Therapists in New Orleans, LA

Dr. April Johnson-Dumas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, BACS
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70131
I want to help you become the best version of yourself that you desire to be. Through a safe space, you are allowed to work through the challenges that are interfering with you living your best life. It is my goal that through our journey together you will heal emotional wounds and develop the coping skills necessary to deal with life's uncertainties.
I want to help you become the best version of yourself that you desire to be. Through a safe space, you are allowed to work through the challenges that are interfering with you living your best life. It is my goal that through our journey together you will heal emotional wounds and develop the coping skills necessary to deal with life's uncertainties.

Candace Callaghan, LPC-S, NCC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA, NCC
New Orleans, LA 70119
I believe therapy is a sign of awareness not weakness and if you are looking for therapy for you then you are making a huge step for your personal well being! I have worked with a broad range of clientele for over 20 years now ranging from 5yrs to 70yrs. My specialization is in adolescents, adults, couples, family counseling and addict family systems. I work from a CBT approach and always keep the clients best interest at mind. I put a strong emphasis on client's privacy/ confidentiality. I work with clients as a nonjudgmental friend, teacher and coach
I believe therapy is a sign of awareness not weakness and if you are looking for therapy for you then you are making a huge step for your personal well being! I have worked with a broad range of clientele for over 20 years now ranging from 5yrs to 70yrs. My specialization is in adolescents, adults, couples, family counseling and addict family systems. I work from a CBT approach and always keep the clients best interest at mind. I put a strong emphasis on client's privacy/ confidentiality. I work with clients as a nonjudgmental friend, teacher and coach

Carly J. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
4 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70125
Not accepting new clients
Beginning therapy is a brave act of self-care, and working with an effective clinician can be the support you deserve in bringing about powerful changes in your world. Clients come to me with a variety of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and anger, as well as attachment wounds that impact the quality of their relationships. I work with people seeking to center psychological wellness in their lives, people navigating life transitions, and people courageously healing from complex trauma. I have extensive experience working with adult survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Beginning therapy is a brave act of self-care, and working with an effective clinician can be the support you deserve in bringing about powerful changes in your world. Clients come to me with a variety of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and anger, as well as attachment wounds that impact the quality of their relationships. I work with people seeking to center psychological wellness in their lives, people navigating life transitions, and people courageously healing from complex trauma. I have extensive experience working with adult survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

I work with high-performing professionals in law, advocacy, and leadership, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, who are carrying the weight of vicarious trauma, burnout, survivor's guilt, and systemic injustice. My clients often feel like they can't slow down, let alone fall apart. They're deeply committed to their work, yet emotionally exhausted and navigating identity-based stress in systems never built for them.
I work with high-performing professionals in law, advocacy, and leadership, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, who are carrying the weight of vicarious trauma, burnout, survivor's guilt, and systemic injustice. My clients often feel like they can't slow down, let alone fall apart. They're deeply committed to their work, yet emotionally exhausted and navigating identity-based stress in systems never built for them.

Do you want to work on communication or navigating conflict in your relationship? Do you want to work on trauma or grief? We help individuals to heal themselves and their relationships. We help our clients to meet their goals. We have experience with trauma, couples therapy, grief, anxiety, substance abuse and general stress management. Our approach with couples therapy is the Gottman Method. We will work on developing better skills for managing conflict and increasing connection. Our practitioners offer EMDR and brainspotting, a somatic therapy which is helpful for releasing trauma
Do you want to work on communication or navigating conflict in your relationship? Do you want to work on trauma or grief? We help individuals to heal themselves and their relationships. We help our clients to meet their goals. We have experience with trauma, couples therapy, grief, anxiety, substance abuse and general stress management. Our approach with couples therapy is the Gottman Method. We will work on developing better skills for managing conflict and increasing connection. Our practitioners offer EMDR and brainspotting, a somatic therapy which is helpful for releasing trauma

Hey there, I’m Lauren and most of my work is done with individuals and couples who are looking to grow to better understand themselves in order to move forward. Most of my clients come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. They want more out of their life but find themselves stuck in the past, isolating from others and unsure of themselves. They crave healthy relationships and they are ready to make a change, but they fear being hurt. They are ready to recover from their past and expand their inner resources. They are ready to discover how they can transform difficulty into growth and vitality.
Hey there, I’m Lauren and most of my work is done with individuals and couples who are looking to grow to better understand themselves in order to move forward. Most of my clients come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. They want more out of their life but find themselves stuck in the past, isolating from others and unsure of themselves. They crave healthy relationships and they are ready to make a change, but they fear being hurt. They are ready to recover from their past and expand their inner resources. They are ready to discover how they can transform difficulty into growth and vitality.

