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Bent Tree Counseling Bent Tree Counseling provides professional & confidential counseling services to Clinton & abroad.

One small communication shift can change the temperature of a conversation.Instead of:“You never listen.”Try:“When I’m i...
10/16/2026

One small communication shift can change the temperature of a conversation.

Instead of:
“You never listen.”

Try:
“When I’m interrupted, I feel dismissed. Could I finish my thought, and then hear your side?”

The goal isn’t to speak perfectly. It’s to describe what happened, name your experience, and make a clear request—without turning the other person into the problem.

A helpful formula:
When ___ happens, I feel ___, and I would appreciate ___.

Learn more about Bent Tree Counseling at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

Friday reminder: Rest is not a reward you have to earn after everything is finished. It is one of the ways we care for t...
10/09/2026

Friday reminder: Rest is not a reward you have to earn after everything is finished. It is one of the ways we care for the person doing the work.

If your list feels endless, try choosing one thing that truly needs your attention today—and let “good enough” be enough for the rest. A pause, a slower pace, or a quiet moment can be part of a healthy plan.

Learn more about Bent Tree Counseling at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

Meet Rae Rodriguez, MaCMH, APCC, and Life Coach.Rae supports individuals and families navigating transitions, especially...
10/07/2026

Meet Rae Rodriguez, MaCMH, APCC, and Life Coach.

Rae supports individuals and families navigating transitions, especially third-culture kids, missionary kids, and others whose stories stretch across cultures and places. Having spent much of her own childhood abroad, Rae brings both professional preparation and lived understanding to the experience of trying to define “home.”

Her clinical areas of focus include trauma, panic disorders, OCD, ADHD, crisis intervention, and the complexities of a nomadic lifestyle. Rae earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and currently offers virtual sessions.

Rae is accepting new clients. Learn more about Rae and the Bent Tree Counseling team:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/who-we-are-

Staff Spotlight: Megan Clower, MA MFT, PLPC, TBRI Practitioner. Megan is a valued part of the Bent Tree Counseling team....
09/23/2026

Staff Spotlight: Megan Clower, MA MFT, PLPC, TBRI Practitioner. Megan is a valued part of the Bent Tree Counseling team. She is currently on leave and is not accepting new clients, so today we’re simply taking a moment to recognize her and the care she brings to her work. Learn more about our team at benttreecounseling.com.

Meet Dr. Rikki Permenter—the owner and Clinical Director of Bent Tree Counseling.Dr. Rikki is a Louisiana Licensed Profe...
09/01/2026

Meet Dr. Rikki Permenter—the owner and Clinical Director of Bent Tree Counseling.

Dr. Rikki is a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and National Certified Counselor. She has been practicing since 2009 and brings years of experience serving people from many different backgrounds and seasons of life.

Her approach is professional and deeply human—which makes sense for someone who also loves the beach, yoga, we**ie dogs, The Office, and Community Coffee Between Roast. ☕

Bent Tree Counseling was founded from her desire to make professional, confidential counseling accessible in Clinton and through telehealth.

Choosing a counselor is personal. Learn more about Dr. Rikki and the Bent Tree team:
https://www.benttreecounseling.com/who-we-are-

Fall scheduling is now open at Bent Tree Counseling! 🍂Emery, Lane, Holly, Zach, and Emily now have open schedulers, and ...
08/14/2026

Fall scheduling is now open at Bent Tree Counseling! 🍂

Emery, Lane, Holly, Zach, and Emily now have open schedulers, and appointments can be booked today.

• Emery — in-person sessions at our Clinton office
• Lane — in-person sessions at our Clinton office
• Holly — virtual sessions
• Zach — virtual sessions
• Emily — virtual sessions

If you’ve been thinking about beginning counseling this fall, now is a great time to find the clinician and session format that fit your needs.

Learn more about our team and schedule at https://www.benttreecounseling.com/

Megan has opened up more hours in her scheduler! If you’re in need of a culturally competent counselor for TCKs, expats,...
10/06/2025

Megan has opened up more hours in her scheduler! If you’re in need of a culturally competent counselor for TCKs, expats, and cross-cultural workers - THIS IS YOUR GIRL!

People of Clinton - and the surrounding area! You asked and we did it! Introducing .... Lane! He is seeing people IN PER...
08/18/2025

People of Clinton - and the surrounding area! You asked and we did it!

Introducing .... Lane! He is seeing people IN PERSON at our office and has good availability. His scheduler is open and ready for new clients. As a fireman, he saw the need for counselors who specialize in first responders and trauma, so he went back to school to get all the training he needed to do it himself. Lane is a helper through and through - let him help you put out the dumpster fires in your life!

🧠✨ It’s National Counseling Awareness Month ✨🧠Let’s break the stigma and normalize the check-in just like the check-up.C...
04/03/2025

🧠✨ It’s National Counseling Awareness Month ✨🧠

Let’s break the stigma and normalize the check-in just like the check-up.

Counseling isn’t just for crises — it’s for growth, clarity, healing, and leveling up your life.
Talking to a professional doesn’t make you weak. It means you’re self-aware, brave, and ready for better.

🪑 We’re here with a safe space, real conversations, and zero judgment.
Whether you’re processing the past, navigating the now, or prepping for the future — you don’t have to do it alone.

📅 Book your session. Take the step.
Because mental health is health.

In honor of National Counseling Awareness Month this April, Bent Tree Counseling wants to celebrate our excellent staff....
04/03/2025

In honor of National Counseling Awareness Month this April, Bent Tree Counseling wants to celebrate our excellent staff. Megan, Zab, Emery, Joy, Ashley, and Shae (the horse), we're so very thankful for your commitment to fully equipping yourself to do good work! Thank you for putting all the effort into studying, researching, practicing, and understanding how people work.

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1706 Highway 63
Clinton, LA
70722

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(225) 218-7920

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