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Top therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients

Connect with compassionate providers throughout Louisiana who specialize in conditions like anxiety, depression, and more. With flexible scheduling and availability within two weeks, Headway makes quality mental health care accessible and affordable through insurance coverage.

Dr. Delarious Stewart

Dr. Delarious Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapeutic approach is primarily rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a well-established and evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kechia Breedlove

Kechia Breedlove

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in empowering clients by helping them recognize their strengths, develop emotional resilience, and find solutions that promote lasting well-being.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ciara Pemberton

Ciara Pemberton

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a real, supportive conversation-I listen, and I don't judge.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lorey Delap

Lorey Delap

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in both Louisiana (#7329) and New Hampshire (#3228). I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University. My training focused on looking at the whole picture — not just your immediate symptoms, but all the moving parts of your life that affect your well-being. I often work with adults (ages 24 - 70) dealing with anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and life transitions.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Arnott

Dr. Melissa Arnott

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I view counseling as a collaborative process that helps people explore, clarify, and identify their needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheetal Verma-Bueche

Dr. Sheetal Verma-Bueche

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“I believe it is important to meet the client where they are and build on the strengths of an individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Florence Brooks

Florence Brooks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


“People describe me as down-to-earth and kind. I am passionate about mental health and want to help you on your journey towards holistic well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kaci Treadaway

Kaci Treadaway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“I find joy in walking along side people who need a safe space to process the issues that we all face...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Williams

Valerie Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm a warm and approachable psychotherapist dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with kindness and understanding.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe you are the expert of your story and already hold many strengths that can help you overcome what challenges you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Frank Hood

Frank Hood

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach therapy from an eclectic perspective, drawing from a range of techniques to best meet your unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tenisha Rigby

Tenisha Rigby

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood — a space that's free of judgment and filled with compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kim Davis

Dr. Kim Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“Clients should leave my session feeling heard and seen. I believe in validating my clients, encouraging them to use their strengths, and allowing them to grow in whatever way they desire.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Laura Tanner

Laura Tanner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I help people facing serious illness, life transitions, and the stress that comes with them find calm and make peace with uncertainty.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nora Weiser

Nora Weiser

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am passionate about collaborating with clients in the therapeutic process, empowering them to take steps toward healing by utilizing their inherent wisdom and strengths.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cassandra Chambers

Dr. Cassandra Chambers

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can truly be yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the feeling that you have to have everything figured out.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy (Buford) Cockrill

Amy (Buford) Cockrill

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we will work to identify targets to address during your therapeutic process.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Boudreaux

Stephanie Boudreaux

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houma, LA


“I take a holistic approach, blending compassionate care with evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marlo Shepard

Marlo Shepard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


“I believe it is important to find and build on the existing positivity in your life to find the peace and fulfillment you are searching.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brooks Zitzmann

Brooks Zitzmann

Therapist

Virtual • Mandeville, LA


“I seek to be fully present and affirming with my clients, conveying respect for your inherent worth.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rhenda Hodnett

Rhenda Hodnett

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I worked on behalf of children and families for more than 30 years... now focus exclusively on helping people adjust to a variety of transitions common in midlife and beyond.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Identity issues, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Onassis Jones

Onassis Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative, meaning we look at the whole picture - your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Tambria Hunt

Dr. Tambria Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field specializing in trauma-related challenges, including those experiencing the effects of abuse...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sylvia Stogner

Sylvia Stogner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I show up as a real person, not a blank professional wall. I bring genuine curiosity, directness, and care to every session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Drice Tippit

Drice Tippit

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each individual's unique needs, goals, and life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tiffany Zachery

Dr. Tiffany Zachery

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with clients who may have depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, or bipolar disorder.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Holt

Alexandra Holt

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am passionate about helping clients make changes in their lives, and achieve their goals through support, clinical skill, and a genuine working relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jasmine Martin

Dr. Jasmine Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“If you're a young adult feeling weighed down by depression or anxiety, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you navigate through it.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacy Lewis-Goins

Stacy Lewis-Goins

Therapist

Virtual • Harvey, LA


“I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, People of Size, community activists, educators, and other frontline workers.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leila Benoit

Leila Benoit

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Before becoming a therapist, I worked as both an educator and hospital social worker, giving me firsthand insight into the pressures and challenges that often accompany helping professions. In addition to my clinical experience, I've spent many years serving in Christian ministry, an experience that continues to shape the compassion, perspective, and care that I bring to my work. As a therapist, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and life transitions.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Poolson

April Poolson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnice Gordon

Johnice Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Hammond, LA


“Together, we'll identify the patterns that keep you stuck, whether that's reacting in anger, overthinking, feeling emotionally drained, struggling to stay focused, or repeating the same relationship cycles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Craft

Amy Craft

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I worked as a mental health technician at an inpatient behavioral hospital for over seven years to gain experience with the true needs of the chronically mentally ill and those in crisis.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jan Horner

Jan Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience working with adults. I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Freddie Amos

Freddie Amos

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, LA


“I help individuals who are carrying the weight of confusing or painful spiritual experiences find clarity, healing, and freedom.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving Louisiana

Number of therapists serving Louisiana
There are over 814 therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients.
814+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 77%Trauma
  • 75%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 36%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Louisiana

Searching for therapists in Louisiana starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Across urban and rural parts of the state, available therapists and specialties can vary, so it helps to look for someone whose training matches what you want to address. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, review their listed specialties, therapy style, and experience with approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.

Location and format also matter when choosing a Louisiana therapist. If you live in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, or a smaller community, your options may look different based on local availability. Some people prefer in-person sessions, while others choose virtual appointments for easier scheduling. You can also narrow your search by appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how they describe their approach, what a first session may involve, and whether their communication style feels like a good fit.

The cost of therapy in Louisiana varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find Louisiana therapists who take insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and compare available appointments in one place. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can confirm your coverage for your location and plan before your first session. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.