Find a therapist in New Orleans, LA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in New Orleans, LA accepting new patients
Find mental healthcare support in New Orleans across neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Marigny, and the Bywater area. Headway connects you with 802 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
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Hi! I am Cynthia Cayer Sandoval, MS. I moved to Park City for the Olympics and fell in love! For 35 years I have been fortunate enough to have had experience working in multiple settings in the field of counseling treating children, adolescents, and adults. My services include individual therapy, family therapy, and group counseling for all ages. In my free time you will find me out on my trail bike or if I am I am lucky in the powder!!!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward—you're not alone. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, identity struggles, or relationship stress, therapy can help you gain clarity, find relief, and reconnect with yourself. You might be managing a health condition, navigating cultural or family pressures, or dealing with grief or loss. Whatever you're facing, there’s space here for you to show up as you are and begin to heal.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people, like you, to create meaningful change. I enjoy providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Some of my clients have reported feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, anxious, or stuck. I spent 14 years in long term and acute care inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings and 11 years in neurological rehabilitation. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana and master’s degree from LSU.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and reconnect with their strengths. My work is grounded in trauma-centered therapy, recognizing that many emotional and behavioral challenges are rooted in experiences that deserve compassion, understanding, and skilled support.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families, helping them navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward with confidence.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that healing happens best in spaces that are safe, honest, and non-judgmental. I work with those who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma.
My approach is collaborative and practical. We will focus on understanding what’s showing up in your life, identifying patterns that may be holding you back, and developing tools you can use in real-world situations. I don’t believe in perfection—I believe in progress.
Clients often describe me as direct, supportive, and easy to talk to. I meet you where you are while also helping you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of New Orleans, LA
- 94%Anxiety
- 94%Trauma
- 91%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 82%Grief or loss
- 97%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 45%Oxford
- 97%English
- 6%French
- 6%Spanish
- 3%American Sign Language
- 3%Hindi
- 100%In-person or online
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 45%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
- 9%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 New Orleans
Finding the right therapist in New Orleans starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions — and look for a licensed provider who specializes in those areas. Common license types in Louisiana include LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists, and each brings a different training background to their work.
New Orleans has a wide range of mental health providers practicing across neighborhoods like Uptown, Mid-City, the Garden District, Lakeview, and the French Quarter. Narrowing your options can feel like a lot, especially when you're also weighing logistics like scheduling, session format, and whether you prefer in-person or virtual visits. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match.
Therapy in New Orleans can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to see estimated costs upfront, so you know what to expect before your first appointment.
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