Female Therapists in Uptown, New Orleans, LA

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Deidre D. Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
I am a clinical social worker with twenty five years experience working with individuals and families to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I have extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy sessions focus on techniques that provide strategies and skills for clients to develop new coping skills and improve their quality of life.
I am a clinical social worker with twenty five years experience working with individuals and families to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I have extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy sessions focus on techniques that provide strategies and skills for clients to develop new coping skills and improve their quality of life.
(504) 777-3381 View (504) 777-3381
Susan C. Noble, Ph.D., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
First, I honor your inquiry into the healing process! Welcome! I have a private practice specializing in trauma and welcome a variety of issues as specified under the "issues" heading. Along with formal education, I have 20 years of experiential learning and growth with professional colleagues and with the experts in the field, the people who have survived events all across the broad spectrum of "trauma" at some time in life. I see people holistically, recognizing the needs of body, mind, and spirit as the key to wellness. I welcome inquiries and consults without obligation--the "fit" is important.
First, I honor your inquiry into the healing process! Welcome! I have a private practice specializing in trauma and welcome a variety of issues as specified under the "issues" heading. Along with formal education, I have 20 years of experiential learning and growth with professional colleagues and with the experts in the field, the people who have survived events all across the broad spectrum of "trauma" at some time in life. I see people holistically, recognizing the needs of body, mind, and spirit as the key to wellness. I welcome inquiries and consults without obligation--the "fit" is important.
(504) 684-5356 View (504) 684-5356
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Colleen Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the State of Louisiana, and 2 years of experience working in the State of New Jersey (teletherapy). I am passionate about helping my clients work through life's many challenges, while offering an empathetic, non-judgmental ear and helping individuals realize their full potential. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and become the best version of themselves.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the State of Louisiana, and 2 years of experience working in the State of New Jersey (teletherapy). I am passionate about helping my clients work through life's many challenges, while offering an empathetic, non-judgmental ear and helping individuals realize their full potential. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and become the best version of themselves.
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Ariel Lacey Sheeger
Counselor, Ariel Sheeger, PhD, LCPC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115  (Online Only)
You have felt disconnected from your partner from a while now. Maybe you keep having the same old arguments with no resolution. Maybe you have drifted and have not had a real conversation because everything feels bigger than you can handle by yourselves. Maybe you feel stuck or lost or even unable to identify what is wrong with your relationship or how it really started. It can be so painful and disheartening to find that the person you loved is unreachable and the more you want to reconnect, the more difficult it seems.
You have felt disconnected from your partner from a while now. Maybe you keep having the same old arguments with no resolution. Maybe you have drifted and have not had a real conversation because everything feels bigger than you can handle by yourselves. Maybe you feel stuck or lost or even unable to identify what is wrong with your relationship or how it really started. It can be so painful and disheartening to find that the person you loved is unreachable and the more you want to reconnect, the more difficult it seems.
(844) 963-2819 View (844) 963-2819
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Ann Abbrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in treating anxiety, depression, crisis due to major life changes, loss and grief issues, women's issues, concerns related to sexual orientation, sleep issues, relationship problems and life stress. Believing that therapy is a journey, I assist people in walking a path that will help them let go of the issues that have kept them reaching their potential and cause them problems in relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in treating anxiety, depression, crisis due to major life changes, loss and grief issues, women's issues, concerns related to sexual orientation, sleep issues, relationship problems and life stress. Believing that therapy is a journey, I assist people in walking a path that will help them let go of the issues that have kept them reaching their potential and cause them problems in relationships.
(504) 723-7844 View (504) 723-7844
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Mary Claire O. McNair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70114  (Online Only)
Life often presents us with challenges. Managing family, work or school, social and personal obligations can be stressful and overwhelming. You may feel your life is out of balance. Whether you are dealing with stressful circumstances, ongoing anxiety, panic, sadness, depression, substance misuse, low confidence, and/or are wanting more work-life harmony, I will provide the space to help you feel supported and heard.
Life often presents us with challenges. Managing family, work or school, social and personal obligations can be stressful and overwhelming. You may feel your life is out of balance. Whether you are dealing with stressful circumstances, ongoing anxiety, panic, sadness, depression, substance misuse, low confidence, and/or are wanting more work-life harmony, I will provide the space to help you feel supported and heard.
(941) 229-7606 View (941) 229-7606
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Cynthia Harter Deblanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
I have worked with hundreds of clients of all ages over the past thirty years, suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, eating disorders (obesity and the use of bariatric surgery), relationship issues, and major life disappointments. Choosing an ideal therapist is knowing that person is passionate about your well being and will exhaust every avenue to that end. Together we understand you deeply and to validate your best and minimize unnecessary judgments, resulting in an expanded and more satisfying life.
