Educational Consultant in Lafayette, Louisiana
ABOUT
Dr. Carol Landry brings more than three decades of experience in counseling, disability services, and higher education. She earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and an M.A. in Counselor Education from Louisiana State University, as well as a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (University of Louisiana Lafayette). A Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana since 1997, Dr. Landry began her career providing individual, group, and family therapy in hospital and university settings.
Dr. Landry retired as Director of the Office of Disability Services at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in July 2026 after serving in this role for 21 years. During this time, she coordinated academic accommodations for approximately 1,000 students each semester and helped ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and university policies. Her higher education experience also includes teaching courses in academic skills, psychology, and counselor education.
Drawing on her extensive knowledge of disability services and student support, Dr. Landry offers College Accommodation Planning sessions for students with documented disabilities and their families. She helps students understand the college accommodation process, prepare appropriate documentation, communicate effectively with disability services offices, and develops practical plans for accessing the support they need for equal access in higher education.