MultiPlan Psychiatrists in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Jill DeBarge has been an RN for over 18 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology, before returning to school to become an RN. She was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Madisonville, La. after Katrina where she raised her three daughters. She recently moved to Baton Rouge to be closer to her girls who all are students at LSU.
Jill DeBarge has been an RN for over 18 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology, before returning to school to become an RN. She was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Madisonville, La. after Katrina where she raised her three daughters. She recently moved to Baton Rouge to be closer to her girls who all are students at LSU.
Serenity Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Serenity Mental Health Services provides telehealth/virtual mental health consultations to individuals across Louisiana. Specializing in medication management, our services cater to patients aged 8 and above facing emotional or behavioral challenges. We welcome individuals seeking evaluation and medical treatment for psychiatric disorders. It's important to note that we do not typically prescribe benzodiazepines (such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, etc.).
Serenity Mental Health Services provides telehealth/virtual mental health consultations to individuals across Louisiana. Specializing in medication management, our services cater to patients aged 8 and above facing emotional or behavioral challenges. We welcome individuals seeking evaluation and medical treatment for psychiatric disorders. It's important to note that we do not typically prescribe benzodiazepines (such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, etc.).
Lakesha is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP). She graduated with her masters of science in nursing with a specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012, from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. In fall of 2021, Lakesha earned her doctorate in nursing from Southern University School of Nursing . She later on ,became dual certified obtaining her post masters certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in 2023 from Herzing University.
Lakesha is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP). She graduated with her masters of science in nursing with a specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012, from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. In fall of 2021, Lakesha earned her doctorate in nursing from Southern University School of Nursing . She later on ,became dual certified obtaining her post masters certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in 2023 from Herzing University.
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.
My passion is helping people be the best version of themselves. I want my patients to feel empowered to heal themselves over time. One of my most important roles as a psychiatrist is to instill hope for my patients. Anxiety and depression is treatable, and with alternative therapies along with medication management, we have even more options for patients who struggle. We've extended our services to all of Georgia via video visits from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
My passion is helping people be the best version of themselves. I want my patients to feel empowered to heal themselves over time. One of my most important roles as a psychiatrist is to instill hope for my patients. Anxiety and depression is treatable, and with alternative therapies along with medication management, we have even more options for patients who struggle. We've extended our services to all of Georgia via video visits from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
I am a Louisiana native and received my MSN from the University of South Alabama. I am board certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, and psychotic disorders. My background includes emergency room/critical care nurse at Level I & II trauma centers, inpatient psychiatry nursing as well as a variety of other healthcare settings. I have a passion for helping those with their mental health. I utilize a holistic, evidence-based approach with my patients.
I am a Louisiana native and received my MSN from the University of South Alabama. I am board certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, and psychotic disorders. My background includes emergency room/critical care nurse at Level I & II trauma centers, inpatient psychiatry nursing as well as a variety of other healthcare settings. I have a passion for helping those with their mental health. I utilize a holistic, evidence-based approach with my patients.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in a cycle of stress? I’m a master’s-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 12+ years of experience supporting adults across a variety of clinical settings. I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and related concerns. My approach is collaborative and respectful, focused on understanding your goals, explaining options clearly, and creating a plan that feels realistic and supportive.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in a cycle of stress? I’m a master’s-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 12+ years of experience supporting adults across a variety of clinical settings. I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and related concerns. My approach is collaborative and respectful, focused on understanding your goals, explaining options clearly, and creating a plan that feels realistic and supportive.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services. I possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with clients. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I see clients at 3 locations - Prairieville, Baton Rouge and our Metairie location.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services. I possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with clients. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. I see clients at 3 locations - Prairieville, Baton Rouge and our Metairie location.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide specialized care for various mental health challenges. With expertise in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, therapy interventions, and medication management. My services are tailored to meet your unique needs, fostering a nurturing and empathetic environment where your
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide specialized care for various mental health challenges. With expertise in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, therapy interventions, and medication management. My services are tailored to meet your unique needs, fostering a nurturing and empathetic environment where your
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? I offer a space that feels calm, supportive, and genuinely safe, where you can show up as you are and feel heard without judgment.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing medication management with a collaborative, patient-centered approach. I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and that meaningful progress happens when you feel understood and involved in your treatment. Therefore, I work closely with you to find what truly helps you to meet your full potential.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? I offer a space that feels calm, supportive, and genuinely safe, where you can show up as you are and feel heard without judgment.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing medication management with a collaborative, patient-centered approach. I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and that meaningful progress happens when you feel understood and involved in your treatment. Therefore, I work closely with you to find what truly helps you to meet your full potential.
Online Psychiatrists
Michael D. Santone, DNP, APRN-BC is a nationally certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is fully licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and fully credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mike earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA., in 2010. D. Santone has over 25 years experience in behavioral health and chemical dependency. He works with the adult population 18-70 years old and treats all Mood and Thought Disorders. His experience involves private practice, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, and correctional facilities.
Michael D. Santone, DNP, APRN-BC is a nationally certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is fully licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and fully credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mike earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA., in 2010. D. Santone has over 25 years experience in behavioral health and chemical dependency. He works with the adult population 18-70 years old and treats all Mood and Thought Disorders. His experience involves private practice, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, and correctional facilities.
Sarah Farr is a New Orleans native and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who received her MSN from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Sarah Farr is a New Orleans native and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who received her MSN from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Stephanie Ukoha
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP , PMHNP-C, FNP-BC
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70113
Are you looking for a provider who treats both mental and physical health? As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), I specialize in Integrative Psychiatry, ADHD treatment, anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication management, and medical weight loss. Offering telehealth in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Oregon, as well as in-person in Frisco, Texas, I help clients improve emotional well-being, focus, energy, and metabolic health through evidence-based, personalized care that addresses whole person.
