Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA
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Katherine Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I earned my MSW in 2019 and am currently a PhD candidate at LSU. As an LCSW, I have worked in many settings, including the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center, an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, private practice, and as an adjunct instructor at LSU. My interests and approaches include trauma-informed care, attachment, play therapy, and parent-child interactions. I am trained and utilize a variety of modalities, including TraumaPlay and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I earned my MSW in 2019 and am currently a PhD candidate at LSU. As an LCSW, I have worked in many settings, including the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center, an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, private practice, and as an adjunct instructor at LSU. My interests and approaches include trauma-informed care, attachment, play therapy, and parent-child interactions. I am trained and utilize a variety of modalities, including TraumaPlay and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Arkeria Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
I support moms improve mental wellness after having a baby. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of how to care for yourself amidst the demands of caring for your little one. These feelings are natural, and you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in supporting postpartum mothers like you, helping you navigate this new chapter of your life. Together, we will work to reduce your stress and anxiety, tap into your inner strengths, and help you achieve your personal goals. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and find the support you need.
I support moms improve mental wellness after having a baby. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of how to care for yourself amidst the demands of caring for your little one. These feelings are natural, and you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in supporting postpartum mothers like you, helping you navigate this new chapter of your life. Together, we will work to reduce your stress and anxiety, tap into your inner strengths, and help you achieve your personal goals. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and find the support you need.
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Do you find it difficult to manage some relationships? Do you struggle to communicate your feelings? Is your anger a problem for you and others around you? Do you find it difficult to shut your thoughts off? If you answered YES to any of these questions, therapy is right for you.
Do you find it difficult to manage some relationships? Do you struggle to communicate your feelings? Is your anger a problem for you and others around you? Do you find it difficult to shut your thoughts off? If you answered YES to any of these questions, therapy is right for you.
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I am the co-owner of Family Therapy Clinic of Louisiana, LLC. I have over 28 years of clinical experience, providing a variety of services including psychological assessment, cognitive-behavioral treatments, and medication management. Although I treat a number of clinical conditions, I specialize in working with anxiety-based disorders including OCD, PTSD, and performance anxiety issues. I have worked with hundreds of athletes, and provided psychological services for LSU's Athletic Department over a period of 17 years. I am also licensed as a Medical Psychologist and manage medications for a variety of treatment issues.
I am the co-owner of Family Therapy Clinic of Louisiana, LLC. I have over 28 years of clinical experience, providing a variety of services including psychological assessment, cognitive-behavioral treatments, and medication management. Although I treat a number of clinical conditions, I specialize in working with anxiety-based disorders including OCD, PTSD, and performance anxiety issues. I have worked with hundreds of athletes, and provided psychological services for LSU's Athletic Department over a period of 17 years. I am also licensed as a Medical Psychologist and manage medications for a variety of treatment issues.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field. My goal is to provide a safe, confidential and supportive place where clients can explore whatever life issues they are facing. I've worked with children and adults of all ages in various mental health settings, including a child advocacy center, outpatient and inpatient services, in-home counseling, and the school system. I view therapy as a collaborative process that enables clients to gain perspective on their emotions, beliefs, relationships and behaviors.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field. My goal is to provide a safe, confidential and supportive place where clients can explore whatever life issues they are facing. I've worked with children and adults of all ages in various mental health settings, including a child advocacy center, outpatient and inpatient services, in-home counseling, and the school system. I view therapy as a collaborative process that enables clients to gain perspective on their emotions, beliefs, relationships and behaviors.
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Ashley Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70819 (Online Only)
Life happens, we experience “highs” and “lows”, and sometimes circumstances can be challenging and uncomfortable. Remember, we are equipped to make the best of our journey. We can never lower our mountain, but we can always ELEVATE… our thoughts, behavior, and actions. Let’s do the work to create the life we deserve.
Life happens, we experience “highs” and “lows”, and sometimes circumstances can be challenging and uncomfortable. Remember, we are equipped to make the best of our journey. We can never lower our mountain, but we can always ELEVATE… our thoughts, behavior, and actions. Let’s do the work to create the life we deserve.
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Jessica Golden Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Helping and problem solving are my passion. I became a Social Worker so I could do just that. My goal is to work with my clients as a team so together we can tackle whatever issues they want to work on. I specialize in anxiety disorders, adolescents and young adults, working with parents and children on behavioral problems, ADHD, family communication issues, depression, and more. In addition to helping clients I am available to be a clinical supervisor to LMSW's seeking their clinical license.
