Depression Psychiatrists in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Our main purpose is to ensure that you get the best mental healthcare possible. We are here to help and listen.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Our main purpose is to ensure that you get the best mental healthcare possible. We are here to help and listen.
If you have been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of stress that never seems to end — you are not alone. Many people push through anxiety, burnout, and sleepless nights until it begins to affect everything — work, relationships, even physical health. The good news is that things can get better with the right support.
If you have been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of stress that never seems to end — you are not alone. Many people push through anxiety, burnout, and sleepless nights until it begins to affect everything — work, relationships, even physical health. The good news is that things can get better with the right support.
I typically work with adults ages 18 to 55 who may deal with depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and/or mood disorders.
Psychiatry and mental health was has always been my first choice within healthcare. I started as a psych nurse and realized that the human mind was intriguing. As a psych nurse my passion for mental health grew because I was able to help those who were ostracized because of mental illness.
I typically work with adults ages 18 to 55 who may deal with depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and/or mood disorders.
Psychiatry and mental health was has always been my first choice within healthcare. I started as a psych nurse and realized that the human mind was intriguing. As a psych nurse my passion for mental health grew because I was able to help those who were ostracized because of mental illness.
Patients come to my practice for help with their daily mental health issues. They have reached the point of dysfunction and dissatisfaction with their ability to successfully and happily go through life. At times this may mean medication is indicated for treatment and other times breakthroughs can happen with in office psychotherapy. Together we work as a team to assess and work towards your daily, weekly, and life goals.
Patients come to my practice for help with their daily mental health issues. They have reached the point of dysfunction and dissatisfaction with their ability to successfully and happily go through life. At times this may mean medication is indicated for treatment and other times breakthroughs can happen with in office psychotherapy. Together we work as a team to assess and work towards your daily, weekly, and life goals.
At Elite Mindcare & Wellness, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and stress.
Whether you're seeking answers for the first time or looking for more personalized support, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans all designed around your goals.
My clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or emotionally drained.
At Elite Mindcare & Wellness, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and stress.
Whether you're seeking answers for the first time or looking for more personalized support, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans all designed around your goals.
My clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or emotionally drained.
Welcome! I’m Margit Muenyi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a strong focus on treating the whole person—not just symptoms or diagnoses. I value cultural humility, respect each client’s lived experience, and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care. My approach is holistic, collaborative, and individualized. I consider biological, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors when developing treatment plans, and I believe care works best when we make decisions together.
Welcome! I’m Margit Muenyi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a strong focus on treating the whole person—not just symptoms or diagnoses. I value cultural humility, respect each client’s lived experience, and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care. My approach is holistic, collaborative, and individualized. I consider biological, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors when developing treatment plans, and I believe care works best when we make decisions together.
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, or school difficulties, finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide thoughtful psychiatric care that helps patients feel more stable, focused, and confident in daily life.
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, or school difficulties, finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide thoughtful psychiatric care that helps patients feel more stable, focused, and confident in daily life.
Shannon Robertson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
At Mosaic Minds, I specialize in medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety/panic, insomnia, depression, and ADHD.
At Mosaic Minds, I specialize in medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety/panic, insomnia, depression, and ADHD. Using brief supportive therapy and education, I integrate trauma-informed, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices for lasting compassionate care.
At Mosaic Minds, I specialize in medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety/panic, insomnia, depression, and ADHD.
At Mosaic Minds, I specialize in medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety/panic, insomnia, depression, and ADHD. Using brief supportive therapy and education, I integrate trauma-informed, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices for lasting compassionate care.
Integrated Behavioral Health-Baton Rouge
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, LPC-S, LCSW, LPC
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Our team specializes in adjustment issues, anger, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, body image, communication skills, depression, geriatric/aging issues, grief, LGBT issues, life transitions, OCD, panic, parenting issues, personality disorders, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, self esteem, sexual identity, stress, substance abuse, and trauma.
We are a multidisciplinary team focusing on offering comprehensive care through medication management and therapy sessions to children as young as five, adolescents, and adults over telehealth or in person. Our team includes Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC, Casey Sommers, LPC-S (Clinical Director), Daja Williams, LPC, Taylor Odom, LPC, and Mai Bishop, LMFT. Our providers specialize in treating clients holistically, centering your symptoms, needs, and goals to offer you support using evidenced based approaches, tools, and techniques including ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Please call today at (225) 424 - 1822 or visit our website for to schedule.
Our team specializes in adjustment issues, anger, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, body image, communication skills, depression, geriatric/aging issues, grief, LGBT issues, life transitions, OCD, panic, parenting issues, personality disorders, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, self esteem, sexual identity, stress, substance abuse, and trauma.
We are a multidisciplinary team focusing on offering comprehensive care through medication management and therapy sessions to children as young as five, adolescents, and adults over telehealth or in person. Our team includes Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC, Casey Sommers, LPC-S (Clinical Director), Daja Williams, LPC, Taylor Odom, LPC, and Mai Bishop, LMFT. Our providers specialize in treating clients holistically, centering your symptoms, needs, and goals to offer you support using evidenced based approaches, tools, and techniques including ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Please call today at (225) 424 - 1822 or visit our website for to schedule.
My primary focus areas are anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, and trauma.
I use a holistic approach where treating patients with dignity and respect is paramount. In turn, this fosters trust and empowers them to overcome challenges. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology.