I have worked with hundreds of clients of all ages over the past thirty years, suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, eating disorders (obesity and the use of bariatric surgery), relationship issues, and major life disappointments. Choosing an ideal therapist is knowing that person is passionate about your well being and will exhaust every avenue to that end. Together we understand you deeply and to validate your best and minimize unnecessary judgments, resulting in an expanded and more satisfying life.
(504) 410-5011 View (504) 410-5011
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Taylor Broussard-The Therapy Garden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
As a therapist, I am intent on providing a safe space while my clients are on their way towards healing. I recognize the human need for connection and understanding. I approach psychotherapy with a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on believing that we are all resilient in our own way and reach our inherent goals at our own pace. Trauma-informed care is aligned with my values in a therapeutic relationship, focusing on client empowerment, trustworthiness, safety, and collaboration.
As a therapist, I am intent on providing a safe space while my clients are on their way towards healing. I recognize the human need for connection and understanding. I approach psychotherapy with a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on believing that we are all resilient in our own way and reach our inherent goals at our own pace. Trauma-informed care is aligned with my values in a therapeutic relationship, focusing on client empowerment, trustworthiness, safety, and collaboration.
(337) 628-4713 View (337) 628-4713
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Jessica Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Waitlist for new clients
Do you ever wonder if there's more to life than just surviving the day to day? Each day feels like a struggle, and you wonder if it will ever get better. You're a strong person, but you're realizing that the trauma you experienced in your childhood is catching up to you. You're triggered by little things that didn't bother you before, and the coping skills you've been using aren't working anymore. You're often so busy caring for everyone else that you forget to take care of your basic needs. You're wondering what plan the universe has for you, but you know there has to be something better than this.
Do you ever wonder if there's more to life than just surviving the day to day? Each day feels like a struggle, and you wonder if it will ever get better. You're a strong person, but you're realizing that the trauma you experienced in your childhood is catching up to you. You're triggered by little things that didn't bother you before, and the coping skills you've been using aren't working anymore. You're often so busy caring for everyone else that you forget to take care of your basic needs. You're wondering what plan the universe has for you, but you know there has to be something better than this.
(504) 475-4811 View (504) 475-4811
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Niquelle Lackings
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
My practice is based on optimal emotional health and wellness. I have experience working with persons coping with life transitions. My practice is tailor made for your individual needs to help you reach your optimal potential. This is a collaborative relationship whereby you and I work together. My best efforts will be offered to you-GUARANTEED.
My practice is based on optimal emotional health and wellness. I have experience working with persons coping with life transitions. My practice is tailor made for your individual needs to help you reach your optimal potential. This is a collaborative relationship whereby you and I work together. My best efforts will be offered to you-GUARANTEED.
(504) 229-3242 View (504) 229-3242
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Suzette Perles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Hello, and thank you for considering working with me. The decision to begin therapy is one that can lead to a greater understanding of yourself and can help you to function better in all areas of your life. I approach counseling as a shared experience focusing on building a trusting relationship with my clients and opening doors to greater self-reflection, insight and empowerment. A successful outcome is one in which you leave knowing yourself better and have the ability to lead a more joyous life going forward.
Hello, and thank you for considering working with me. The decision to begin therapy is one that can lead to a greater understanding of yourself and can help you to function better in all areas of your life. I approach counseling as a shared experience focusing on building a trusting relationship with my clients and opening doors to greater self-reflection, insight and empowerment. A successful outcome is one in which you leave knowing yourself better and have the ability to lead a more joyous life going forward.
(504) 684-8414 View (504) 684-8414
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Free Your Mind Nola
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with a variety of clients, many of whom have a trauma background. I use EMDR, AIT and DBT in my sessions. The clinician-client relationship is important and flexibility with treatment is necessary in achieving change. We work together to get you to where you want to be. I tell all of my clients, "I have a big bag of tricks, we just need to find what works for you." Feel like you have been trying and not getting to where you want to be? I can help and I would love to work with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with a variety of clients, many of whom have a trauma background. I use EMDR, AIT and DBT in my sessions. The clinician-client relationship is important and flexibility with treatment is necessary in achieving change. We work together to get you to where you want to be. I tell all of my clients, "I have a big bag of tricks, we just need to find what works for you." Feel like you have been trying and not getting to where you want to be? I can help and I would love to work with you.
(504) 608-4628 View (504) 608-4628
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Betsey Backe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
My primary work is helping individuals with relationships whether it be with themselves, a partner or spouse, an ex with whom they are now coparenting, parents and their children, mothers and daughters, stepfamilies, etc Extra help and support are often needed to navigate the challenges of close relationships. I would love to help you with your relationship problems. I am very solution focused.
My primary work is helping individuals with relationships whether it be with themselves, a partner or spouse, an ex with whom they are now coparenting, parents and their children, mothers and daughters, stepfamilies, etc Extra help and support are often needed to navigate the challenges of close relationships. I would love to help you with your relationship problems. I am very solution focused.
