Female Psychiatrists in Louisiana
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression? Feeling overwhelmed most days with no energy. With over 18 years of nursing experience dedicated to mental health particularly in correctional and underserved areas. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, trauma, and resilience. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a strong belief in meeting people where they are. I specialize in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression? Feeling overwhelmed most days with no energy. With over 18 years of nursing experience dedicated to mental health particularly in correctional and underserved areas. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, trauma, and resilience. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a strong belief in meeting people where they are. I specialize in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
About me:
Nicole is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a Nicholls State University graduate with a master’s degree in nursing. Over the past 3 years, she has worked with a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. She also has over a decade of experience in the field of nursing. She is passionate about providing individualized, compassionate, evidence-based care to clients that are experiencing mental health issues. She is dedicated to finding an appropriate, safe treatment plan to help clients manage symptoms and achieve overall wellbeing.
About me:
Nicole is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a Nicholls State University graduate with a master’s degree in nursing. Over the past 3 years, she has worked with a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. She also has over a decade of experience in the field of nursing. She is passionate about providing individualized, compassionate, evidence-based care to clients that are experiencing mental health issues. She is dedicated to finding an appropriate, safe treatment plan to help clients manage symptoms and achieve overall wellbeing.
Shannon Health Solutions, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
With expertise in treating a variety of mental health issues—including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD—I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual's unique needs. My approach combines compassion with clinical expertise, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout your healing process.
With expertise in treating a variety of mental health issues—including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD—I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual's unique needs. My approach combines compassion with clinical expertise, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout your healing process.
Always Hope LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prairieville, LA 70769
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.
Rosaline Darty
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shreveport, LA 71104
Dr. Rosaline Darty, NP is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who has served her community by providing superior healthcare across the lifespan for 26 years. She strives to provide personalized, holistic, and high-quality care. She provides medication management and psychotherapy to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Her goal is to empower clients by building relationships, providing education, and focusing on strengths and abilities to improve lifestyle and manage life’s challenges.
Dr. Rosaline Darty, NP is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who has served her community by providing superior healthcare across the lifespan for 26 years. She strives to provide personalized, holistic, and high-quality care. She provides medication management and psychotherapy to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Her goal is to empower clients by building relationships, providing education, and focusing on strengths and abilities to improve lifestyle and manage life’s challenges.
My name is Kimberlin D. Pittman. I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) driven by a deep-rooted passion for helping people reclaim their mental health. My journey has taken me through diverse healthcare settings, including the Department of Veteran Affairs, Beacon Behavioral Hospital, and Odyssey House of Louisiana. At the Department of Veteran Affairs, I ensure top-quality care in skilled, hospice, acute care, and rehab units. At Beacon Behavioral Hospital, I manage shift operations, delivering safe and effective treatment for patients in mental health crises.
My name is Kimberlin D. Pittman. I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) driven by a deep-rooted passion for helping people reclaim their mental health. My journey has taken me through diverse healthcare settings, including the Department of Veteran Affairs, Beacon Behavioral Hospital, and Odyssey House of Louisiana. At the Department of Veteran Affairs, I ensure top-quality care in skilled, hospice, acute care, and rehab units. At Beacon Behavioral Hospital, I manage shift operations, delivering safe and effective treatment for patients in mental health crises.
Florence C 'crissi' Brooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
My name is Crissi Brooks, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have worked with people of all ages from many different backgrounds. I offer evaluation, diagnosis, and treatments including medications for many different mental health issues including trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. My compassionate approach embraces the diversity of mental health experiences by offering a supportive environment where my patients can find new avenues of growth and healing. My goal is to foster transformative changes that ripple through individuals, families, and communities, resulting in collective healing.