Are you looking for a provider who treats both mental and physical health? As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), I specialize in Integrative Psychiatry, ADHD treatment, anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication management, and medical weight loss. Offering telehealth in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Oregon, as well as in-person in Frisco, Texas, I help clients improve emotional well-being, focus, energy, and metabolic health through evidence-based, personalized care that addresses whole person.
Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. If you’re here, something in you is ready for things to feel different, and that matters.
At Alpha Health Services, we take the time to truly understand you, not just your symptoms, but your experiences, your stressors, and what you’ve been managing day to day. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or substance use, our goal is to help you feel more in control, more stable, and more like yourself again. You won’t be rushed or overlooked here. We work with you to create a plan.
Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. If you’re here, something in you is ready for things to feel different, and that matters.
At Alpha Health Services, we take the time to truly understand you, not just your symptoms, but your experiences, your stressors, and what you’ve been managing day to day. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or substance use, our goal is to help you feel more in control, more stable, and more like yourself again. You won’t be rushed or overlooked here. We work with you to create a plan.
Extended Evening Hours for Spravato! We now offer Spravato, (esketamine), a new option and renewed hope for treatment-resistant depression. Have you lost hope for improving your ongoing depression symptoms? Treatment with FDA approved nasal esketamine, Spravato, often results in effective and faster improvement of depression. We are a REMS certified Spravato Treatment Center. Medicaid, most insurances and Cash accepted. Feel like yourself again!
Extended Evening Hours for Spravato! We now offer Spravato, (esketamine), a new option and renewed hope for treatment-resistant depression. Have you lost hope for improving your ongoing depression symptoms? Treatment with FDA approved nasal esketamine, Spravato, often results in effective and faster improvement of depression. We are a REMS certified Spravato Treatment Center. Medicaid, most insurances and Cash accepted. Feel like yourself again!
I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am highly motivated and passionate about delivering high quality mental health care. I collaborate with a psychiatrist and a variety of other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible treatment for my clients. My office is located at 1119 Prudhomme Circle, Suite B, in Opelousas, LA. I look forward to working with you. You may reach me at the office at 337-678-0366 or via fax at 337-223-8301. Email: wcharles@mindandbodyconnections.org
I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am highly motivated and passionate about delivering high quality mental health care. I collaborate with a psychiatrist and a variety of other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible treatment for my clients. My office is located at 1119 Prudhomme Circle, Suite B, in Opelousas, LA. I look forward to working with you. You may reach me at the office at 337-678-0366 or via fax at 337-223-8301. Email: wcharles@mindandbodyconnections.org
Are you tired of feeling like your mental health is a never-ending battle? Do you want to address the root cause of your struggles and become the best version of yourself? Look no further than Bayou Healthcare Services, where we prioritize your overall well-being. Our integrative psychiatry practice goes beyond just prescribing medication. We take a holistic approach to mental health, considering factors such as sleep, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. We believe that by optimizing these areas, we can help you achieve long-lasting mental wellness.
Are you tired of feeling like your mental health is a never-ending battle? Do you want to address the root cause of your struggles and become the best version of yourself? Look no further than Bayou Healthcare Services, where we prioritize your overall well-being. Our integrative psychiatry practice goes beyond just prescribing medication. We take a holistic approach to mental health, considering factors such as sleep, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. We believe that by optimizing these areas, we can help you achieve long-lasting mental wellness.
My name is LaToya Mason, a passionate healthcare professional. Originating from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, my academic journey led me to Dillard University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Over the span of a decade, the fast-paced world of the emergency room became my professional home.Here, amidst the chaos, I honed my skills and embraced the challenges that came with providing crucial healthcare services. The experiences in the emergency room not only sharpened my clinical expertise but also fueled my desire to delve deeper into mental health care.
My name is LaToya Mason, a passionate healthcare professional. Originating from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, my academic journey led me to Dillard University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Over the span of a decade, the fast-paced world of the emergency room became my professional home.Here, amidst the chaos, I honed my skills and embraced the challenges that came with providing crucial healthcare services. The experiences in the emergency room not only sharpened my clinical expertise but also fueled my desire to delve deeper into mental health care.
My name is Helen Ajala. I am a doctoral-prepared Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a graduate of the Loyola University of New Orleans and Frontier Nursing University, Versailles Kentucky, I have over 35 years of experience in healthcare. I treat patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My philosophy is an all-inclusive patient-centered approach. Our team of dedicated professionals provides fully integrated primary care and behavioral health services for children and adults.
My name is Helen Ajala. I am a doctoral-prepared Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a graduate of the Loyola University of New Orleans and Frontier Nursing University, Versailles Kentucky, I have over 35 years of experience in healthcare. I treat patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My philosophy is an all-inclusive patient-centered approach. Our team of dedicated professionals provides fully integrated primary care and behavioral health services for children and adults.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialize in medication management of psychiatric disorders I am highly motivated and passionate about delivering the highest quality of mental health care.. I am currently accepting new adult patients in Lafayette and telehealth throughout Louisiana. I believe in individualized treatment for all patients and will work with you and your other providers to ensure the proper plan is established.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialize in medication management of psychiatric disorders I am highly motivated and passionate about delivering the highest quality of mental health care.. I am currently accepting new adult patients in Lafayette and telehealth throughout Louisiana. I believe in individualized treatment for all patients and will work with you and your other providers to ensure the proper plan is established.