(504) 313-2913 View (504) 313-2913
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Allison Asher
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Dr. Allison Asher is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically. In her practice, Dr. Asher partners with clients to gain insight into their personal strengths and support needs, and then tailors recommendations and interventions to help them reach their goals.
Dr. Allison Asher is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically. In her practice, Dr. Asher partners with clients to gain insight into their personal strengths and support needs, and then tailors recommendations and interventions to help them reach their goals.
(504) 370-9910 View (504) 370-9910
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Sherril Rudd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BAS
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Clients struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar) can find help with therapy to confront and understand their issues. Accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment planning can bring hope to your stress with ADHD and adjustment disorders. Trauma is often at the root of many problems. Individuals and families can work together in their community to find peace and satisfaction in their relationships, education and work.
Clients struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar) can find help with therapy to confront and understand their issues. Accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment planning can bring hope to your stress with ADHD and adjustment disorders. Trauma is often at the root of many problems. Individuals and families can work together in their community to find peace and satisfaction in their relationships, education and work.
(504) 370-2117 View (504) 370-2117
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Kimberly Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves, specializing in grief therapy as well as trauma related issues. My work focuses on as a process in which you, and I, the Counselor, having come to trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem issues. I believe in this collaborative approach, realizing future goals that can be developed for improved life in a systematic fashion.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves, specializing in grief therapy as well as trauma related issues. My work focuses on as a process in which you, and I, the Counselor, having come to trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem issues. I believe in this collaborative approach, realizing future goals that can be developed for improved life in a systematic fashion.
(504) 226-5206 View (504) 226-5206
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Dr. Elise Dossaji
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ND
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Do you feel stuck in emotional patterns ? Do you experience feelings that lead to other life challenges or feel difficult to control? Do you feel frequently dysregulated emotionally? We can work together to identify patterns and areas of growth as well as resolve conflict with self and others. I have over 15 years experience as a therapist and approach therapy from an integrated perspective, emphasizing openness, trust, and honesty. I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques to help clients improve coping skills and self-efficacy, while balancing validation and support for change.
Do you feel stuck in emotional patterns ? Do you experience feelings that lead to other life challenges or feel difficult to control? Do you feel frequently dysregulated emotionally? We can work together to identify patterns and areas of growth as well as resolve conflict with self and others. I have over 15 years experience as a therapist and approach therapy from an integrated perspective, emphasizing openness, trust, and honesty. I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques to help clients improve coping skills and self-efficacy, while balancing validation and support for change.
(504) 434-4836 View (504) 434-4836
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Laura Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Not accepting new clients
You may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to cope effectively with daily challenges. You may have developed behaviors like lying, mindless scrolling, misusing substances, avoidance, or perfectionism that make you feel even worse. You are tired of managing symptoms, and are ready for something to change from deep within you. As an EMDRIA-Certified Clinician, I have a passion for utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR with clients who are tired of putting band-aids on their problems, and are ready to experience true healing.
You may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to cope effectively with daily challenges. You may have developed behaviors like lying, mindless scrolling, misusing substances, avoidance, or perfectionism that make you feel even worse. You are tired of managing symptoms, and are ready for something to change from deep within you. As an EMDRIA-Certified Clinician, I have a passion for utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR with clients who are tired of putting band-aids on their problems, and are ready to experience true healing.
(504) 383-9205 View (504) 383-9205
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Courtney Olds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy following your lead to the topics and concerns that are most pressing for you. I also teach breathing exercises, meditation techniques, visualizations and communication strategies. I use both structured methods like CBT and EMDR and my own intuitive understanding to help you heal. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. For me, therapy is a way of gently holding up a mirror to see our inherent clarity and wisdom that is like the blue sky above the clouds.
I enjoy following your lead to the topics and concerns that are most pressing for you. I also teach breathing exercises, meditation techniques, visualizations and communication strategies. I use both structured methods like CBT and EMDR and my own intuitive understanding to help you heal. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. For me, therapy is a way of gently holding up a mirror to see our inherent clarity and wisdom that is like the blue sky above the clouds.
(504) 475-0198 View (504) 475-0198
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Melissa Kunimatsu
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
Not accepting new clients
As a developmental psychologist, my goal is not to "cure" any specific disorder, but rather to promote awareness, understanding, and wellness in my clients as they grow and change. I provide individual psychotherapy for adult clients and specialize in a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, problems in communication, and interpersonal or family conflict. My primary role is supporting my clients to better understand the variables contributing to negative emotions or behaviors in order to make and maintain meaningful change in their lives.
As a developmental psychologist, my goal is not to "cure" any specific disorder, but rather to promote awareness, understanding, and wellness in my clients as they grow and change. I provide individual psychotherapy for adult clients and specialize in a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, problems in communication, and interpersonal or family conflict. My primary role is supporting my clients to better understand the variables contributing to negative emotions or behaviors in order to make and maintain meaningful change in their lives.
(504) 285-2425 View (504) 285-2425
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.