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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.

Kelli Churchill

Kelli Churchill

Therapist

Virtual • Covington, LA


I have a private practice i began in 2008. I see adults, adolescents, couples and individuals with all types of diagnosis.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelli Kennedy

Kelli Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is warm and collaborative, rooted in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, evidence-based methods that help your nervous system process what it's been holding, not just talk about it.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Melvin Burrell

Dr. Melvin Burrell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I practice an integrative, trauma-informed approach that centers safety, collaboration, and respect for each client's lived experience.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cecelia Simon

Cecelia Simon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shreveport, LA


“Grounded in the belief that life's successes and failures "transform our lives into the beauty of why we were created,"”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brittany Hicks

Brittany Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shreveport, LA


“My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. Therapy with me is conversational and active — we reflect on patterns, build insight, and practice practical tools.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 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
Abigail Plaisance

Abigail Plaisance

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My own goal is to have my clients leave sessions feeling empowered and ready to take on their challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Pittman

Laurie Pittman

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a welcoming and safe space to help clients identify challenges and learn skills to help them move beyond them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Phares

Heather Phares

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a space where teens feel comfortable being themselves and not pressured to have everything figured out.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Desiree Shaw

Desiree Shaw

Therapist

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


“I have had personal experience with having to "start over", betrayal trauma, grief and chronic conditions.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robin Moeller

Robin Moeller

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am your advocate, and with consistent therapy, I can be the person who helps you set your goals and then stay on track to achieve them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Demerit Brown

Demerit Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“In therapy sessions, I assist clients in identifying goals for therapy, triggers for symptoms/behaviors, and any unhealthy behaviors and strategies that the client may be using.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cynthia Entrekin

Cynthia Entrekin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Your body has been working overtime to keep you safe, and it hasn't gotten the message that it can stop.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denitra Beasley

Denitra Beasley

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, LA


“I have come to recognize that each person has a different path that they attend throughout their journey in life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittney Ball

Brittney Ball

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Brittney Ball has been a licensed professional counselor, in Louisiana and Texas, for10 years with experience working with various ages with mild-to-moderate mental illnesses. Brittney is also an author of a mental health journal.

  • Note: if you do not see an appointment date/time listed that fits your availability, please contact me & I am able to schedule you manually.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 318-317-2984
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Mullen

Abigail Mullen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“I believe that all people, children and adults alike, carry an inner wisdom that we sometimes fall out of touch with.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michelle Medina

Dr. Michelle Medina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, recognizing the importance of cultural competence in mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Deanna Minor

Deanna Minor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work best by finding out what works best for the patient, meaning, I am trained and licensed for medication management, but it is not always about medications.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danyelle Davis

Danyelle Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I specialize in clientele who present with Bipolar, Schizophrenia, or other dissociative based disorders, but also have worked with PTSD, Depression, Autism, and Anxiety based clients for the entirety of my career.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michael Glynn

Dr. Michael Glynn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittanee' Davis

Brittanee' Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to always help my client/patient understand the "why" of what is making you feel the way that you do so that you can be the best version of you!”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Donna Blackburn

Donna Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to helping you do more than survive. My goal is to teach you to dance - even in the rain!”
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Rashida Taylor

Dr. Rashida Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is solution-focused, creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for clients to explore and express their emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bridget Thouin

Bridget Thouin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shreveport, LA


“I work with clients using a compassionate, open-minded approach, specializing in trauma therapy with techniques like EMDR.”
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Janelle Dugas

Janelle Dugas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe meaningful change is possible when people are met with accountability, support, and the opportunity to grow.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristin Hitron

Kristin Hitron

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe that the most important part of therapy is the alliance created between myself and my client as this alliance becomes the vehicle for change that I often get to witness.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natosha Pena

Natosha Pena

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I truly enjoy meeting clients where they are in their life journey... move towards interventions and approaches that fit the person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patricia Greene

Patricia Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy but have much experience in other treatments and use whatever suits the clients' situation best.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and unconditional positive regard.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melinda Ensley

Melinda Ensley

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“The relationship b/w feelings, thoughts & behaviors is crucial to understanding issues affecting life & relationship success.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Keith

Jennifer Keith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use an existential lens in therapy, which focuses on exploring identity. I enjoy teaming up with a client to use the right combination of science and philosophy and shadow work to find your own unique life patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wynona Russ

Wynona Russ

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“I know it feels like you are alone and there is no way out but there is hope and healing in therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alejandra Salinas

Alejandra Salinas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“I believe everyone has the potential to heal, and therapy can be a great tool to uncover supportive strategies to help you thrive.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ryan Martin

Ryan Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“Clients can expect to enter a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space where they are free to explore the successes and challenges of life...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Charles, LA


“I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help you gain insight into what's happening beneath the surface so you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
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 883 therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients.
883+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 75%Relationship issues
  • 75%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 35%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right therapist for you

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 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.