

Baton Rouge residents can access flexible mental health care through Headway's network of 766 providers available in neighborhoods including Mid City, Gardere, and Beauregard. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with insurance coverage helping patients save up to 75% on sessions.
I earned an MSW from Tulane School of Social Work in 1989 and am a clinical social worker. I also practice Psychodrama and am a graduate of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute in NY. I work primarily with musicians, actors & writers. I have a long history of working in non-profit agencies and schools, providing top notch care to disadvantaged and oppressed adolescents and families.
I’m Velia R. Bradley, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Louisiana with over 10 years of experience supporting people through emotional and psychological challenges. I earned my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and am currently pursuing a doctorate focused on Counseling Education, Supervision, Trauma, and Crisis Interventions. My approach is holistic and client-centered, with care for the mind, body, soul, and spirit. I meet you where you are and work alongside you at your pace, with honesty, warmth, and respect.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, trauma, or feeling stuck, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.


Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right therapist in Baton Rouge starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you want support for a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or trauma — or broader mental health care like medication management from a psychiatrist. Baton Rouge has a large provider community, with licensed professionals including LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists practicing across the city.
Once you know what type of care you need, focus on the practical details that make a provider the right match. Look at their specialties, therapy style, and whether they offer in-person sessions in your part of Baton Rouge or virtual appointments. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their approach before you commit. A free phone consultation — available through many providers on Headway — can also help you decide if you've found the right fit.
Therapy in Baton Rouge can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book, so there are no surprises when it comes to what you owe.
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