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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Shreveport, LA


Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Shreveport, LA
Bipolar disorder treatment in Shreveport can include psychoeducation, stress management, and routine stabilization strategies. Headway's 388 providers offer talk therapy and medication management support, with sessions tailored to your needs and schedule. Many clients save significantly on care through insurance coverage.
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.
Welcome to your new way of managing life with A.Y.O. Conversations, PLLC (Are You Okay). Often times we feel helpless and hopeless and need a safe partner to find our way through it all. I am Sharonda Ruffin MSW, LCSW.
I have been practicing social work for 15 years with the last 3 in the field of counseling/therapy. I attended Southern University and A&M College and Tulane University's School of Social Work where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Social Work degrees respectively. I have worked in what is considered the trenches, community health, and now healthcare. Helping you reach your goal is my passion.
About our providers for bipolar disorder support in Shreveport, LA



- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 79%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 41%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 37%United Healthcare

- 100%English
- 3%Spanish

- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online

- 84%Woman
- 16%Man

- 34%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 20%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 10%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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