Therapists in Louisiana
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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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Dr Khan is NO Longer accepting outpatients for medication management, EXCEPT for patients who are requiring Intensive Outpatient level of care at Elemental Health, the new HIGH functioning program located off Goodwood Blvd, here in Baton Rouge. Dr Khan has always been a proponent of Therapy PLUS Medication as the best treatment option, and so he founded this level of service for patients who have not had success with other levels of care.
Dr Khan is NO Longer accepting outpatients for medication management, EXCEPT for patients who are requiring Intensive Outpatient level of care at Elemental Health, the new HIGH functioning program located off Goodwood Blvd, here in Baton Rouge. Dr Khan has always been a proponent of Therapy PLUS Medication as the best treatment option, and so he founded this level of service for patients who have not had success with other levels of care.
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Forevercare Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Kenner, LA 70062
Hello! My name is Deishonda Greenwood I am also the owner and Master Therapist at Forever Care Resource Center. Over the last year, we have grown from one therapist to multiple therapists which allows us to service more in our community. At Forever Care our approach is to seek solutions from a holistic and psychoanalytic approach. We serve persons with a variety of needs including medication management. We are staffed with therapists who specialize in depression, school social work, sports performance, anxiety, and much more.
Hello! My name is Deishonda Greenwood I am also the owner and Master Therapist at Forever Care Resource Center. Over the last year, we have grown from one therapist to multiple therapists which allows us to service more in our community. At Forever Care our approach is to seek solutions from a holistic and psychoanalytic approach. We serve persons with a variety of needs including medication management. We are staffed with therapists who specialize in depression, school social work, sports performance, anxiety, and much more.
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Sims Social Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Gretna, LA 70053
We offer Psychotherapy, Community-Based Services, Telehealth, Medication Management, Anger Management, Parenting, Domestic Violence, and Intensive Outpatient.
Are you struggling with a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and behavioral challenges. Are you be dealing with specific issues like low self-esteem, chronic stress, or difficulty managing emotions. Our outpatient counseling program is here to support you on your journey towards healing and well-being.
We offer Psychotherapy, Community-Based Services, Telehealth, Medication Management, Anger Management, Parenting, Domestic Violence, and Intensive Outpatient.
Are you struggling with a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and behavioral challenges. Are you be dealing with specific issues like low self-esteem, chronic stress, or difficulty managing emotions. Our outpatient counseling program is here to support you on your journey towards healing and well-being.
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I'm licensed in both medical psychology and clinical psychology. I prescribe psychiatric medication to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, psychosis, emotional trauma, and other issues in Louisiana. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and play/art therapy to address mood and behavioral issues, and problems around family and social functioning, school, and personal identity issues. I strive to help people flourish, and can provide a specific and unique therapeutic experience for you to reach your personal goals. I help people improve their self-understanding, address unresolved issues, and strengthen self-esteem.
I'm licensed in both medical psychology and clinical psychology. I prescribe psychiatric medication to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, psychosis, emotional trauma, and other issues in Louisiana. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and play/art therapy to address mood and behavioral issues, and problems around family and social functioning, school, and personal identity issues. I strive to help people flourish, and can provide a specific and unique therapeutic experience for you to reach your personal goals. I help people improve their self-understanding, address unresolved issues, and strengthen self-esteem.
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Bayou Mental Health Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGCS, MBA
Verified Verified
Alexandria, LA 71301
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
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Untapped potential can prevent us from reaching our full potential. Do you have what it takes to succeed, but due to low self-confidence, lack of support, or mood issues can’t seem to achieve your maximum potential? Are you in a relationship that is not thriving due to communication snags? Is your child finding it difficult to perform in school due to distractibility, learning differences, or poor behavior choices? You want a skilled professional who comes highly recommended by physicians, therapists, and educators. You want individualized care. You want exceptional service. I can offer you these, and much more, with confidence.
Untapped potential can prevent us from reaching our full potential. Do you have what it takes to succeed, but due to low self-confidence, lack of support, or mood issues can’t seem to achieve your maximum potential? Are you in a relationship that is not thriving due to communication snags? Is your child finding it difficult to perform in school due to distractibility, learning differences, or poor behavior choices? You want a skilled professional who comes highly recommended by physicians, therapists, and educators. You want individualized care. You want exceptional service. I can offer you these, and much more, with confidence.
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Lindsey Armentor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I am not what happened to me. I am what I Choose to become. -Dr. Carl Jung... Trauma and circumstances do not have to define your life any longer. As a trauma informed Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I possess the skillset to address both mental health and substance use disorders. Tell me your story and let me help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also specialize in helping clients and families who struggle with the negative affects of substance use on individuals and/or the family unit.