My name is Crissi Brooks, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have worked with people of all ages from many different backgrounds. I offer evaluation, diagnosis, and treatments including medications for many different mental health issues including trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. My compassionate approach embraces the diversity of mental health experiences by offering a supportive environment where my patients can find new avenues of growth and healing. My goal is to foster transformative changes that ripple through individuals, families, and communities, resulting in collective healing.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family practice nurse practitioner and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have practiced for several years in family practice and mental health services and strongly believe in the importance of mental healthcare. I am thrilled to be treating each person holistically and individually. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family practice nurse practitioner and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have practiced for several years in family practice and mental health services and strongly believe in the importance of mental healthcare. I am thrilled to be treating each person holistically and individually. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it is rewarding to assist my clients with their healthcare needs. My clients and I, along with their families, work together as a team. We have developed a level of trust and respect for one another. An atmosphere of trust and respect allows the client to be open to discussion and have a feeling of empowerment in making healthcare decisions. My role as a psychiatric mental nurse practitioner is to offer my clients the knowledge needed to make the best decisions for their healthcare. When we work together, we learn from each other and have positive changes in our lives.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it is rewarding to assist my clients with their healthcare needs. My clients and I, along with their families, work together as a team. We have developed a level of trust and respect for one another. An atmosphere of trust and respect allows the client to be open to discussion and have a feeling of empowerment in making healthcare decisions. My role as a psychiatric mental nurse practitioner is to offer my clients the knowledge needed to make the best decisions for their healthcare. When we work together, we learn from each other and have positive changes in our lives.
As a nationally certified physician assistant in psychiatry, I am committed to developing personalized treatment plans that cater to your specific needs, goals, and experiences. I understand that mental health is as unique as the individual experiencing it. By prioritizing active listening and a compassionate, holistic approach, we work together to help you navigate the complexities of life, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and supported in every season of your journey.
As a nationally certified physician assistant in psychiatry, I am committed to developing personalized treatment plans that cater to your specific needs, goals, and experiences. I understand that mental health is as unique as the individual experiencing it. By prioritizing active listening and a compassionate, holistic approach, we work together to help you navigate the complexities of life, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and supported in every season of your journey.
I am a dual board-certified physician who practices psychiatry and integrative medicine, a mom to a child with autoimmunity, and a patient who experienced decades of chronic pain, brain fog, and frustration as I navigated our healthcare system from both sides. I started Dara Wellness to partner with you as you embark on your journey towards wellness. By providing the most up-to-date services in integrative psychiatry and whole health, we empower our patients to take an active role in their self care and recovery. Please email or schedule a discovery call at darawellnessnola.com to begin your journey.
I am a dual board-certified physician who practices psychiatry and integrative medicine, a mom to a child with autoimmunity, and a patient who experienced decades of chronic pain, brain fog, and frustration as I navigated our healthcare system from both sides. I started Dara Wellness to partner with you as you embark on your journey towards wellness. By providing the most up-to-date services in integrative psychiatry and whole health, we empower our patients to take an active role in their self care and recovery. Please email or schedule a discovery call at darawellnessnola.com to begin your journey.
Meet Our Female Psychiatrists
Mending Minds Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, DHA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Demeka Underwood, PMHNP-BC brings a decade of psychiatric nursing experience to her role. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she collaborates closely with patients, offering medication management and psychotherapy for mental health concerns. Demeka earned her master's from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020, her bachelor's from Franciscan of Our Lady in 2019, and her Associates from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2012. Before joining Southeast Community Health Systems, she worked in various nursing roles, including medical-surgical, mother/baby, and pediatric nursing.
Demeka Underwood, PMHNP-BC brings a decade of psychiatric nursing experience to her role. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she collaborates closely with patients, offering medication management and psychotherapy for mental health concerns. Demeka earned her master's from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020, her bachelor's from Franciscan of Our Lady in 2019, and her Associates from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2012. Before joining Southeast Community Health Systems, she worked in various nursing roles, including medical-surgical, mother/baby, and pediatric nursing.
My name is Alyssa Czudek and I am a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. I have been seeing patients at my own practice in person for over 5 years. My focus is on helping people become their best self, often this is getting back to the "old you." I treat most mental health conditions such as depression and other mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders across the lifespan.
