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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 744 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.
“I specialize in supporting women of color who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take great pride in meeting my clients where they are, while helping them get to where they are trying to go.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Verna works extensively with individuals to change negative thought patterns and enhance their quality of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I needed someone who could truly understand me—someone who looked like me, understood my background, and could help guide me from struggle to strength.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am committed to helping you do more than survive. My goal is to teach you to dance - even in the rain!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I begin by creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to share their stories at their own pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I use a blend of CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Art Therapy, not because a long list sounds impressive, but because no single approach fits everyone.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in helping roles—whether you're a healthcare worker, first responder, therapist, educator, or anyone whose profession asks you to hold space for others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am 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.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about creating a life that aligns with your values, strengths, and aspirations.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a hands-on learner who values direct, supportive relationships, and I'm committed to providing accessible mental health care online.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My clinical approach is collaborative, compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to fit the unique needs of each individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My journey through grief shapes my expertise in depression, anxiety, and PTSD—areas where I offer personalized support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused, and I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is grounded in the belief of presence: the first step to any relationship/experience is to just show up.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and accepting. I believe in treating individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Together we focus on practical skills you can actually use in your daily life, not just insights that stay in the therapy room.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is warm and empathetic, utilizing active listening and asking questions to understand your experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a real, supportive conversation-I listen, and I don't judge.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed professional counselor with numerous years of experience working with persons with chronic and persistent mental illness.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“As a Black woman therapist, I understand what it means to walk into a room and wonder if the person across from you truly sees you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a welcoming and warm space where clients feel safe to explore the deepest parts of themselves free from judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and practical. As a Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, I believe clients are more than the challenges they are facing, and together we can work toward healing, growth, and healthier...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My commitment is to wholeheartedly assist clients in unveiling their fullest potential and rediscovering lives filled with satisfaction and joy.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individual navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to promote a warm environment where one can quickly feel accepted, not judged, heard, and validated.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care, curiosity, and respect.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a background in trauma-informed care, religious trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, Veterans, caregiver support, and elder care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I believe healing happens in a space where your full story is welcomed and respected. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, depression, and life transitions through a supportive, culturally aware, and collaborative approach.
Many of the clients I support feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop practical tools that support healthier daily functioning and long-term healing.
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, honest, practical, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be heard, challenged, supported, and empowered to grow without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I work well with young adults and adults, particularly women, navigating complex emotions and experiences. Together we'll explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, environment, relationships, and past shape how you feel and act today. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build insight and practical tools. We might shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop coping strategies, learn to regulate emotions, and explore your inner world to better understand your relationship to the outside world. I bring in mindfulness techniques to help you connect with yourself as you work through challenges, heal, and grow.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I hold a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have been practicing for over 13 years, and I specialize in minority wellness and care for the entire family.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that seeking counseling is a sign of courage and an important step toward creating positive change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in empowering clients by helping them recognize their strengths, develop emotional resilience, and find solutions...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I work with adults and children who feel overwhelmed by painful experiences, difficult memories, or life circumstances that have left them feeling stuck. If you've been carrying grief, trauma, anger, or emotions that feel hard to manage on your own, you don't have to sort through it alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, better understand what you're going through, and begin moving toward healing with support, honesty, and hope.
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My 30 years in social work have allowed me the privilege to work with people during times for them of great hardship, trauma, loss, grief and in transitions of self, circumstances, death and life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of New Orleans, LA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of New Orleans, LA
34+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 94%Anxiety
- 94%Trauma
- 91%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 82%Family issues
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Cigna
- 59%Providence Health Plan
- 59%Curative
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%American Sign Language
- 3%French
- 3%Hindi
How they see their clients
- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
License types
- 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 24%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 9%Child or adolescent therapy
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