Vicki Guilbeau, MS, NCC, LPC
National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor

Born in southern Louisiana, Mrs. Guilbeau graduated Summa Cum Laude as the College of Education Outstanding Graduating Senior in 1989 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette). Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, she began her career as a teacher at Edgar Martin Middle School in Lafayette, Louisiana. While employed as a teacher, Mrs. Guilbeau found time during 1993-1994 to work as a mental health technician at Acadian Oaks Hospital. She assisted clients in a supportive role at this in-patient facility, working in the child, adolescent, and adult units.

Mrs. Guilbeau continued her studies during her 14 years as a reading and history teacher and earned a Master of Science in Psychology, with a specialty in school psychology, from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1999. She then furthered her education as she pursued and obtained Louisiana certification as a Guidance Counselor and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the privilege of appraisal. Internship training included experience as a counselor at the University Counseling and Testing Center and Junior Division Academic Support Center. Mrs. Guilbeau served as school counselor during the 2003-2008 school years at Comeaux High School and Lafayette High School, achieving certification as a National Certified Counselor and a National Certified School Counselor during that time. She is currently serving as a school psychologist in the Lafayette Parish School System, consulting with peer professionals and performing evaluations to assist with appropriate educational placement of students.

Through Aucoin and Associates Psychology Practice, Mrs. Guilbeau provides individual therapy sessions focusing on clients of ages 11 to 21. She addresses mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship difficulties, school issues, and trauma. Interest areas and pursuit of on-going training and study include crisis intervention and treatment for self-injury, such as cutting. Mrs. Guilbeau encourages clients to be solution-focused and to become active problem-solvers throughout the counseling process.

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