Helping and problem solving are my passion. I became a Social Worker so I could do just that. My goal is to work with my clients as a team so together we can tackle whatever issues they want to work on. I specialize in anxiety disorders, adolescents and young adults, working with parents and children on behavioral problems, ADHD, family communication issues, depression, and more. In addition to helping clients I am available to be a clinical supervisor to LMSW's seeking their clinical license.
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Small Talk Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
You have taken a critical step in living your best life by seeking support. The journey won't always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it, which is why "It's Talk that Counts." The mission of Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide quality therapeutic, educational, and social support services to individual adults, couples, families, and organizations through genuine, interpersonal and collaborative relationships and detailed personalized care.
You have taken a critical step in living your best life by seeking support. The journey won't always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it, which is why "It's Talk that Counts." The mission of Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide quality therapeutic, educational, and social support services to individual adults, couples, families, and organizations through genuine, interpersonal and collaborative relationships and detailed personalized care.
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Meagan Cadavid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Everyone deals with challenges in life and can struggle to understand what is going on or how to handle them. Making the choice to attend counseling can be a difficult decision. I look forward to helping support you find your strengths and join you in working on the goals you’d like to accomplish. I want to empower you and allow you to feel in control of your life and the healing process.
Everyone deals with challenges in life and can struggle to understand what is going on or how to handle them. Making the choice to attend counseling can be a difficult decision. I look forward to helping support you find your strengths and join you in working on the goals you’d like to accomplish. I want to empower you and allow you to feel in control of your life and the healing process.
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Lauren DeSalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I am passionate about helping people overcome histories of trauma and cycles of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. I work best with clients who deal with C-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and grief. I am eager to help my clients understand how trauma impacts their nervous system and to teach them ways to regulate their nervous system through emotion-focused and somatic interventions.
I am passionate about helping people overcome histories of trauma and cycles of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. I work best with clients who deal with C-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and grief. I am eager to help my clients understand how trauma impacts their nervous system and to teach them ways to regulate their nervous system through emotion-focused and somatic interventions.
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Juanita Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience treating individuals with issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, and addictions. I have spent many years helping clients find their strengths and improve their quality of life. I work with individuals ages 18 and up.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience treating individuals with issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, and addictions. I have spent many years helping clients find their strengths and improve their quality of life. I work with individuals ages 18 and up.
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Christine Ackermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Every individual deserves to live their truth and be their most authentic self, and I want to help you do the same. My approach to therapy is an eclectic and flexible mix of strength-based, mindful, and trauma-informed processes. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals, and I practice with gender identity affirmation and inclusivity. I look forward to assisting you in developing the coping skills, tools and confidence to deal with whatever life throws at you.
Welcome! Every individual deserves to live their truth and be their most authentic self, and I want to help you do the same. My approach to therapy is an eclectic and flexible mix of strength-based, mindful, and trauma-informed processes. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals, and I practice with gender identity affirmation and inclusivity. I look forward to assisting you in developing the coping skills, tools and confidence to deal with whatever life throws at you.
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Shana Breaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Choosing to enter therapy is a radical act of self-care that can have equally as radical lifelong benefits. The process of therapy is a powerful way to equip yourself with skills and self-knowledge that you can utilize both in the present, as well as over the course of your life. Whether you are seeking guidance to address a specific issue, want to expand your self-awareness, are working to promote positive changes, or if you are not quite sure what brings you to therapy, I can assist you with formulating and reaching your goals.
Choosing to enter therapy is a radical act of self-care that can have equally as radical lifelong benefits. The process of therapy is a powerful way to equip yourself with skills and self-knowledge that you can utilize both in the present, as well as over the course of your life. Whether you are seeking guidance to address a specific issue, want to expand your self-awareness, are working to promote positive changes, or if you are not quite sure what brings you to therapy, I can assist you with formulating and reaching your goals.
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Update: On June 5th, 2024, I was nominated in the category of Best Psychologist/Psychiatrist 2024 in the Baton Rouge area by BR Parents Magazine! Voting goes live on 7/1/24. For 25 years I've worked with a diverse population of clients. As an advanced practice medical psychologist I provide psychotherapy, medication management, and evaluations. I love what I do and I look forward to helping you.
