Dr. Joan Archer, PhD, M.Ed., LPC

As your counselor, Dr. Archer creates a trusting, warm, and supportive environment, empowering you to explore and transform patterns that no longer serve your well-being. With a goal of fostering new behaviors and therapeutic support, Dr. Archer ensures that each counseling session contributes to your personal growth and development.

BA in Elementary Education , University of North Carolina
MEd. in Special Education, University of North Carolina
MEd. Counseling, University of New Orleans
PhD. Adult Development, Adult Learning, Duke University, UNO
Certified in: Diagnostic Assessment, Myers-Briggs Personality Preference, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Telemedicine, Trauma Treatment, Narrative Therapy

As a speaker and mentor, Dr. Archer continues to advocate for healthy communication and behavioral change. Dr. Archer specializes in serving clients who are facing challenges in life and are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Archer’s approach is tailored to each individual, ensuring that her extensive educational background and clinical expertise bring about meaningful change in the lives of her clients.

Professional Affiliations

A licensed professional counselor in the state of Louisiana, Dr. Archer is an active member of the Louisiana Counseling Association, the Louisiana Mental Health Counseling Association, and the American Counseling Association. Dr. Archer’s commitment to community service is highlighted by her eight-year tenure on the board of Safe Harbor, where she led group sessions and designed learning curriculums for survivors of abuse.

Specialized Skills

Dr. Archer is certified in the Myers-Briggs Personality Preference Assessment and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. She also holds a certification from the Louisiana State Department of Education in educational diagnostics and psychological assessments. Dr. Archer also contracts with organizations in the private and public sector to teach leadership and communication skills.

Awards and Contributions

Woman of the Year award in 2016 from the New Orleans City Business Council.
Designer of Leadership Northshore, lead instructor, 1991-2019, National Community Leadership Awards
1996 Athena International Award, Community Leadership
The Rotary Club of Slidell, 1995-present, Club of the Year and Rotarian of the Year in the region while serving as president
Board member for East St. Tammany Business Association, founding member
St. Tammany Parish Arts Commission, founding member
Slidell Little Theatre, board member, actor and director, grant writer to secure funding for present facility