Veterans Psychiatrists in Louisiana
Khristopher Fuselier
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
With a strong foundation in treating a broad spectrum of conditions — including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, grief, OCD, and stress-related disorders — I work with both adolescents and adults, including veterans, to promote holistic recovery and well-being.
I specialize in developing tailored treatment plans that prioritize the unique needs of each patient, utilizing a combination of therapeutic modalities, medication management, and collaborative care strategies. My approach is centered around empathy, respect, and patient empowerment, always with the goal of improving quality of life.
With a strong foundation in treating a broad spectrum of conditions — including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, grief, OCD, and stress-related disorders — I work with both adolescents and adults, including veterans, to promote holistic recovery and well-being.
I specialize in developing tailored treatment plans that prioritize the unique needs of each patient, utilizing a combination of therapeutic modalities, medication management, and collaborative care strategies. My approach is centered around empathy, respect, and patient empowerment, always with the goal of improving quality of life.
Eric Spencer Rachal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
I am a mental health advocate for healthcare professionals, emergency responders, veterans, veterinarians, dentists, financial planners, police officers, electricians, entrepreneurs, lawyers, farmers, construction workers, ministers, school teachers , and other professionals to receive the mental healthcare that they need and deserve.
I am dedicated to providing an integrated, holistic, spiritual, compassionate, and evidenced-based approach to caring for my clients.
I am a mental health advocate for healthcare professionals, emergency responders, veterans, veterinarians, dentists, financial planners, police officers, electricians, entrepreneurs, lawyers, farmers, construction workers, ministers, school teachers , and other professionals to receive the mental healthcare that they need and deserve.
I am dedicated to providing an integrated, holistic, spiritual, compassionate, and evidenced-based approach to caring for my clients.
Erin Blaise Cole
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70001
I have experience in the ICU caring for critically ill patients, and I've also spent time caring for Veterans at the VA during the pandemic.
I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and treatment for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and ADD/ADHD. After a comprehensive evaluation, I develop a treatment plan best suited to each individual's needs using a variety of evidence-based practice treatment modalities. I have extensive knowledge of psychotropic medications, and I am very passionate about nutrition, exercise, and sleepy hygiene. My main goal is to support patients in becoming the best versions of themselves. I especially enjoy working with college students, married couples, new parents, and those starting a new career.
I have experience in the ICU caring for critically ill patients, and I've also spent time caring for Veterans at the VA during the pandemic.
I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and treatment for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and ADD/ADHD. After a comprehensive evaluation, I develop a treatment plan best suited to each individual's needs using a variety of evidence-based practice treatment modalities. I have extensive knowledge of psychotropic medications, and I am very passionate about nutrition, exercise, and sleepy hygiene. My main goal is to support patients in becoming the best versions of themselves. I especially enjoy working with college students, married couples, new parents, and those starting a new career.
Available within the next 48 hours! My goal as your psychiatrist is not to simply put a "bandaid" on by medicating you. In fact, my goal is to get you so much better so that you never have to be on medications again. You will be able to reclaim your natural self without relying on anything else but you. Please see my website for patient testimonials.
Available within the next 48 hours! My goal as your psychiatrist is not to simply put a "bandaid" on by medicating you. In fact, my goal is to get you so much better so that you never have to be on medications again. You will be able to reclaim your natural self without relying on anything else but you. Please see my website for patient testimonials.
Dr. Chancey S Penn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DHA, MSN, FNPBC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70126
As a nurse practitioner specialized in mental and family health care, I'm committed to understanding your unique health challenges and goals. My approach integrates mental and physical health care, allowing for comprehensive support. I distinguish myself by continuously advancing my expertise in these fields and creating a non-judgmental, safe space for all family members, ensuring everyone's concerns are heard and addressed effectively.
As a nurse practitioner specialized in mental and family health care, I'm committed to understanding your unique health challenges and goals. My approach integrates mental and physical health care, allowing for comprehensive support. I distinguish myself by continuously advancing my expertise in these fields and creating a non-judgmental, safe space for all family members, ensuring everyone's concerns are heard and addressed effectively.
It's A Beautiful Mind Consultants, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71105
As a dual-certified nurse practitioner, I am trained to assess and treat the whole person. Although I focus on mental health in my clinical setting, I understand the integration of medical issues and how they can directly impact mental health. I will work with your primary care medical provider to ensure your treatment benefits you from every angle.
As a dual-certified nurse practitioner, I am trained to assess and treat the whole person. Although I focus on mental health in my clinical setting, I understand the integration of medical issues and how they can directly impact mental health. I will work with your primary care medical provider to ensure your treatment benefits you from every angle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have been a NP for 13 years. I am certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) & a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have practiced in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care. I excel in providing holistic, patient-centered care, focusing on both medical and mental health needs. I am committed to patient education and lifelong learning to ensure a high-quality, evidence-based care model is utilized with each of my patients.
I have been a NP for 13 years. I am certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) & a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I have practiced in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care. I excel in providing holistic, patient-centered care, focusing on both medical and mental health needs. I am committed to patient education and lifelong learning to ensure a high-quality, evidence-based care model is utilized with each of my patients.
