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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in New Orleans, LA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans residents struggling with PTSD, nightmares, or trauma triggers can access specialized care through Headway's network of 689 providers trained in trauma-focused approaches. Whether you need imaginal exposure, relaxation training, or compassionate support for trauma recovery, sessions are flexible and covered by most insurance plans.

Sheena Stakes

Sheena Stakes

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“I offer a supportive and non-judgmental approach that is solution focused by the use of empowerment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherry Ward

Sherry Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Destrehan, LA


“I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey, and creating a safe and judgment-free environment where they can feel comfortable sharing their experiences.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Heather Howard

Heather Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


Sometimes life feels overwhelming not because of one big moment, but because the stress, worry, and emotional weight have slowly built over time. Anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, or major life changes can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about most. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. I partner with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma so they can strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create a greater sense of peace in their everyday lives. Working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where every person feels safe, respected, and empowered to grow.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kenyatta Avery

Kenyatta Avery

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a direct and supportive approach, which means I'll be honest with you, help you set goals, and work alongside you to find real, practical ways to handle what you're going through.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kimberly Friels

Kimberly Friels

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“Trauma healing is not about erasing the past, but about learning to live fully and safely in the present.”
PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamarcus Reed

Jamarcus Reed

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in taking a holistic approach when providing treatment to individuals and families.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jeana Balukonis

Jeana Balukonis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


My path to psychiatric care is a little different from most. I spent over a decade as an Obstetrics Nurse before transitioning into psychiatric mental health — and that background deeply shapes how I show up for my clients. I understand the weight of life transitions, the complexity of the mind-body connection, and the importance of feeling truly supported. Now, as a PMHNP, I bring that same compassionate, whole-person perspective to mental health care.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cody Marshall

Cody Marshall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and work toward meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jerrelda Sanders

Jerrelda Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Dr. Sanders is an advocate who specializes in trauma, ADHD, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and major life transitional and adjustment issues.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Madelene Spinner

Madelene Spinner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I would like to better understand your situation and collaborate with you to identify effective solutions that foster greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and inner peace...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristin Theard

Kristin Theard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I'm here to create a safe, judgment-free space where you and your family can feel heard and truly fleurish.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angela Duffy

Angela Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment where clients can feel safe to explore pathways to healing with active listening and encouraging feedback.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


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.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Torin Sanders

Dr. Torin Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I bring a humorous and solution-oriented approach to me sessions. I want you to feel comfortable working through the hard things together- I'm here for you!”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Duane Williams

Duane Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“Throughout counseling sessions with Mr. Williams, clients can anticipate being greeted with a sincere and empathetic approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryan Forbes

Ryan Forbes

Therapist

Virtual • Ruston, LA


“Sessions with me are calm, conversational but still maintaining the therapeutic intensity needed for growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriella Valentino

Gabriella Valentino

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I incorporate EMDR, somatic awareness, and narrative work to help you move through what's stuck and integrate the parts of you that have been left behind.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Knight

William Knight

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“What sets me apart from my peers is a mechanism and results-driven approach that utilizes tactics backed by biology and performance research.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Beverley Connor

Beverley Connor

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Therapy and the journey to self-exploration can be hard. Together, we can navigate your path toward improved mental health and emotional well-being. My approach is solution-focused, centered on the immediate obstacles you are facing. While how you got here matters, what you choose to do next can have an even greater impact. As a clinical social worker with experience across private practice, hospital social work, parenting education, and community care, I bring a broad range of experience to support us in working through challenges together.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melinda Rachal

Melinda Rachal

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I offer trauma-informed therapy that integrates EMDR, along with cognitive and somatic strategies, to support adults in reducing anxiety, healing from trauma, improving emotional regulation, and navigating burnout and life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Randall

Dr. Lisa Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Misty Humble

Misty Humble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Prairieville, LA


“I offer a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss innermost thoughts and stressors without being judged or questioned.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Gage

Elizabeth Gage

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


Accepting new patients in MONTANA ONLY. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Gage Holistic Psychiatry, committed to providing personalized, holistic care. I specialize in integrative and functional psychiatry, working with LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating hormone-related changes such as perimenopause, menopause, and gender transition. My goal is to treat root causes—not just symptoms—for lasting mental wellness.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kierra Cooks

Kierra Cooks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“She believes that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward emotional wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lauren Tucker

Lauren Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I enjoy making the clients a part of the therapy process including treatment planning, goal setting, and tracking of symptoms and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Trejon Brignac

Dr. Trejon Brignac

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My overall goal is to provide education, pharmacologic treatment, and non-pharmacologic strategies to help patients reach optimal functioning allowing them the best patient outcomes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dontisha Davis

Dr. Dontisha Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


You might be feeling exhausted from holding everything together, anxious about the future, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit who you are. I work primarily with women and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, and trauma that can be hard to put into words. Many of my clients are new to therapy or haven’t always felt culturally safe or understood in past spaces. With me, you don’t have to shrink yourself or explain your whole identity just to be believed. Together, we’ll work toward you feeling more grounded, more confident, and more like yourself again.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Carol Taylor-Smith

Dr. Carol Taylor-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am a contemporary forward thinking therapist who is nonjudgemental because "Life happens to all of us."”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dejion Hughes

Dejion Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I firmly believe that true healing is an active, internal process, and my role is to provide the safe space and tools necessary for you to uncover your own resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tamiko Gay

Tamiko Gay

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I feel mental health is the foundation for happiness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Avis Brown

Avis Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“With a focus on mood disorders and trauma, I have 30 years of therapeutic expertise dealing with children, adolescents, adults, and families.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tunya Jack

Tunya Jack

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach in providing mental healthcare involves being empathetic and truly listening without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cherise Collins Roman

Cherise Collins Roman

Therapist

Virtual • Thibodaux, LA


“I specialize in assisting couples and individuals through an empathetic, holistic, strength-based, sometimes humorous, and nonjudgmental approach...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
LaTrina Craig

LaTrina Craig

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“My approach is holistic and integrative, blending evidence-based practices with compassion and understanding.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andrea DiBlasi

Andrea DiBlasi

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a multi-faceted clinician from both Eastern & Western disciplines, I'm able to serve clients in mind, body & spirit.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kimberly Chandler

Kimberly Chandler

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Are you finding it hard to navigate everyday life? Are your relationships suffering? If you answered “yes” to these questions, please know you CAN live a different life. Relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and many other problems are challenging, to say the least. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, learn coping strategies, and improve your relationships. You do not have to go it alone when therapy is available.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samia Jada

Samia Jada

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide an empathetic, inviting session where you can express your emotions without judgement or fear.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Richard Hanzy

Dr. Richard Hanzy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is help you discover your purpose, magnify your strength, and learn and implement new practices to build resilience to overcome life's problems with clarity, confidence, and with the belief that you can handle anything that comes your way.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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