Drauzin Kern, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 38 years in practice

Drauzin Kern is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of clinical experience in Louisiana.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 8103 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1508091984 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 38
Languages: English

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About Drauzin

Drauzin Kern is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of clinical experience in Louisiana. He focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, identity questions, and grief. He aims to create a calm, affirming space where people can talk and make practical changes.

He combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide conversations about closeness, boundaries, and communication.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and aimed at real-life improvements. Drauzin supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, and the aftermath of loss. He also addresses family-of-origin issues, caregiving stress, codependency, abandonment, and the stress that follows major life changes.

He helps people sort through complicated feelings and make plans that fit their daily life. He works with concerns related to intimacy, anger, commitment, and sexual health as well as challenges connected to aging, cancer, and first responder experiences. His work includes practical skill-building for communication problems and handling control issues in relationships.

Conversations are respectful and affirming. Drauzin encourages clients to set clear goals and to try small changes between sessions. The emphasis is on steady progress and on learning ways to handle future setbacks without losing hope.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Drauzin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Drauzin names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action toward what matters in life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with big changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood and daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to lead the conversation and find their own solutions while the therapist reflects and supports growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift, and the therapist adjusts strategies to match what’s actually helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat or text messaging can suit brief updates, ongoing coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Drauzin focus on?

Drauzin helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, family-of-origin problems, and issues tied to life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a person-centered approach that is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions emphasize listening, skill-building, and steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 38 years of clinical and behavioral healthcare experience working with individuals across a wide range of concerns. That background informs his practical, steady approach.

What credentials and region does he practice under?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana. The profile reflects that credential and location.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for remote work.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

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