Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Louisiana
my true passion is perinatal mental health.
I am Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am a graduate of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. I have 10+ years of direct patient care experience.
my true passion is perinatal mental health.
I am Board Certified Family Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am a graduate of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. I have 10+ years of direct patient care experience.
I have a profound connection to individuals with intellectual disabilities and postpartum challenges.
I meet you where you are and envision where you want to be - intentionally setting unified goals and allowing science to meet your soul.
I have a profound connection to individuals with intellectual disabilities and postpartum challenges.
I meet you where you are and envision where you want to be - intentionally setting unified goals and allowing science to meet your soul.
My background as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, combined with my clinical experience and additional specialization in Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry, provides a unique lens in working with parents/caregivers and their families.
Navigating major life transitions, such as adolescence, young adulthood, and parenthood, can be difficult. Supporting individuals during these periods is my passion.
My background as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, combined with my clinical experience and additional specialization in Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry, provides a unique lens in working with parents/caregivers and their families.
Navigating major life transitions, such as adolescence, young adulthood, and parenthood, can be difficult. Supporting individuals during these periods is my passion.
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!
While I am able to treat people across the adult lifespan, I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum.
Good care takes time, and I value taking the time not only to get to know patients but also to make sure that they feel they have a solid understanding of their available treatment options. I happily coordinate care with obstetricians and other care providers to ensure that any treatment plan created in my office can be completed outside of it.
While I am able to treat people across the adult lifespan, I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum.
Good care takes time, and I value taking the time not only to get to know patients but also to make sure that they feel they have a solid understanding of their available treatment options. I happily coordinate care with obstetricians and other care providers to ensure that any treatment plan created in my office can be completed outside of it.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
I have certifications and utilize many modalities of therapy and perinatal treatment for women.
I am currently only treating adult female patients. I have been working with women, particularly in the midst of big life changes that may introduce challenging feelings and emotions that often do not make sense. I focus on helping navigate the understanding, learning and healing from these challenges in order to feel well and live a whole, fulfilled life. As a psychiatrist, I have an approach that is atypical, focusing more on skills and healing the self rather than heavy reliance on medications. I do believe that psychiatric medications can play a role in the healing journey in some cases, however, this is not often my focus.
I have certifications and utilize many modalities of therapy and perinatal treatment for women.
I am currently only treating adult female patients. I have been working with women, particularly in the midst of big life changes that may introduce challenging feelings and emotions that often do not make sense. I focus on helping navigate the understanding, learning and healing from these challenges in order to feel well and live a whole, fulfilled life. As a psychiatrist, I have an approach that is atypical, focusing more on skills and healing the self rather than heavy reliance on medications. I do believe that psychiatric medications can play a role in the healing journey in some cases, however, this is not often my focus.
During the initial visit, I provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan for conditions such as major depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, OCD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and more.
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.
During the initial visit, I provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan for conditions such as major depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, OCD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and more.
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.
Dr. Bliss enjoys helping individuals and families who are struggling to find balance in their home, work, or school life. While she provides brief therapy during follow up sessions, her primary focus is in diagnosis and medication management. Her treatment plan considers the psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being of her patients. Her ultimate goal for each patient is to give him or her the tools for a purpose-driven life.
Dr. Bliss enjoys helping individuals and families who are struggling to find balance in their home, work, or school life. While she provides brief therapy during follow up sessions, her primary focus is in diagnosis and medication management. Her treatment plan considers the psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being of her patients. Her ultimate goal for each patient is to give him or her the tools for a purpose-driven life.
Mending Minds Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC, DHA
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.
I am a Clinical Psychiatrist with extensive experience caring for many individuals in the greater New Orleans area. I treat all Behavioral Health Disorders. My goal is to promote psychological well-being. My philosophy is patient-centered, addressing the whole body, mind, social, and spiritual health and wellness. Providing thorough and thoughtful assessments are paramount in order to achieve effective, successful treatment and coordination of care.
I am a Clinical Psychiatrist with extensive experience caring for many individuals in the greater New Orleans area. I treat all Behavioral Health Disorders. My goal is to promote psychological well-being. My philosophy is patient-centered, addressing the whole body, mind, social, and spiritual health and wellness. Providing thorough and thoughtful assessments are paramount in order to achieve effective, successful treatment and coordination of care.
