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Drauzin Kern

Drauzin Kern

LCSW

Louisiana

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In their wordsCompassionate therapist focused on values and relationships

Key details

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Louisiana / 8103
NPI
1508091984
Experience
38 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Person-centered approach
  • Values-focused work
  • Relationship and trauma

About Drauzin

Drauzin Kern, LCSW, brings 38 years of clinical experience to his psychotherapy practice in Louisiana. He offers a calm, accepting presence for people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He also helps those facing identity questions, compassion fatigue, and the ripple effects of trauma.

He uses approaches that focus on values, relationships, and practical skills. That means helping clients notice what matters to them, learn new ways to communicate, and reduce unhelpful patterns. Sessions are aimed at building tools that people can use in daily life.

Drauzin has worked with people managing major life changes, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and issues that follow natural or human-caused disasters. He also supports those coping with cancer, addiction-related dynamics like codependency, and problems tied to family of origin or attachment wounds.

His style is person-centered and collaborative. He listens for each person’s strengths and tailors conversation and exercises to match their goals. Expect clear feedback, grounded questions, and steps to practice between meetings.

People come for short-term work on a specific problem or for longer exploration of identity, intimacy, and meaning. Drauzin aims to help clients find clearer direction, steadier relationships, and more ease managing hard emotions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by combining mindfulness with goal-focused actions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. It helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and practice new ways of bonding and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That might mean trying an ACT exercise one week and focusing on attachment patterns the next, based on what makes sense for the client.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and worksheets during sessions and practice skills between meetings to fit therapy into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

38+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Drauzin helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, attachment concerns, first responder issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a person-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. The work often mixes values clarification, communication skills, and behavior-focused exercises.

How long has he practiced?

He has 38 years of clinical and behavioral healthcare experience in a variety of care settings.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Louisiana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

He does accept international clients; confirm any scheduling or time zone details when arranging sessions.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

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