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13 Reasons Why – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Listen to the Podcasts Episode 1 Episode 2 The Basic Plot 13 Reasons Why is a fictional young adult novel written by Jay Asher (2007) and is as of today, the [...]
Blended Families with Melissa Lowery, LPC
If you're listening on your mobile device, click here to listen to the podcast. In this episode, Roy explores the dynamics of blended families with Mrs. Melissa Lowery, a colleague of Roy's at [...]
Today’s Teens and Social Media
In this episode of Today's Teenager, Roy addresses a topic often brought up in his conversations with parents: "how do we handle our teens and social media?" Roy offers practical tips to parents [...]
Teens and Psychotropic Medication: An Interview with Dr. Amy Cavanaugh
In this episode, Roy welcomes Dr. Amy Cavanaugh, a licensed clinical and medical psychologist in the Acadiana area. Roy and Dr. Cavanaugh discuss the topic of psychotropic medications and their role in treating [...]
WHO IS ROY PETITFILS?
Roy Petitfils is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Youngsville, LA. Roy studied ministry and spirituality at The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana. Roy has worked with youth and young adults for more than 25 years as minister, a teacher, school administrator, school counselor and now as a counselor in private practice. He specializes in counseling teens and young adults. Roy regularly consults with schools, publishers and organizations helping them more effectively reach and minister to youth and young adults. He is an expert at understanding and influencing teenagers.
Roy has published five books, including his most recent Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety and Depression and What Teens Want You to Know (But Don’t Tell You). Roy’s blue collar roots, natural humor, contagious enthusiasm and diverse personal and professional background have made him an internationally sought after presenter, consultant and therapist. Roy lives with his wife Mindi of 19 years and their two sons Max and Benjamin in Youngsville, Louisiana.