School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Counseling

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Adrianne Frischhertz, Ph.D.

Adrianne Frischhertz, Ph.D. is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.  Dr. Frischhertz is Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling in the School of Allied Health Professions at LSU Health New Orleans.  She has published and presented about counseling and play therapy and appears regularly on WWL's Great Day Louisiana to discuss parenting strategies. She is a graduate of both the Louisiana Counseling Association and Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academies.  Previously, she served as president for both the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy and Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision boards, as well as  board member of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (Louisiana chapter). She serves on the editorial board of the Louisiana Counseling Association Journal. Clinically, she focuses on providing services to children ages 3-12 and their caregivers, as well as supervision to those seeking licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and certification as a Registered Play Therapist.  

Education and Training:
2011 Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

2006 Master of Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Counseling
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

2004 Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 

Areas of Research/Interests:
Clinical Supervision
Play Therapy

Licensure/Certification:
Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor

Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

Resources

Playful Strategies for Picky Eaters

How to Help Picky Eaters

Great Day Louisiana- Resilience for Back to School

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Tips For A Screen Free Meal

We get some tips to help prepare young kids for a restaurant meal, without resorting to screen time.

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Teaching Kids To Overcome Their Fears

We talk about how to help kids name and confront their fears.

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Navigating The Holidays With Kids

We get some tips to help parents and kids navigate the many outside expectations they'll run into this holiday season.

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Encouraging Bonds Between Kids & Parents

Play Therapist Adrianne Frischhertz shares ways that parents can help build better bonds with their kids.

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