My name is Alyssa Czudek and I am a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. I have been seeing patients at my own practice in person for over 5 years. My focus is on helping people become their best self, often this is getting back to the "old you." I treat most mental health conditions such as depression and other mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders across the lifespan.
Janey Gaston served the psychiatric needs of Shreveport since 2017, and is now proud to call Covington home. With experience in both adult and child psychiatry, she has experience in treating a plethora of mental illnesses including: anxiety, ADHD, depression, and mood disorders across the lifespan. Overall, Janey likes to meet the patient where they are and work together towards common goals. Please note that the contact information on this page is linked to my preferred phone number and email, meaning that I will be returning any inquiries from a number and/or email unaffiliated with Psychology Today.
Janey Gaston served the psychiatric needs of Shreveport since 2017, and is now proud to call Covington home. With experience in both adult and child psychiatry, she has experience in treating a plethora of mental illnesses including: anxiety, ADHD, depression, and mood disorders across the lifespan. Overall, Janey likes to meet the patient where they are and work together towards common goals. Please note that the contact information on this page is linked to my preferred phone number and email, meaning that I will be returning any inquiries from a number and/or email unaffiliated with Psychology Today.
Christy Vanessa Murphy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When you are lost and don't know where to start, know that it doesn't matter; as long as you start somewhere. Feeling lost or alone in the dark doesn't have to be how you feel forever. Let me help you shed some light on your thoughts, problems, or emotions.
When you are lost and don't know where to start, know that it doesn't matter; as long as you start somewhere. Feeling lost or alone in the dark doesn't have to be how you feel forever. Let me help you shed some light on your thoughts, problems, or emotions.
Tunya Jack-Burns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we may feel like things could not improve or consider choosing the option to give up. Some life experiences may have you feeling unworthy, disconnected, or drained. Those symptoms could inhibit the development of healthy relationships and prevent you from functioning at your highest potential. Help is available and easily accessible through telehealth services. I am capable and willing to establish a rapport with you that enhances your life in which you will feel supported throughout your mental health journey.
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we may feel like things could not improve or consider choosing the option to give up. Some life experiences may have you feeling unworthy, disconnected, or drained. Those symptoms could inhibit the development of healthy relationships and prevent you from functioning at your highest potential. Help is available and easily accessible through telehealth services. I am capable and willing to establish a rapport with you that enhances your life in which you will feel supported throughout your mental health journey.
Stephanie Boudreaux
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70360
Trained in Perinatal Mental Health through PSI, l provide preconception counseling and support for women, including those planning to become pregnant, postpartum, or nursing, offering therapy, medication management, and a compassionate space for discussing motherhood challenges.
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Boudreaux, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Houma, LA, specializing in compassionate, holistic mental health care. I strive to provide a personalized approach to your mental health through therapeutic communication and medication management. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and address challenges like stress, anxiety, and trauma. I’m here to help you on your journey to well-being. Let’s work together to achieve a happier, healthier life. Reach out today!
Trained in Perinatal Mental Health through PSI, l provide preconception counseling and support for women, including those planning to become pregnant, postpartum, or nursing, offering therapy, medication management, and a compassionate space for discussing motherhood challenges.
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Boudreaux, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Houma, LA, specializing in compassionate, holistic mental health care. I strive to provide a personalized approach to your mental health through therapeutic communication and medication management. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and address challenges like stress, anxiety, and trauma. I’m here to help you on your journey to well-being. Let’s work together to achieve a happier, healthier life. Reach out today!
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate their unique challenges. I integrate evidence-based practices, therapeutic listening, and personalized care to address not only symptoms but also the underlying factors contributing to mental health concerns.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate their unique challenges. I integrate evidence-based practices, therapeutic listening, and personalized care to address not only symptoms but also the underlying factors contributing to mental health concerns.
I treat patients of all ages and with all mental health issues, but I focus on ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I am double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
I treat patients of all ages and with all mental health issues, but I focus on ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders. I am double boarded in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Female Psychiatrists
This is a listing of female Psychiatrists, or providers who are female or women, rather than Psychiatrists who specialize in helping female clients or women.