Article archive / October 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 2. Source pages: 14.
(Editor’s note: “Webpages” is a feature that highlights the web presence of those in the Louisiana psychology community.)
Dr. Lacey Seymour is the Executive Director of Live Oak Behavioral Psychology. The clinic’s modern website provides the basic information clients will need to help them understand the psychological and behavioral services available to them.
But the website does much more than that. It delights the eye and warms the heart. The magical artwork and themes for Live Oak Behavioral Psychology immediately give the visitor the feeling that here, youngsters are welcomed, valued, and above all, understood.
The message is about growth: we’re going to put down some roots and grow. It’s fun. The message rings sweet and true.
On the home page we find the theme carried on, “Learn. Nurture. Grow.” The page gives concise introduction to the clinic and staff.
“Live Oak Behavioral Psychology offers evidence-based behavioral and psychological services to children in need of therapeutic intervention. Parents want the best for their children and so do we. At Live Oak Psychology, we believe that each child has the potential to grow and develop. Our mission is to help children reach their full potential by providing individualized treatment by well-trained, certified professionals in the field of behavioral psychology and applied behavior analysis. We strive to form close relationships with a variety of service providers including pediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, schools and daycares in order to provide a well- balanced and comprehensive approach to quality care.”
On this page we find that Dr. Lacey Seymour is the Executive Director, licensed psychologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. We also meet Cortney Seymour, MS and LPC.
Navigating around the site is done with a wonderfully cute menu of colorful little hand prints that makes you want to run go get your finger- paints.
On the “about” page, we find the child-oriented themes portrayed with a young girl in a field of dandelions, blowing petals. The topic is “Building Roots,” and the visitor is provided some technical and specific information.
“Dr. Lacey Seymour provides services for both typically developing children and those with special needs. Common problems addressed in therapy include behavioral issues such as non-compliance, aggression, feeding difficulties, communication deficits, tantrums, social skill deficits, anxiety, and toileting issues as well as academic/school difficulties. We also offer psychological testing for a variety of diagnosis including ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities and gifted evaluations. Home based applied behavior analysis (ABA) program design and implementation training is also available. In addition to working individually with children and adolescents, caregiver training is oftentimes an important focus of our treatment approach.”
In the page for services, “Reach the Sky,” the visitor can review some detailed information about what the clinic can provide.
• Psychoeducational assessments to assess for learning disabilities, gifted evaluations, ADHD and other disorders • Developmental testing for Autism • Individual behavior modification and academic interventions with children and adolescents • Feeding therapy for picky eaters • School Consultation/IEP Support • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy • Social Skills Groups • Parent Training
The staff page offers credentials and backgrounds that potential clients may wish to have as they make important decisions for their children.
“Dr. Lacey Seymour is the Executive Director of Live Oak Behavioral Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate level (BCBA-D). Dr. Seymour received a Doctorate degree in School Psychology from Louisiana State University. […]”
“Cortney Seymour, M.S., LPC- I, NCC received her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana State University. […]”
The site also provides a map, directions, and even the opportunity to see the clinic from Google Earth.
The theme of the growing tree is pleasantly captured and used throughout, while at the same time the visitor is offered direct, concise information and answers about the services and providers.
The Facebook connection extends the information about Live Oak Behavioral Psychology and proves that the theme is carried right into the office space. Photos of the clinic say that it is what we think it is, child-oriented, fun and engaging. A visitor can enjoy the murals of elephants and giraffes and balloons and lakes, and believe that there must be fairy castles everywhere.
The parents will know, and so will the youngsters, that here is a safe and fun place to grow and develop.
Live Oak Behavioral Psychology can be found in Covington, Louisiana. For the webpage go to: http://www.liveoakpsychology. com
(The website was designed by Gatorworks Web Design. Cortney Seymour is Dr. Seymour’s sister-in-law.)
This article is part of a historical newspaper archive. Read the original issue for its original layout, photographs and graphics.