Meet Our Veterans Psychiatrists
Dr. Willa Rose Shields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Dr. Shields is a trusted culturally diverse, holistic care visionary, public speaker, life coach, telehealth access consultant and behavioral health provider. She is highly regarded for her integrative behavioral health care expertise. Her care provided is based on underpinnings of psychiatric illness or disease. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD and mood disorders are just a few of the concerns that are addressed. Your healing and wellness is paramount in the process of care.
Dr. Shields is a trusted culturally diverse, holistic care visionary, public speaker, life coach, telehealth access consultant and behavioral health provider. She is highly regarded for her integrative behavioral health care expertise. Her care provided is based on underpinnings of psychiatric illness or disease. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD and mood disorders are just a few of the concerns that are addressed. Your healing and wellness is paramount in the process of care.
Abigail Speights Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Abigail has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, both psychiatric and medical. As an experienced healthcare provider, Abigail utilizes her 8 years of experience to assist her patients in improving their quality of life. Abigail provides medication management. It is her goal to help identify the root causes of her patient’s current symptoms by extensive lab testing, ordering genetic testing, and a thorough evaluation. Abigail has developed a referral network with trusted therapists when ongoing therapy is needed. Abigail believes that working together as a team is the best approach to gain successful outcomes for her patients.
Abigail has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, both psychiatric and medical. As an experienced healthcare provider, Abigail utilizes her 8 years of experience to assist her patients in improving their quality of life. Abigail provides medication management. It is her goal to help identify the root causes of her patient’s current symptoms by extensive lab testing, ordering genetic testing, and a thorough evaluation. Abigail has developed a referral network with trusted therapists when ongoing therapy is needed. Abigail believes that working together as a team is the best approach to gain successful outcomes for her patients.
Clear Path To Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Clear Path To Wellness, LLC offers telehealth services. I am a board certified Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am trained in all ages and stages of life. While residing in a smaller town currently; I have experienced metropolitan life growing up. My specialties are trauma, ineffective coping, anxiety, complicated grief, and depression.
Clear Path To Wellness, LLC offers telehealth services. I am a board certified Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am trained in all ages and stages of life. While residing in a smaller town currently; I have experienced metropolitan life growing up. My specialties are trauma, ineffective coping, anxiety, complicated grief, and depression.
Alexes LaSalle Walker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70131
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am trained to provide advanced specialty medical care with a dual emphasis on intervention through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I am proficient in the art and science of psychotherapy and physical assessment, and my role allows me to intervene with vulnerable populations and promote mental health
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am trained to provide advanced specialty medical care with a dual emphasis on intervention through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I am proficient in the art and science of psychotherapy and physical assessment, and my role allows me to intervene with vulnerable populations and promote mental health
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with an interest in reproductive psychiatry. I have completed additional training in women's mental health through a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and I have spent several years treating women with a variety of concerns in different clinical settings. 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. This can be in the form of a one-time consult to provide expert recommendations to be carried out by another treatment team or in the form of ongoing treatment with me.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with an interest in reproductive psychiatry. I have completed additional training in women's mental health through a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and I have spent several years treating women with a variety of concerns in different clinical settings. 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. This can be in the form of a one-time consult to provide expert recommendations to be carried out by another treatment team or in the form of ongoing treatment with me.
April E. Washington-Davis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Zachary, LA 70791
Hello! I am April E. Davis, a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Practitioner of Naturopathic medicine, & CEO of Effervescent Psychiatry LLC. Together we will explore treatment options that are best for you! Adolescents & adults ages 12-64 are welcome. Embrace the journey towards a brighter healthier mental state, where every individual finds their inner light. Let us help you “Discover Your Effervescent Self” and illuminate your path to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical harmony.
Hello! I am April E. Davis, a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Practitioner of Naturopathic medicine, & CEO of Effervescent Psychiatry LLC. Together we will explore treatment options that are best for you! Adolescents & adults ages 12-64 are welcome. Embrace the journey towards a brighter healthier mental state, where every individual finds their inner light. Let us help you “Discover Your Effervescent Self” and illuminate your path to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical harmony.
Bryant Dronette
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70508
I am Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. I have 20+ years of patient care experience and with my extensive training and experience, I can close the gap between medical and psychiatric care, treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My humanistic holistic approach to care for both mind and body, allows me to give individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for my patients.
I am Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. I have 20+ years of patient care experience and with my extensive training and experience, I can close the gap between medical and psychiatric care, treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. My humanistic holistic approach to care for both mind and body, allows me to give individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for my patients.
Keife Earley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, DNP, MSIO, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71203
At Earley HealthCare, I take a holistic, client-centered approach to managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and eating disorders. By integrating functional medicine principles with traditional treatments like medication management, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. This comprehensive approach addresses both the mind and body, helping you achieve lasting emotional resilience and well-being.
At Earley HealthCare, I take a holistic, client-centered approach to managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and eating disorders. By integrating functional medicine principles with traditional treatments like medication management, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. This comprehensive approach addresses both the mind and body, helping you achieve lasting emotional resilience and well-being.
Cristina is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Cristina possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Cristina’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and medication provider.
Cristina is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Cristina possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Cristina’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and medication provider.
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Veterans Psychiatrists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.