I am not what happened to me. I am what I Choose to become. -Dr. Carl Jung... Trauma and circumstances do not have to define your life any longer. As a trauma informed Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I possess the skillset to address both mental health and substance use disorders. Tell me your story and let me help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also specialize in helping clients and families who struggle with the negative affects of substance use on individuals and/or the family unit.
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Dr. Robert E. Schmidt, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, D-MFT, NCC, LPC-S, MTh
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
Life has a tendency to create difficult moments for all of us. As these moments enter our world we have to deal with them head on. Our practice provides a comfortable, private atmosphere that is conducive to creating a sense of well-being which aids in the process of brighter days ahead. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor presently working on my dissertation for a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe as well as a former graduate of Loyola University, Notre Dame Seminary and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
Life has a tendency to create difficult moments for all of us. As these moments enter our world we have to deal with them head on. Our practice provides a comfortable, private atmosphere that is conducive to creating a sense of well-being which aids in the process of brighter days ahead. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor presently working on my dissertation for a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe as well as a former graduate of Loyola University, Notre Dame Seminary and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
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Catherine Proa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Maryland in 1996. She has been working with children, adults, families, and couples for the past 24 years. Catherine has extensive experience working with various therapeutic methodologies to provide individualized approaches for her clients. She also specializes in grief and bereavement issues and has a true understanding of loss. In 2017, Catherine became certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care through the MISS Foundation and The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust, Sedona, AZ.
Catherine Proa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Maryland in 1996. She has been working with children, adults, families, and couples for the past 24 years. Catherine has extensive experience working with various therapeutic methodologies to provide individualized approaches for her clients. She also specializes in grief and bereavement issues and has a true understanding of loss. In 2017, Catherine became certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care through the MISS Foundation and The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust, Sedona, AZ.
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As a mostly Adlerian therapist, I will help clients to explore their behavior patterns which may be interfering with attaining their goals. In order to do this, together we will examine each individual's readiness for change, how fear/anxiety plays a role in keeping them from changing behaviors and explore interpersonal/family relationships. To facilitate the most insight and emotional growth as possible for clients, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgemental and confidential environment. Through this environment and exploration clients will be better able to set and attain healthy goals and lifestyles.
As a mostly Adlerian therapist, I will help clients to explore their behavior patterns which may be interfering with attaining their goals. In order to do this, together we will examine each individual's readiness for change, how fear/anxiety plays a role in keeping them from changing behaviors and explore interpersonal/family relationships. To facilitate the most insight and emotional growth as possible for clients, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgemental and confidential environment. Through this environment and exploration clients will be better able to set and attain healthy goals and lifestyles.
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Marlo Best
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Harvey, LA 70059 (Online Only)
knowing where to begin when seeking help can be tough. If you wonder if you are in the right place to get help, here are 8 examples, you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, you cannot escape asking why this happened to you, you have done everything you know to do, you are consumed during the day and lie awake at night fighting fears, discomfort, and pain, you struggle to articulate/deny feelings of guilt and shame, you feel inadequate and different, you seek to find or realign with your purpose, at times, your life does not feel worthy of living.
knowing where to begin when seeking help can be tough. If you wonder if you are in the right place to get help, here are 8 examples, you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, you cannot escape asking why this happened to you, you have done everything you know to do, you are consumed during the day and lie awake at night fighting fears, discomfort, and pain, you struggle to articulate/deny feelings of guilt and shame, you feel inadequate and different, you seek to find or realign with your purpose, at times, your life does not feel worthy of living.
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General Counseling Louisiana & Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA-HCA, MA, MS, EdS, CRC,CVE, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Online Only)
My name is Jaraski White, LPC. I am licensed in Georgia and Louisiana. I accept insurance payments from clients who reside in Louisiana or military clients throughout the USA who hold Tri Care East policies. In Georgia, I accept payments through Square, Cash App and Venmo. I have exclusive rates for celebrities and businesses. I am an elite Counselor who respects client privilege. I work with high-profile and court-ordered clientele.
My name is Jaraski White, LPC. I am licensed in Georgia and Louisiana. I accept insurance payments from clients who reside in Louisiana or military clients throughout the USA who hold Tri Care East policies. In Georgia, I accept payments through Square, Cash App and Venmo. I have exclusive rates for celebrities and businesses. I am an elite Counselor who respects client privilege. I work with high-profile and court-ordered clientele.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Specialized in Dual Diagnosis, Anxiety, and Depression. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Specialized in Dual Diagnosis, Anxiety, and Depression. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
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Gentilly Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Gretna, LA 70053
We all get physically ill sometimes. But there is no stigma in going to get a check up when we don't feel physically well. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to obtaining mental health care. Although more than likely at some point in your life, you'll experience some form of mental Illness. It takes a brave person, to move past the stigma of mental illness and get the help that they need. As a Licensed Clinical Social worker/Therapist I have the eclectic skills, knowledge, training and certification to help you get better.
