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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.

April Spotsville

April Spotsville

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Women's issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Randall

Dr. Lisa Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Ward

Crystal Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“My desire is for you to come to a point where depression, loneliness, and hopelessness are no longer controlling factors in your life...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Linda Peace-Buie

Linda Peace-Buie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“The client is the most valuable person in the counseling session! Providing a safe, relaxed, respected and open environment allows my clients to freely express their feelings and emotions,”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Sade Beaulieu

Dr. Sade Beaulieu

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Dr. Beaulieu's theoretical orientation is an integrated approach however, she does incorporate a variety of other styles and techniques depending on the client's individual needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Khovita Jainarine

Khovita Jainarine

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is to honor each individual's unique circumstances as I work with them to build a practical plan for achieving positive change and growth.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dawn Barras

Dawn Barras

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Guss

Jill Guss

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have advanced training in counseling and education, with a special focus on ADHD, behavior change, and parenting support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherile Smith

Sherile Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“We do a brief check-in each session (similar to a temperature check.) Reviewing your sleep pattern, any appetite fluctuations and the like are essential to overall well-being and can provide valuable clues to your experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alicia Wittenberg

Dr. Alicia Wittenberg

Psychologist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“My approach focuses on comprehensively understanding you by your family, spiritual and cultural backgrounds to address your concerns and foster meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lindsey Boxie

Lindsey Boxie

Therapist

Virtual • Lafayette, LA


“I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health, Parenting, Parental Leave, Family Systems, Grief and loss, and everyday life stressors...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jada Davis

Jada Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“I believe effective mental health care starts with listening. I take time to understand your concerns and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, education, and practical strategies that fit your lifestyle.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Celeste Gunning

Celeste Gunning

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I want to assist clients in their process of self-discovery through the processes of psychiatric evaluation, continued care management visits, psychotherapy, mental wellness education, and medication management.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ayesha Crawford

Ayesha Crawford

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe healing happens through genuine connection, self-awareness, and empowerment, guiding clients to reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and navigate life challenges with confidence and clarity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ebony Evans

Ebony Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Terrytown, LA


“I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal goals through an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Betsy Weiss

Betsy Weiss

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a licensed clinical social worker based in New Orleans with over 20 years of experience who enjoys working with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I am also a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and artist, as well a nature and music lover. I incorporate mindfulness and art therapy into the therapy process.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rasheda Terry

Rasheda Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, helping you build resilience and foster personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 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
Dr. Michael Catalanello

Dr. Michael Catalanello

Psychologist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help clients transform their lives by developing a better and personalized understanding of their distress and learning to live more rewarding and fulfilling lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Bordelon

Amy Bordelon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My style is approachable, supportive, and grounded in compassion. However, I also believe in being straightforward and honest...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Lewis-Williams

Andrea Lewis-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My experience includes working with adults and adolescents who have dealt with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joshua Hinkel

Joshua Hinkel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“Insight alone is not enough. I believe lasting change comes from developing a deeper understanding of yourself while also learning how to respond more effectively to your brain's unique wiring, patterns, or tendencies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kelsey Sticker

Kelsey Sticker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Covington, LA


“As a survivor of pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety myself, I bring both clinical expertise and lived understanding to this work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Thiel

Megan Thiel

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Megan recognizes that not everyone might be familiar with talking to a therapist and she wants everyone to feel comfortable getting the help they want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Dossaji

Amanda Dossaji

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe counseling is an empowering experience and can be a healthy part of natural growth for us all.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work with clients where they are and my goal is to assist with helping clients to look forward to adjusting and healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Terrilynn Bowe

Terrilynn Bowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mandeville, LA


“With over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families, I have enormous compassion for your difficulties.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Arnold

Veronica Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Therapy should be a comfortable place to talk about uncomfortable things-and not feel judged or misunderstood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joyce Lynch

Joyce Lynch

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to helping others who are seeking professional, supportive, non-judgmental, and use evidenced based treatment services.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chris Dicharry

Chris Dicharry

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“I go beyond the basics because I believe if my clients can see my passion and effort in my work with them, they are much more likely to push themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kennyra Colson

Kennyra Colson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to help you find practical solutions that bring more confidence, peace, and balance to your everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Monroe, LA


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and grounded in faith, honoring the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauren Nalepa

Dr. Lauren Nalepa

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, navigate life's challenges, and foster personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Shires

Laura Shires

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My specialty is empowering clients to develop tools to embrace the present moment and courage to step forward as agents of influence over their own destiny.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
LaWanda Kyles

LaWanda Kyles

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a space where you can be yourself and share your inner thoughts, so that we can work on ways to make facing life's challenges, less difficult and heavy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adrian Anderson

Dr. Adrian Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My foundational approach to therapy focuses on client strengths (Strengths Perspective) and client empowerment (Empowerment Approach).”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Peoples

Brittany Peoples

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by my commitment to creating an affirming, non-judgmental space.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Helen Ajala

Helen Ajala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I am a doctoral-prepared Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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

Frequently asked questions

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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 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.