
Dr. Willa Rose Shields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Zachary, LA 70791
Let's Connect (225) 351-8079

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.
She skillfully performs individualized evidence-based behavioral health care that highlights education, information flow, and treatment options to those seeking wellness. Services are diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology interventions and management. She partners with patients and families to ensure integrative measures are achieved.
Belief: I believe that together with understanding, effort and adherence to treatment plan you will have improvement in your life and mental health wellness. May I help you in the process? Working together, you can reach understanding with empowerment in your self-care needs.
Call or Email Dr. Willa Rose Shields now for a free 15 minute consultation - (225) 351-8079
Let's Connect (225) 351-8079

Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $220
Payment Methods
Cash, VenmoInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Dr. Willa Rose Shields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (225) 351-8079
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired License: Louisiana / 204380 Willa Rose Shields
- In Practice for 16 years
- Vanderbilt University, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Graduated 2016
- Degree/Diploma from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Life Coaching
- Racial Identity
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Reality Therapy
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties

Dr. Willa Rose Shields
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (225) 351-8079