Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Mandeville, LA

Hello, I’m Ashley Nelson. I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and therapist dedicated to helping individuals move from surviving to truly thriving. With a background in psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and specialized training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), I bring over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of human resilience in the face of crisis. My practice focuses on supporting adults, children, and families through life’s challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and the unique stressors faced by military members, first responders, nurses, and other helping professionals.

I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with practical, real-life strategies, empowering clients to reclaim their sense of control, rebuild confidence, and create lives that feel meaningful again.

With additional licenses in Louisiana, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, I can see patients via telehealth from across the country.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people, like you, to create meaningful change. I enjoy providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Some of my clients have reported feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, anxious, or stuck. I spent 14 years in long term and acute care inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings and 11 years in neurological rehabilitation. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana and master’s degree from LSU.

If you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I am motivated to help. I enjoy working with adults of all ages experiencing a range of issues. I am committed to helping individuals reach their fullest potential by giving them the skills, support, hope, and encouragement. Often times we experience hardships in different ways and at different times in life. My core practice has been built around using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy approach to help others with overwhelming emotions.

We will work together to identify road blocks and unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns that keep you from reaching your full potential, I specifically deal with issues regarding the following: Emotional Disorders, Behavioral Challenges, Loss and Grief, Anger Management, Social Skills, Low Self -Esteem and Relationships.

I truly believe that you are more than your past or current situation. I will be with you every step of the way. So are you ready to make your next step the right step? Please reach out if you are interested in working together to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from becoming that best version of yourself.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience working with adults. I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.

Brandy Cooks is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a deep commitment to providing holistic, patient-centered care. With a unique blend of experience in both education and healthcare, Brandy is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being and achieve their personal health goals.

Greetings,

My name is Bridget Suire. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in behavioral health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Together we will explore the choices that clients can make to live their best life. The client is the driver, and I am the navigator. We will work together to improve your mental wellness and address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, so I work hard to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to, and my hope is that you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.