We all get physically ill sometimes. But there is no stigma in going to get a check up when we don't feel physically well. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to obtaining mental health care. Although more than likely at some point in your life, you'll experience some form of mental Illness. It takes a brave person, to move past the stigma of mental illness and get the help that they need. As a Licensed Clinical Social worker/Therapist I have the eclectic skills, knowledge, training and certification to help you get better.
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Therapeutic Partners, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
Therapeutic Partners, LLC, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic owned and operated by clinicians who believe progressive, integrative care vastly improves patient outcomes. We specialize in trauma informed care and have multiple therapist trained in several evidence based approaches, including EMDR, Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma Based CBT to name a few. We also offer Neurofeedback (Othmer Method) as an adjunct intervention for our clients. Our team-based approach assists our clients in achieving their highest possible level of functioning, thus improving the overall wellness of our community.
Therapeutic Partners, LLC, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic owned and operated by clinicians who believe progressive, integrative care vastly improves patient outcomes. We specialize in trauma informed care and have multiple therapist trained in several evidence based approaches, including EMDR, Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma Based CBT to name a few. We also offer Neurofeedback (Othmer Method) as an adjunct intervention for our clients. Our team-based approach assists our clients in achieving their highest possible level of functioning, thus improving the overall wellness of our community.
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Hello! My name is Courtney Carrier, and I am a PLPC at Behavioral Health Counseling and Consulting in Metairie, Louisiana. Counseling can be an incredibly tough decision for someone to make. Asking for help is the first step of many to improving your quality of life. No one should have to feel as though they are going through this life alone. I am here to help you along this pathway to becoming a better you!
Hello! My name is Courtney Carrier, and I am a PLPC at Behavioral Health Counseling and Consulting in Metairie, Louisiana. Counseling can be an incredibly tough decision for someone to make. Asking for help is the first step of many to improving your quality of life. No one should have to feel as though they are going through this life alone. I am here to help you along this pathway to becoming a better you!
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Amy Felps Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I'm Amy, an LPC currently serving Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. I have been licensed since 2009 and enjoy working with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of issues. I am compelled to work with people to improve their lives and explore problem areas to better their interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is person-centered, meaning that I will tailor the use of interventions and techniques to your specific needs. Each individual is unique and so your therapy experience should be as well.
I'm Amy, an LPC currently serving Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. I have been licensed since 2009 and enjoy working with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of issues. I am compelled to work with people to improve their lives and explore problem areas to better their interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is person-centered, meaning that I will tailor the use of interventions and techniques to your specific needs. Each individual is unique and so your therapy experience should be as well.
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Beautiful Minds Counseling And Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S, LCSW, MFT, PLPC
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
Do you just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident and instead, you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected? Sometimes, life gets hard. It can throw us unexpected curve balls. Things can get so overwhelming; it can be hard to know where to start. Although this journey is entirely your own, we are here to support you along the way! Beautiful Minds is a counseling and wellness private practice located in West Monroe, Louisiana. We have 7 Counselors, a Registered Dietician, and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in office. Please visit our website to find out more about us!
Do you just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident and instead, you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected? Sometimes, life gets hard. It can throw us unexpected curve balls. Things can get so overwhelming; it can be hard to know where to start. Although this journey is entirely your own, we are here to support you along the way! Beautiful Minds is a counseling and wellness private practice located in West Monroe, Louisiana. We have 7 Counselors, a Registered Dietician, and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in office. Please visit our website to find out more about us!
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Kristen Graff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118
This is a beginning; change is difficult. It's strength, not weakness, to seek help and make changes. Learning how to see our behaviors from a different perspective is valuable. Healing often comes through verbalizing our feelings. You will feel heard, respected, validated, receive constructive feedback and gain greater insight and understanding in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I focus on your strengths as a means to help facilitate change and promote independence. I am a very down-to-earth person and I am often told by my clients that it's easy to talk and relate to me.
This is a beginning; change is difficult. It's strength, not weakness, to seek help and make changes. Learning how to see our behaviors from a different perspective is valuable. Healing often comes through verbalizing our feelings. You will feel heard, respected, validated, receive constructive feedback and gain greater insight and understanding in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I focus on your strengths as a means to help facilitate change and promote independence. I am a very down-to-earth person and I am often told by my clients that it's easy to talk and relate to me.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.