Therapy involves working together to identify and develop effective solutions to the negative patterns, thoughts, and actions you experience in life while accentuating your strengths. I see my clients as partners in their mental health journey and believe in working as a team to help each client get closer to their fullest potential. Our work together will help you re-orient yourself to the present and reignite the underlying drive to reach that potential.
Therapy involves working together to identify and develop effective solutions to the negative patterns, thoughts, and actions you experience in life while accentuating your strengths. I see my clients as partners in their mental health journey and believe in working as a team to help each client get closer to their fullest potential. Our work together will help you re-orient yourself to the present and reignite the underlying drive to reach that potential.

Hello. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My style is caring and straight forward as I work to sincerely address your concerns. I am open and honest with my clients and encourage you to do the same with me. I also believe that choosing a therapist that is a good match for you is really important. I offer free consultations and I'm happy to address any questions you have.
Hello. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My style is caring and straight forward as I work to sincerely address your concerns. I am open and honest with my clients and encourage you to do the same with me. I also believe that choosing a therapist that is a good match for you is really important. I offer free consultations and I'm happy to address any questions you have.

Hello and welcome! I have been a social worker for 20 years and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients work on a variety of topics, such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavior issues, just to name a few. My goal is to treat each person as a unique individual, working with each person to ensure they are getting the care specific to their needs.
Hello and welcome! I have been a social worker for 20 years and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients work on a variety of topics, such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavior issues, just to name a few. My goal is to treat each person as a unique individual, working with each person to ensure they are getting the care specific to their needs.

This is your life and it matters. There is no need to suffer in silence. Seeking help is not a weakness; it is actually exercising your strength. Everyone experiences impasses at some point. It would be my pleasure to assist you in getting over the hurdles to achieve a better quality of life.
This is your life and it matters. There is no need to suffer in silence. Seeking help is not a weakness; it is actually exercising your strength. Everyone experiences impasses at some point. It would be my pleasure to assist you in getting over the hurdles to achieve a better quality of life.

Welcome! I am here to help you work through life's tough transitions and emotional difficulties. I provide an approach based in acceptance, but I also find it important to be direct and give concrete solutions and responses to my clients. I use many different treatment modalities, dependent on what best fits you and your needs. I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. I also recently obtained certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) as a specialist for women struggling with mood while pregnant through postpartum and beyond.
Welcome! I am here to help you work through life's tough transitions and emotional difficulties. I provide an approach based in acceptance, but I also find it important to be direct and give concrete solutions and responses to my clients. I use many different treatment modalities, dependent on what best fits you and your needs. I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. I also recently obtained certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) as a specialist for women struggling with mood while pregnant through postpartum and beyond.

You can break old patterns and reconnect with your gut feelings and intuitive Self. As an IFS therapist specializing in attachment style repair and issues rooted in early life experiences, I'll guide you in navigating triggers to identify relational patterns that might no longer be serving you. I specialize C-PTSD, boundary setting, people pleasing, and attachment wounds that can contribute to anxiety and self-criticism. Curious about your inner world and ready to start on the journey of personal growth and self trust? Let's connect.
You can break old patterns and reconnect with your gut feelings and intuitive Self. As an IFS therapist specializing in attachment style repair and issues rooted in early life experiences, I'll guide you in navigating triggers to identify relational patterns that might no longer be serving you. I specialize C-PTSD, boundary setting, people pleasing, and attachment wounds that can contribute to anxiety and self-criticism. Curious about your inner world and ready to start on the journey of personal growth and self trust? Let's connect.

Do you find yourself feeling anxious in relationships? Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating old behaviors? Are you battling internal voices that say you aren’t good enough? My practice focuses on adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues - including dating and negotiating forms of consensual non-monogamy.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious in relationships? Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating old behaviors? Are you battling internal voices that say you aren’t good enough? My practice focuses on adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues - including dating and negotiating forms of consensual non-monogamy.

