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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Monroe, LA

Monroe residents can access therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 288 providers accepting UnitedHealthcare. Sessions available within two weeks with copays ranging $0-$40, helping you prioritize mental wellness without financial barriers.

Lynettod Gipson

Lynettod Gipson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

398 Hart Street, Monroe, LA

“My approach is collaborative and patient-centered, with a focus on creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you feel heard and supported.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Keisha Bell-Celestand

Keisha Bell-Celestand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

601 North 5th Street, Monroe, LA

“Prioritizing empathy and compassion, creates a safe and nurturing environment in which you feel understood and supported.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Esther Gorsha

Esther Gorsha

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I've been practicing for 22 years in both the inpatient and outpatient setting treating adults ages 18 and over for, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Dual diagnosis/co-occuring substancse use disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and thought...”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julius Austin

Dr. Julius Austin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“It is important for me to create an environment of genuineness, trust, humor, respect, and spontaneity.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Toya Smith

Dr. Toya Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a holistic approach to care, focusing on how your mental, physical, and emotional health are connected.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Stephanie Hall

Dr. Stephanie Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I create a safe, non-judgmental space and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jaclyn Samaniego

Jaclyn Samaniego

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My commitment is to wholeheartedly assist clients in unveiling their fullest potential and rediscovering lives filled with satisfaction and joy.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Smith

Gwendolyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I am a good listener, non-judgmental and empathic. My counseling approach is eclectic using evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation to name a...”

Anger management, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jonathan Poole

Jonathan Poole

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take time to understand each person's symptoms, goals, and life circumstances before developing a treatment plan.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Fouquet

Robin Fouquet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


Getting care for your mental health should feel like a step forward, not another obstacle. As a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana, I bring experience across both primary care and psychiatry so I can see the whole picture of your wellbeing. Whether you're working through anxiety, navigating mood challenges, or just figuring out where to start, I'll meet you where you are. My practice is fully telehealth, flexible, and designed around your schedule.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Ericka Lillis

Ericka Lillis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a safe space for individuals to feel heard, valued, and inspired in their personal growth and well-being journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Nicole Cook-Ficaro

Nicole Cook-Ficaro

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Clients often describe me approachable and empathetic—someone who helps make you feel comfortable during difficult conversations.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Trinease Sanders

Trinease Sanders

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to care is one that is compassionate, collaborative and patient centered tailored to you!”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Alexes Walker

Alexes Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I see you as a whole person, not a diagnosis, and I want your care to reflect your needs, preferences, and life experiences.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Sherelle Pickney

Sherelle Pickney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help patients gain clarity, develop a healthier mindset, and create individualized treatment plans that support long-term emotional wellness...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dallas Day

Dallas Day

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who believes people deserve real solutions to real problems, not a one-size-fits-all plan.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Sianna Nacoste-Caldwell

Sianna Nacoste-Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy works best when we understand both what you are feeling and what has shaped the way you respond to life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Nikolya Sparks

Nikolya Sparks

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am here to support, encourage, empower & inspire you (and your families) to be the best versions of yourselves!”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Hertzog

Brandon Hertzog

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“He believes that fostering hope is essential, as it inspires individuals to pursue meaningful change and move toward their ideal selves.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teshawn Ash

Teshawn Ash

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“I'm passionate about meeting people where they are, providing compassionate, evidence-based care, and helping clients build sustainable paths toward improved well-being.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jocelyn Chavez

Jocelyn Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a proud queer Hispanic therapist, my passion is to work with LGBTQAI+ and Hispanic individuals through tough life experiences.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dominique Coley

Dr. Dominique Coley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have over 12 years of psychiatric nursing experience, with nearly the last 7 years as a Nurse Practitioner.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Rochelle Jipson-Poor

Rochelle Jipson-Poor

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in fostering change in people by identifying inner strengths and making positive changes, one step at a time.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Energetic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Wendy Pabian

Wendy Pabian

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“You don't have to carry this alone, and no matter what you are experiencing right now, your struggles are completely valid and welcome.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Brian Webb

Brian Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use a holistic approach that focuses on the whole person because you are more than the issue you may have at the time.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arturo Morales

Arturo Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is simple: to walk alongside you with compassion and hope as you work toward the life you want.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Lizzie West

Dr. Lizzie West

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My specialty is Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Therapy. I am committed to supporting those who have been abused by narcissists, on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Anthony Bundy

Anthony Bundy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Travanna Alexander-Toney

Travanna Alexander-Toney

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Relationships are the drivers of Change" motivates her to develop a strong, healthy relationship with each person she encounters to influence positive change and resilience.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joelle Charpentier

Joelle Charpentier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Prairieville, LA


Hello, my name is Joelle Charpentier, APRN, PMHNP-BC. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, life transitions, and women’s mental health concerns. My goal is to provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where we can work together toward lasting wellness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Hitron

Kristin Hitron

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe that the most important part of therapy is the alliance created between myself and my client as this alliance becomes the vehicle for change that I often get to witness.”

Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Johns

Tamara Johns

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I specialize in supporting women of color who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayontae Williams

Kayontae Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to provide individualized, holistic, high-quality care tailored to you, driven with care and compassion.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Alaine Ryder

Alaine Ryder

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I've been in the mental health field for over 25 years working with individuals struggling with various conditions including , depression and anxiety.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Mary Nunnery-Williams

Mary Nunnery-Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

5536 Superior Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

“My expertise in play therapy allows me to connect with children and adolescents in a meaningful way, using therapeutic play techniques.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dolores Cancino

Dolores Cancino

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe you will find that I have a relaxed, semi-structured style. The focus for a majority of my career has been trauma treatment.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jocelyn Johnson

Jocelyn Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I'm a retired U.S. Army veteran with more than 30 years of experience supporting others through life's challenges. Over 26 of those years were spent walking alongside troops — listening, guiding, and helping them navigate the weight of service. That experience clarified my path, and in 2015 I became a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Whether or not it's my calling, I know this: I'm good at what I do, and I care deeply about the people I work with. My approach reflects the things I love most in life, including a strong belief in the healing power of animals. I've seen firsthand how they meet needs we don't always recognize we have — offering comfort, connection, and a kind of understanding that words sometimes can't reach.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Stephanie Banks

Stephanie Banks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1601 Shortcut Highway, Slidell, LA

“I work as your coach, uplifting and motivating you to work on positive recovery capital such as hope, resilience, trust, and self-efficacy.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shenna Fisher

Shenna Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“It takes bravery to open up your heart, mind, and soul to someone in an effort to discover, confront, change or embrace what is inside.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Crystal Scott

Crystal Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should be more than a place to vent — it should be a space to rebuild, realign, and rise stronger.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

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