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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Louisiana

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Louisiana

Headway offers Louisiana residents access to 232 providers specializing in postpartum-related mental health needs. With virtual and in-person options, free consultations, and insurance coverage, quality support is within reach.

Giselle Strasburg

Giselle Strasburg

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hi, my name is Giselle Strasburg, LCSW and I am a South Louisiana native who has been practicing Social Work for 17 years. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Southeastern Louisiana University and my Masters degree from Louisiana State University. I have worked for two mental health agencies, a cancer center, BetterHelp: telehealth company, and two school systems. I am passionate about helping people from all backgrounds and ages become the best versions of themselves in order to reach their highest potential.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shamone St Cyr

Shamone St Cyr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gonzales, LA


“My goal is to help you feel understood, recognize your strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Takira Morris Johnson

Takira Morris Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“I believe growth happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered—and that's what I aim to offer each of my clients.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kathryn Granger

Kathryn Granger

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have had the pleasure to collaborate with people from all walks of life and have experience engaging with individuals, couples, and families...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Cockerham

Yolanda Cockerham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


My name is Yolanda Cockerham, and I am currently based in Louisiana, but I also see patients in the D.C. area. I grew up in New Orleans. I completed my Post Master’s Degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am skilled in assessing and treating a variety of mental health disorders, including Anxiety/PTSD, Major Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tera Rattler

Tera Rattler

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Through my experience, I think it is optimal to explore the connection of mental health and overall wellness through mind and body.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sally Vollentine

Sally Vollentine

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is to allow the client to be the expert on their own life and to reflect back to them what I am hearing and sensing.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gloria Mays

Gloria Mays

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ruston, LA


“My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a spiritual perspective, fostering trust, honest and open communication...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mallori Diez

Mallori Diez

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Whitney Miller

Whitney Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Together we focus on practical skills you can actually use in your daily life, not just insights that stay in the therapy room.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Chisolm

Elizabeth Chisolm

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My practice is client-guided; we work as a team to find real solutions that work for you and your loved ones.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Howard

Megan Howard

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I have been a therapist for the last ten years almost exclusively working with trauma and complex PTSD.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bethany LeBlanc

Bethany LeBlanc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“As a therapist + birthworker, I support people through the full spectrum of reproductive health: pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, loss, sexual trauma, and transitions.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronique Randall

Ronique Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives, and my role is to guide and empower them...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karla Wilburn

Karla Wilburn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is interactive and integrative, blending evidence-based practices with a deep respect for your lived experience, values, and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Flem Ballet

Dr. Flem Ballet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Harvey, LA


“I use an evidence based practive approac to create a unique and indivualized plan for every patient.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is collaborative and practical. We are not just talking through what is hard. We are figuring out what actually helps and building something that fits your real life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dawn Moncrief

Dawn Moncrief

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I'm Dawn, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life's significant transitions. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, caring for a family member, facing a serious medical diagnosis, or navigating another profound life change, counseling offers a compassionate place to slow down, tell your story, and make room for whatever you're carrying.

Maternal mental health, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss, Women's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tamara Johns

Tamara Johns

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I specialize in supporting women of color who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronisha White

Ronisha White

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I bring genuine warmth and curiosity to every session, and I care deeply about building a real relationship with each person I work with.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mendy Daniels

Mendy Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“At the point of termination, I often hear my clients say they feel empowered and confident in their own ability to manage their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use Solution focused therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I want my clients to be able to think about situations and ways to achieve their desired outcome.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carlene Kobe

Carlene Kobe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to create personalized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
John Hamblin

John Hamblin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“For more than two decades, I've helped people untangle the effects of harmful relationships, cope with emotional pain, and rebuild their sense of self.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Erica Brumfield

Erica Brumfield

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am a licensed professional counselor, supervisor, and Play Therapist with over 15 years of experience.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damara Blue

Damara Blue

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


As a licensed mental health professional, I believe that prioritizing our mental and emotional well-being is the foundation of a sustainable and healthy life. Over the past ten years in this field, one thing I’ve consistently learned is that simply having someone to talk to can be one of the most challenging parts of the therapeutic process.

I am here to offer safety, empathy, and practical strategies that support you in thriving the way you desire

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michele Kelly

Michele Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized. I begin with a comprehensive assessment so that together we can identify the approaches that will be most effective for you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Zadora Williams

Zadora Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I guide individuals on holistic trauma-responsive healing journey that honors the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“My counseling style is empathetic and relational. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Natashia Slack

Natashia Slack

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Therapy is a journey. I look forward to helping you do what you need to do for you to live on purpose.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victoria Townsend

Victoria Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My aim is to create an environment that feels safe, grounded, and focused on real meaningful growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Lasseigne

Kaitlyn Lasseigne

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“My calm presence, clinical expertise, and heartfelt commitment make me a trusted ally for families navigating some of life's most difficult moments.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Sahs

Elizabeth Sahs

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Clients can expect to receive some light homework assignments in between sessions, such as reading, journaling, getting 15 min of sunshine a day, etc.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shimika Turner

Shimika Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


“I believe healing is possible for everyone. My goal is to help clients move beyond simply surviving and toward living lives that feel peaceful, purposeful, and fulfilling.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Scarlett Savoie

Scarlett Savoie

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My passion is helping people navigate these difficult moments and find a path toward healing and growth.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caroline DiPretore

Caroline DiPretore

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that our stories and experiences shape who we are, and that by exploring them, we can create space for healing and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Darlene Kelly

Darlene Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am an open-minded listener who gives the client a voice to express themselves during therapy sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Louisiana

Number of therapists serving Louisiana
There are over 228 therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients.
228+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 40%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 96%Woman
  • 4%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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