Book appointments directly on our website immediately. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private pay. Conditions we treat include anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar and PTSD. Our focus is medication management to meet your mental health goals.
Book appointments directly on our website immediately. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private pay. Conditions we treat include anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar and PTSD. Our focus is medication management to meet your mental health goals.
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.
Now Accepting New Patients- - -Most Insurance Plans Accepted- - - We are a team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers and primary care physicians offering convenient and comprehensive mental health treatment across multiple states, both in-person and virtually. We specialize in treating a multitude of conditions therefore are able to match you with a provider best suited to meet your specific needs. Let us help you achieve a higher quality of life and overall sense of wellbeing. Contact us today!
Now Accepting New Patients- - -Most Insurance Plans Accepted- - - We are a team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers and primary care physicians offering convenient and comprehensive mental health treatment across multiple states, both in-person and virtually. We specialize in treating a multitude of conditions therefore are able to match you with a provider best suited to meet your specific needs. Let us help you achieve a higher quality of life and overall sense of wellbeing. Contact us today!
I was raised in the Greater New Orleans area. I attended Florida State University, majoring in Psychology. I was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with Honors. I attended LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree. I completed a Psychiatry Residency in the LSU/Ochsner Psychiatry Residency Program. I have practiced in various inpatient, outpatient, community, and private settings throughout my career. I am Board Certified. I am accepting new self-pay and BCBS PPO patients. No other private insurance is accepted at this time. Medicaid/Medicare is not accepted.
I was raised in the Greater New Orleans area. I attended Florida State University, majoring in Psychology. I was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with Honors. I attended LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree. I completed a Psychiatry Residency in the LSU/Ochsner Psychiatry Residency Program. I have practiced in various inpatient, outpatient, community, and private settings throughout my career. I am Board Certified. I am accepting new self-pay and BCBS PPO patients. No other private insurance is accepted at this time. Medicaid/Medicare is not accepted.
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.
Along with clinical expertise, firsthand observation, and intuition, I adhere to evidence-based principles. I'm passionate about offering quality psychotherapy and individualized treatment plans which are paired with medication if needed. As a cannabis healthcare and medicine certificate recipient, I also encourage the inclusion of medical cannabis recommendations for appropriate cases when used responsibly and under medical supervision. I offer children up to six, adolescents, adults, and elderly comprehensive, caring, and high-quality mental health services.
Along with clinical expertise, firsthand observation, and intuition, I adhere to evidence-based principles. I'm passionate about offering quality psychotherapy and individualized treatment plans which are paired with medication if needed. As a cannabis healthcare and medicine certificate recipient, I also encourage the inclusion of medical cannabis recommendations for appropriate cases when used responsibly and under medical supervision. I offer children up to six, adolescents, adults, and elderly comprehensive, caring, and high-quality mental health services.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist located in New Orleans. I provide expert evaluations and treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, substance abuse, gambling & technological addictions.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist located in New Orleans. I provide expert evaluations and treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, substance abuse, gambling & technological addictions.
For over 25 years, I've cared for people of all ages impacted by traumatic life experiences. I strive to meet mental and behavioral health needs of the patients and families of Acadiana as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. For your convenience, I have offices in Youngsville, LA and Loreauville, LA.
For over 25 years, I've cared for people of all ages impacted by traumatic life experiences. I strive to meet mental and behavioral health needs of the patients and families of Acadiana as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. For your convenience, I have offices in Youngsville, LA and Loreauville, LA.
I offer medication management and psychotherapy, both in person and online. I am a solo practitioner. I limit the size of my patient panel to ensure that I am able to spend time with my patients and that it is easy to get an appointment. My approach with medications is minimalistic with a goal of enabling patients to engage with healthy coping tools/therapies.
I do not subscribe to the notion that mental illness is purely a biochemical process. A person’s entire background and current circumstances affect their mental health and how they will react to certain treatments.
I offer medication management and psychotherapy, both in person and online. I am a solo practitioner. I limit the size of my patient panel to ensure that I am able to spend time with my patients and that it is easy to get an appointment. My approach with medications is minimalistic with a goal of enabling patients to engage with healthy coping tools/therapies.
I do not subscribe to the notion that mental illness is purely a biochemical process. A person’s entire background and current circumstances affect their mental health and how they will react to certain treatments.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.