My primary focus areas are anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, and trauma.
I use a holistic approach where treating patients with dignity and respect is paramount. In turn, this fosters trust and empowers them to overcome challenges. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology.
Many clients seek care when stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or substance use begin affecting daily life, relationships, sleep, motivation, or overall well-being.
Services include psychiatric evaluations and medication management for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, stress-related concerns, and other ongoing mental health symptoms. The focus is on creating practical, manageable treatment plans that support emotional wellness, stability, and everyday functioning.
Many clients seek care when stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or substance use begin affecting daily life, relationships, sleep, motivation, or overall well-being.
Services include psychiatric evaluations and medication management for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, stress-related concerns, and other ongoing mental health symptoms. The focus is on creating practical, manageable treatment plans that support emotional wellness, stability, and everyday functioning.
Clients can come to us for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, life transitions, and other emotional challenges.
I will also provide AUTISM diagnostic screenings for children, adolescents, and adults.
Clients can come to us for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, life transitions, and other emotional challenges.
I will also provide AUTISM diagnostic screenings for children, adolescents, and adults.
She has extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including Grow Therapy, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Substance use and addiction issues, and Serious mental illnesses.
Margit Muenyi is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with active credentials in both Louisiana (License 228608) and Iowa ( G176286), where she holds board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing . Her practice integrates medication management with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on addressing negative thought patterns and behavioral habits. Margit Muenyi, PMHNP-BC, is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in both Louisiana and Iowa, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
She has extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including Grow Therapy, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Substance use and addiction issues, and Serious mental illnesses.
Margit Muenyi is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with active credentials in both Louisiana (License 228608) and Iowa ( G176286), where she holds board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing . Her practice integrates medication management with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on addressing negative thought patterns and behavioral habits. Margit Muenyi, PMHNP-BC, is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in both Louisiana and Iowa, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Anxiety and depression is treatable, and with alternative therapies along with medication management, we have even more options for patients who struggle.
We have a large team of psychiatrists, therapists, physician assistants, and other mental health providers that can assist with medication management, talk therapy, ketamine assisted therapy, TMS and alpha stim electro-stimulation. Our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Anxiety and depression is treatable, and with alternative therapies along with medication management, we have even more options for patients who struggle.
We have a large team of psychiatrists, therapists, physician assistants, and other mental health providers that can assist with medication management, talk therapy, ketamine assisted therapy, TMS and alpha stim electro-stimulation. Our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and related concerns.
As a New Orleans native, I’m passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care in the community I love. I believe that every person’s story matters, even the parts that may have been overlooked or unheard in the past. I strive to create a space where my patients feel genuinely seen, respected, and comfortable sharing their experiences.
I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and related concerns.
As a New Orleans native, I’m passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care in the community I love. I believe that every person’s story matters, even the parts that may have been overlooked or unheard in the past. I strive to create a space where my patients feel genuinely seen, respected, and comfortable sharing their experiences.
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking physician with comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety & panic disorders, phobias, psychoses, stress-induced adjustment disorders, PTSD, adult ADHD, and substance use disorders.
I am a Louisiana-licensed adult psychiatrist with considerable experience in multiple clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rural mental health practices. I received my Medical Doctorate and completed my psychiatric training with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans & Ochsner Health Systems residency program.
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking physician with comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety & panic disorders, phobias, psychoses, stress-induced adjustment disorders, PTSD, adult ADHD, and substance use disorders.
I am a Louisiana-licensed adult psychiatrist with considerable experience in multiple clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rural mental health practices. I received my Medical Doctorate and completed my psychiatric training with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans & Ochsner Health Systems residency program.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma-related conditions.
Hello, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, trained and experienced in mental health conditions. I obtained an advance practice degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at Nicholls State University in 2025. Since then, I've had extensive training in a variety of settings in both inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, treating children, adults and the elderly population, while pursuing my passion for psychiatry.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma-related conditions.
Hello, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, trained and experienced in mental health conditions. I obtained an advance practice degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at Nicholls State University in 2025. Since then, I've had extensive training in a variety of settings in both inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, treating children, adults and the elderly population, while pursuing my passion for psychiatry.
I treat patients with a variety of mental health issues, such as Mood Disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
I believe it is important to ensure patients have care for their physical needs, including regular visits with a primary care physician, a nutritionist, or other medical specialist. Likewise, if a patient is struggling spiritually or emotionally, I listen to their concerns and work with them to find solutions.
I treat patients with a variety of mental health issues, such as Mood Disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
I believe it is important to ensure patients have care for their physical needs, including regular visits with a primary care physician, a nutritionist, or other medical specialist. Likewise, if a patient is struggling spiritually or emotionally, I listen to their concerns and work with them to find solutions.
During this time, she contributed to research on schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression, and the effect of adverse childhood experiences on mental health.
Ellen completes psychiatric evaluations to identify root causes of her patients’ symptoms and provides medication management as appropriate. Using evidence-based research, Ellen helps her patients achieve their own goals for mental wellness.
During this time, she contributed to research on schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression, and the effect of adverse childhood experiences on mental health.
Ellen completes psychiatric evaluations to identify root causes of her patients’ symptoms and provides medication management as appropriate. Using evidence-based research, Ellen helps her patients achieve their own goals for mental wellness.
I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience providing compassionate, comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience providing compassionate, comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.