Rakinzie Fisher-Denham

Hello, I'm Rakinzie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 23 years of experience in social work, including 6 years as an LCSW. I completed my master's in social work at LSU and hold a bachelor's in social work from Louisiana Christian College. I am also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) with a strong commitment to quality outcomes.

My professional background has given me the opportunity to support Active-Duty Soldiers, Veterans, adults, seniors, and families through many different seasons of life. I have worked in military services, substance use treatment, long-term care, women's health, managed care, and crisis management - including with clients navigating chronic health conditions, diabetes, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks and panic disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD and intrusive thoughts, ADHD, anger management, grief and loss, stress, substance use, identity and self-discovery, cultural and ethnic concerns, maternal and postpartum challenges, relationship challenges, end of life care, family issues, and the emotional impact of major health or life changes. Across every population I serve, I bring hope, honesty, compassion, and humor to help build connection and create positive outcomes!

My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, hopeful, and action-oriented. I believe every client brings lived experience, resilience, and past successes that can become the foundation for future change. In session, we may explore the challenges you are facing, identify barriers that have made progress difficult, and use your strengths, values, faith, coping skills, and support systems to create realistic next steps.

I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, OCD, ADHD, anger and frustration, substance use, chronic illness, diabetes, grief and bereavement, maternal and postpartum concerns, identity and self-discovery, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, family dynamics, end of life care, women's issues, men's issues, and life transitions - in a way that feels practical and personal.

My style is warm, honest, empowering, and grounded. I will challenge barriers to change while also celebrating both small and big wins along the way.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you, understand your needs, and begin building a strong partnership for the work ahead. I use a conversational style to learn what brings you to therapy, what has been making life more difficult, and what kind of support would feel most helpful. We may talk about anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, chronic health conditions, military or veteran experiences, women’s issues, stress, grief, life transitions, or symptoms that have been affecting your daily life. Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck? Our time together will allow you an opportunity to breathe and know that you are adding someone to your support system that is ready to rally behind you. My goal is to assess your needs with care, identify your strengths, values and work with you to determine the best next steps. I want you to leave the first session feeling heard, respected, supported and hopeful that change is possible.