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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.

Kendrick Martin

Kendrick Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • LaPlace, LA


Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shannon Watson

Shannon Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I enjoy working with children and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and relationship problems.”
Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christopher Benz

Christopher Benz

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I will provide a safe space for you to explore what is getting you stuck and to get "unstuck" to get back to living the life you deserve to live.”
Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gretchen Landry

Gretchen Landry

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Growth requires understanding the why and how we got here... working layer by layer to make sense of the why.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristi Gassen

Kristi Gassen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Covington, LA


“While our past influences the person we are today, focusing on the here and now provides an opportunity to be in control of our path in the future.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashlie Lucas

Ashlie Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jaime Conover

Jaime Conover

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Eating disorders
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Julie Insyxiengmay

Dr. Julie Insyxiengmay

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Baham

Tanya Baham

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dawn Schiro

Dawn Schiro

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Spending more than 30 years providing mental health care and gaining experience in various challenging healthcare settings has afforded me the ability to provide my clients with vast knowledge and expertise needed to address life's many issues. My experience includes forensic social work, hospice and bereavement care, sexual compulsions and substance dependence as well as extensive experience with trauma resolution and suicide prevention. My passion is helping clients reprocess past trauma and find the inner strength that they possess as survivors of traumatic experiences.

End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Brooks

John Brooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, LA


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Roan Flenniken

Roan Flenniken

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“I have a passion for working with people to create joyful, more satisfying, balanced, and interesting lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tessia Requena-Ozene

Tessia Requena-Ozene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I approach therapy by first building a strong relationship with clients so that they have the ability to trust me as we progress through treatment.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Audra Tousaint

Dr. Audra Tousaint

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Her clinical work centers high-achieving Black women navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the invisible weight of being "the strong one."”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Chelsey Ragas

Dr. Chelsey Ragas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Roche-Sheets

Jennifer Roche-Sheets

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gidget Fields

Gidget Fields

Therapist

In-person • 26 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Louisiana

Number of therapists serving Louisiana
There are over 789 therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients.
789+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 77%Trauma
  • 76%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
  • 37%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 20%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 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.