Update: On June 5th, 2024, I was nominated in the category of Best Psychologist/Psychiatrist 2024 in the Baton Rouge area by BR Parents Magazine! Voting goes live on 7/1/24. For 25 years I've worked with a diverse population of clients. As an advanced practice medical psychologist I provide psychotherapy, medication management, and evaluations. I love what I do and I look forward to helping you.
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Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m excited to be with you on your journey to wellness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II, I view the therapeutic process as one in which you and I tackle the obstacles standing in the way to peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Practicing from a strengths-based perspective and cognitive-behavioral approach, I have been in the field since 2008 and have worked with the lifespan (ages 2-75) in various settings. I believe that YOU are worthy of dignity, love, and belonging. Let’s begin the healing process today.
Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m excited to be with you on your journey to wellness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II, I view the therapeutic process as one in which you and I tackle the obstacles standing in the way to peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Practicing from a strengths-based perspective and cognitive-behavioral approach, I have been in the field since 2008 and have worked with the lifespan (ages 2-75) in various settings. I believe that YOU are worthy of dignity, love, and belonging. Let’s begin the healing process today.
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Laketta Lowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70827 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There comes a time in our lives we when we are ready to face our issues. If you are ready to work on those issues, I encourage you to start the process to heal your soul. Soulful Counseling can teach you to do just that. Please check out my website below for a more detailed description of my style of therapy.
There comes a time in our lives we when we are ready to face our issues. If you are ready to work on those issues, I encourage you to start the process to heal your soul. Soulful Counseling can teach you to do just that. Please check out my website below for a more detailed description of my style of therapy.
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Catherine Seemann Psychotherapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Life challenges are a part of the common human experience. Finding the best support for yourself during these times is important. A therapist can be an important part of your support system, offering a perspective family and friends may not.
Life challenges are a part of the common human experience. Finding the best support for yourself during these times is important. A therapist can be an important part of your support system, offering a perspective family and friends may not.
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Courtney Robert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Not accepting new clients
My aim as a therapist is to work with you to build an environment where you feel comfortable enough to come and explore ways to work towards the life you want to see yourself living. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are looking to gain understanding about their own reactions and responses to the stressors in their lives, and who are looking for support in walking through the various challenges that life can bring. I am excited to work with individuals who are looking to learn more about ways to better manage issues with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic disease, and ultimately better care for themselves.
My aim as a therapist is to work with you to build an environment where you feel comfortable enough to come and explore ways to work towards the life you want to see yourself living. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are looking to gain understanding about their own reactions and responses to the stressors in their lives, and who are looking for support in walking through the various challenges that life can bring. I am excited to work with individuals who are looking to learn more about ways to better manage issues with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic disease, and ultimately better care for themselves.
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Jessica Rizzuto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Accepting new clients now! Stressed about everyday life or facing a trying event? Depressed or anxious? It can be very difficult to cope with these situations. You may feel confused, overwhelmed, and often alone. I am here to help you during these times. I provide a warm and safe environment in order for you to express yourself freely and work towards your goals. I believe everyone is different, therefore approaches used are individualized to best fit you. I see individuals, couples and families finding it difficult to communicate, positively cope with everyday life, time manage, resolve conflict, and improve self-esteem.!
Accepting new clients now! Stressed about everyday life or facing a trying event? Depressed or anxious? It can be very difficult to cope with these situations. You may feel confused, overwhelmed, and often alone. I am here to help you during these times. I provide a warm and safe environment in order for you to express yourself freely and work towards your goals. I believe everyone is different, therefore approaches used are individualized to best fit you. I see individuals, couples and families finding it difficult to communicate, positively cope with everyday life, time manage, resolve conflict, and improve self-esteem.!
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Each person is an individual with their own goals and desires that will be the focus of our sessions. We will discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and work to make a plan that fits your needs and goals. My clients are often struggling with negative self-views, depression, anxiety, and grief. Self-compassion and mindfulness practices can be helpful in achieving success in the therapeutic and healing process.
Each person is an individual with their own goals and desires that will be the focus of our sessions. We will discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and work to make a plan that fits your needs and goals. My clients are often struggling with negative self-views, depression, anxiety, and grief. Self-compassion and mindfulness practices can be helpful in achieving success in the therapeutic and healing process.
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Number of Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA
600+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Coping Skills |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Aetna |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |