery or support for a partner, our team is equipped with the expertise to guide you.

Our Other Locations

Lighthouse Counseling also serves clients across the region. If you are looking for support closer to the capital or in Texas, please visit our Baton Rouge Office or our Keller Texas Office.

New Orleans Office


4728 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, La 70121

Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

504-734-0501

Meet Our New Orleans Office Counselors

 

Ben Licata

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About Ben
Ben is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and Supervisor (CSAT-S) with 36 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal from addiction and trauma. He earned his Master of Social Work from Tulane University and was personally trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer of sexual addiction treatment.

Ben’s passion for this work is deeply personal. His own recovery journey began with a simple prayer and the courage to ask for help—a moment that set him on a path of healing, transformation, and lifelong purpose. In 1997, he founded Lighthouse Counseling to offer others the same grace, guidance, and freedom that changed his life.

— Fighting for freedom, fueled by grace.
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Fee $160/session

Garry Eldridge

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About Garry
Are you at the end of your rope? Is your partner at the end of their (her/his) rope with you? Have you let go of the rope? Has your partner? Garry knows exactly where you are, and what a dark, helpless, panicked place that can be. Garry has the broad experience and expertise to assist you on your journey back to balance, healing, and relationship like few others can. And Garry's wealth of knowledge is not just from his professional training, study, & over 29 years of working closely with people just like you. Garry has been a life-long learner & student of his own life's journey, with all of its successes & hurtful failures. He has worked hard to heal the wounds of his past, so he knows how to help you heal your wounds & get your life & your relationships back on track. You can put yourself in Garry's hands knowing you will be guided safely, steadily & securely toward healing your wounds & the wounds you may have caused others. Garry is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist, Emotionally Focused Therapy-trained, and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Candidate. Garry is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, & has facilitated workshops, trainings, & personal leadership consulting worldwide. In his work with Lighthouse, Garry is very happy to provide individual, couples, & group counseling in our three office locations, & facilitates our Freedom sexual addiction intensive workshop for men.
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Fee $160/session

Christine Rodrigue

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About Christine
Christine is a dedicated counselor who is eager to help others on their journey to mental and emotional wellness. She is relentless in her desire to delve into tough subjects, destructive behaviors, and the distress that comes along with these concerns. She works hard to provide a non-judgmental, safe, and trusting atmosphere in order to support transparency in each session. Although she is not an addict herself, she comes from a long line of family addiction and has since grown in her own recovery as an enabler to addiction. Because of these experiences she has developed a strong conviction and passion for helping the addiction community. She is a firm believer that addiction is a family disease and being a member of Lighthouse Counseling allows her the best opportunity to be able to help in the many facets of sex addiction, infidelity, pornography, and a variety of other sexual matters. Christine is also available to treat a wide range of general mental health issues and is a firm believer that everyone has the capacity for change. Christine is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Holy Cross. She sees individuals, couples, and families suffering from sex addiction and generalized mental health issues, such as, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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Fee $150/session

Katie Knight

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About Katie

Katie is dedicated to creating a space where individuals feel heard and understood. She is particularly passionate about providing consistent, compassionate care to those affected by sexual addiction, as well as their families. Recognizing that sex addiction can deeply impact the entire family system, Katie has prepared to work with couples, individuals, and families to foster healing and growth. She also works with adolescents who are coping with trauma or sexually compulsive behaviors.

She believes in counseling and its ability to make lasting change. She is committed to helping her clients find hope and resilience despite their challenges. Katie’s practice offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can work toward recovery from a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

For those struggling with sexual addiction or partners affected by sex addiction, Katie’s expertise and compassionate approach may be the support you need to navigate the path to healing.

Katie is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prepare-Enrich Marital Counseling, and Sand Tray Therapy.

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Fee $100/session

Hayden Jernigan

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About Hayden
As a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana, Hayden holds a Master of Arts in Counseling with a Specialization to Clinical Mental Health from New Orleans Baptists Theological Seminary. Hayden has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who faced a range of challenges, including sexual addictions, various forms of abuse, loss and grief, attachment issues, spiritual concerns, and PTSD. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Story-Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT). By employing a blended, evidence-based counseling approach, Hayden provides a valuable support for clients dealing with complex issues. Central to Hayden's counseling philosophy is the belief that hope, and redemption are within reach for everyone and shape the healing journey. He actively listens to his client's stories, empowering them to discover enduring transformation and helping them confront difficult issues along the way. Having faced his own struggles related to familial loss, sexual addiction, and other emotional challenges he has embarked on his personal path towards healing. This firsthand experience enables Hayden to understand the courage required to consider counseling. If you believe Hayden would be a suitable match for you, he is eager to walk alongside you on your journey. He sees individuals, couples, and families, while also facilitating group sessions at Lighthouse.
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Fee $140/session

Phil Veneziano

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About Phil
Phil earned his MA Degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). Prior to completing his Master's Degree, he was a Special Education Teacher for over ten years and has worked with a wide variety of students with exceptionalities including those with behavior disorders. Phil has been EMDR trained, has completed level one and two Gottman Couples Therapy, has been trained in Sand Tray Therapy, and is currently undergoing training in Jungian Analysis. His training, education, and previous work history has equipped him to adapt his counseling approach to meet the unique needs of each client. He is committed to respecting and valuing the diversity of clients and providing counseling services that are sensitive and responsive to their individual backgrounds and beliefs. He sees individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and group sessions at Lighthouse.
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Fee $100/session

Brian Mathews

Brian Mathews
About Brian

Brian is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). He graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling with a Specialization in Clinical Mental Health from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2026. He has also earned a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Studies from the University of South Florida.

Brian is dedicated to creating a safe space where clients can share their stories of struggle without judgment or shame. He believes that the work of healing begins with an honest telling of one’s own story of suffering and pain and learning to integrate it into the wider scope of one's lived experience. Essential to this work is the hope that transformation and restoration are possible for everyone in their healing journey. Brian engages this work with individuals and couples facing a diversity of mental health challenges, including sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and spiritual concerns.

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Fee $100/session

Carol Meche

Carol Meche

Office Manager