If you have a trauma history that is relational, long-lasting and complex you likely have a number of issues occurring in your life making it hard to fully experience a joyful life. Maybe you are struggling in relationships to fully connect and grow, or to navigate conflict successfully. Perhaps you have tried a bunch of therapists and it feels like no one really gets you or you have struggled to find someone you trust or connect with.
If you have a trauma history that is relational, long-lasting and complex you likely have a number of issues occurring in your life making it hard to fully experience a joyful life. Maybe you are struggling in relationships to fully connect and grow, or to navigate conflict successfully. Perhaps you have tried a bunch of therapists and it feels like no one really gets you or you have struggled to find someone you trust or connect with.

As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety and adjust to life's uncertainty with greater clarity and confidence. The process begins by clarifying goals, identifying and understanding challenges, and developing alternative ways to move forward. As a licensed clinical social worker I treat adults in both long and short-term therapy.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety and adjust to life's uncertainty with greater clarity and confidence. The process begins by clarifying goals, identifying and understanding challenges, and developing alternative ways to move forward. As a licensed clinical social worker I treat adults in both long and short-term therapy.

Jessie Booten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Reaching out for help can feel risky or daunting, especially as life changes around you. Days of seeing what feels "normal" change from moment to moment, experiencing losses and transitions (both welcome and unwelcome), and trying to figure out where you fit in your own story brings on all sorts of Big Emotions. You might feel anxious about navigating another hardship, or depressed at how things have changed. You may be feeling guilt or relief at a big life shift in an unexpected way. How do you process it all and keep going?
Greetings! The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Reaching out for help can feel risky or daunting, especially as life changes around you. Days of seeing what feels "normal" change from moment to moment, experiencing losses and transitions (both welcome and unwelcome), and trying to figure out where you fit in your own story brings on all sorts of Big Emotions. You might feel anxious about navigating another hardship, or depressed at how things have changed. You may be feeling guilt or relief at a big life shift in an unexpected way. How do you process it all and keep going?

Are the struggles and uncertainties of daily life leaving you feeling overwhelmed or fearful? Difficult experiences can sometimes create ongoing challenges, making it feel like your world is out of control. I understand how overwhelming life’s obstacles can be, and I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to navigate them.
Are the struggles and uncertainties of daily life leaving you feeling overwhelmed or fearful? Difficult experiences can sometimes create ongoing challenges, making it feel like your world is out of control. I understand how overwhelming life’s obstacles can be, and I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to navigate them.

As a seasoned psychologist, I have been fortunate enough to work with people with wide-ranging backgrounds. I've helped motivated patients overcome and adapt to health and fertility issues, grief, divorce, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, adjusting to life changes such as starting college, graduation, career changes, and retirement . If you wish to make a change or want to master or better manage intense and bothersome emotions, please call me for a phone consultation or to set up and initial appointment.
As a seasoned psychologist, I have been fortunate enough to work with people with wide-ranging backgrounds. I've helped motivated patients overcome and adapt to health and fertility issues, grief, divorce, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, adjusting to life changes such as starting college, graduation, career changes, and retirement . If you wish to make a change or want to master or better manage intense and bothersome emotions, please call me for a phone consultation or to set up and initial appointment.

Trauma affects attachment styles and healthy regulation of our Autonomic Nervous System. Awareness of your body's response to trauma are important components of knowing oneself. The therapeutic relationship is a crucible for change. Traumatic stress can disconnect us from self, community and the earth. I am here to walk with you and support you toward health and well-being.
Trauma affects attachment styles and healthy regulation of our Autonomic Nervous System. Awareness of your body's response to trauma are important components of knowing oneself. The therapeutic relationship is a crucible for change. Traumatic stress can disconnect us from self, community and the earth. I am here to walk with you and support you toward health and well-being.

Seeking a counselor is a step we may take when there are aspects of our lives we want to improve, alter, or simply understand. My approach is holistic and collaborative. Together, we will work to clarify your goals for therapy. My work is to facilitate your journey toward increased wellness as you create a future of your choosing. My services are grounded in the firm belief that each of us is capable of creating health over dysfunction in our lives. Sessions are tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and learning style.
Seeking a counselor is a step we may take when there are aspects of our lives we want to improve, alter, or simply understand. My approach is holistic and collaborative. Together, we will work to clarify your goals for therapy. My work is to facilitate your journey toward increased wellness as you create a future of your choosing. My services are grounded in the firm belief that each of us is capable of creating health over dysfunction in our lives. Sessions are tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and learning style.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in New Orleans, LA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in New Orleans, LA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
70% | Stress |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Aetna |
66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in New Orleans, LA see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in New Orleans?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.