Therapists in New Orleans, LA
Dr. Rickia Bolden
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70122 (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for choosing to learn more about how I can support your healing journey. I have been pleased to work with diverse populations including individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), families, and Veterans experiencing imbalances that are created by life stressors and trauma. I’ve also assisted families and parents in implementing parenting skills and strengthening child and family relationships. By utilizing the preferred frameworks, clients will begin to pair strategies and skills with skills they already possess for mental health stability.
Welcome and thank you for choosing to learn more about how I can support your healing journey. I have been pleased to work with diverse populations including individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), families, and Veterans experiencing imbalances that are created by life stressors and trauma. I’ve also assisted families and parents in implementing parenting skills and strengthening child and family relationships. By utilizing the preferred frameworks, clients will begin to pair strategies and skills with skills they already possess for mental health stability.
Myra Hidalgo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy can be one of the most valuable life experiences a person can have. Yet finding the right therapist may seem like an overwhelming task. I believe that establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship is critical before any meaningful or lasting change can result from a particular "technique." It is important to feel confident in your therapist's competency, compassion and character in order to build a safe, trusting relationship in which growth and change can occur. I hope that the personal statements made by therapists in this directory will help you find a good match for your particular needs.
Psychotherapy can be one of the most valuable life experiences a person can have. Yet finding the right therapist may seem like an overwhelming task. I believe that establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship is critical before any meaningful or lasting change can result from a particular "technique." It is important to feel confident in your therapist's competency, compassion and character in order to build a safe, trusting relationship in which growth and change can occur. I hope that the personal statements made by therapists in this directory will help you find a good match for your particular needs.
B. Gerard Woodrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Kimberly D Crowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118
I have been working as a therapist for over 25 years and believe the better we know ourselves the better decisions we are able to make. Informed decisions are directly related to overall life satisfaction. Psychotherapy is a tool that provides insight, support and a non-judgmental environment which allows you to become conscious of who you are, why you are struggling and how to heal in order to find what it is you truly want in your life. Therapy is a collaborative process and a relationship where trust is critical. Finding the "right therapist" is also a must. I provide free consultations to ensure a good fit for every client.
I have been working as a therapist for over 25 years and believe the better we know ourselves the better decisions we are able to make. Informed decisions are directly related to overall life satisfaction. Psychotherapy is a tool that provides insight, support and a non-judgmental environment which allows you to become conscious of who you are, why you are struggling and how to heal in order to find what it is you truly want in your life. Therapy is a collaborative process and a relationship where trust is critical. Finding the "right therapist" is also a must. I provide free consultations to ensure a good fit for every client.
Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70112 (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
Jennifer Engel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I provide individual holistic psychotherapy and mind-body skills training (guided imagery, meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, etc). In addition to providing counseling using a wellness approach (rather than the medical model), I also use mind-body skills training to help clients move towards personal growth and stress reduction and to better cope with transition and developmental processes. My theoretical approach to counseling is somewhat eclectic, but largely humanistic, existential, and integrative. I work with clients on examining and building upon the whole person holistically.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I provide individual holistic psychotherapy and mind-body skills training (guided imagery, meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, etc). In addition to providing counseling using a wellness approach (rather than the medical model), I also use mind-body skills training to help clients move towards personal growth and stress reduction and to better cope with transition and developmental processes. My theoretical approach to counseling is somewhat eclectic, but largely humanistic, existential, and integrative. I work with clients on examining and building upon the whole person holistically.
Leigh Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118
Change can be scary. Ironically, in order to enact change we actually need to start with self-acceptance. A deep sense of I-am-OK-ness provides the empowerment necessary to embark on change. This is where a solid therapeutic relationship can be profoundly supportive. It can provide a space of strength, safety and compassion - where the fears and obstacles can be unpacked and where you can discover and trust your innate abilities and strengths. Areas of expertise: Eating Disorders, Body Image and Body Dysmorphia, Women's Issues, Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Concerns and Life Transitions.
Change can be scary. Ironically, in order to enact change we actually need to start with self-acceptance. A deep sense of I-am-OK-ness provides the empowerment necessary to embark on change. This is where a solid therapeutic relationship can be profoundly supportive. It can provide a space of strength, safety and compassion - where the fears and obstacles can be unpacked and where you can discover and trust your innate abilities and strengths. Areas of expertise: Eating Disorders, Body Image and Body Dysmorphia, Women's Issues, Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Concerns and Life Transitions.
Mylecka Jefferson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, TF-CBT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70131 (Online Only)
My ideal client is an individual struggling with a transition in his/her life and desires a need for change. This can include: adults relocating, accepting a new job placement, separation/divorce, relationship ending, a transition from remote to on-site work, a young teen transitioning from high school to college, and or a young adult graduating from college and entering into a real-world setting.
My ideal client is an individual struggling with a transition in his/her life and desires a need for change. This can include: adults relocating, accepting a new job placement, separation/divorce, relationship ending, a transition from remote to on-site work, a young teen transitioning from high school to college, and or a young adult graduating from college and entering into a real-world setting.
Emily Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
Welcome and great job taking the step to seek a therapist that is a right fit for you. It’s part of the human experience to struggle with life’s challenges and I believe we all have the power to make meaning out of all life sets before us. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults working through depression, anxiety, grief, women’s health issues, parenting struggles, adjustment to life changes and health related concerns. I am especially focused on supporting those working in the healthcare field as well as those struggling with fertility and the post- partum period.
Welcome and great job taking the step to seek a therapist that is a right fit for you. It’s part of the human experience to struggle with life’s challenges and I believe we all have the power to make meaning out of all life sets before us. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults working through depression, anxiety, grief, women’s health issues, parenting struggles, adjustment to life changes and health related concerns. I am especially focused on supporting those working in the healthcare field as well as those struggling with fertility and the post- partum period.
Nora Glaspey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Hey, there! I’m Nora. Often, knowing where to begin on your healing journey is the toughest part, and with so many extra outside stressors at play right now, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed and unsure of how to carve a clear path forward. When we work together my commitment is to creating an open-minded, non-judgmental, holistic therapy experience for you. My aim is to provide you with an inclusive, intentional, and anti-oppressive environment, wherein you can feel supported and empowered to be completely yourself.
Hey, there! I’m Nora. Often, knowing where to begin on your healing journey is the toughest part, and with so many extra outside stressors at play right now, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed and unsure of how to carve a clear path forward. When we work together my commitment is to creating an open-minded, non-judgmental, holistic therapy experience for you. My aim is to provide you with an inclusive, intentional, and anti-oppressive environment, wherein you can feel supported and empowered to be completely yourself.
Colleen Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70115 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the State of Louisiana, and 2 years of experience working in the State of New Jersey (teletherapy). I am passionate about helping my clients work through life's many challenges, while offering an empathetic, non-judgmental ear and helping individuals realize their full potential. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and become the best version of themselves.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the State of Louisiana, and 2 years of experience working in the State of New Jersey (teletherapy). I am passionate about helping my clients work through life's many challenges, while offering an empathetic, non-judgmental ear and helping individuals realize their full potential. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and become the best version of themselves.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70113
What would your life look like if you could snap your fingers and everything could change? What if your relationships with loved ones had less conflict? What if your stress levels were more manageable? Whether this is your first time in counseling or you’re searching for a new therapist that’s a “good fit,” I can help in tackling those questions. Here’s a quick snapshot of what our experience will look like together: I use an existential lens in therapy, which means that I enjoy teaming up with a client to explore the patterns of their life. Your life patterns are unique, and your counseling experience should reflect that.
What would your life look like if you could snap your fingers and everything could change? What if your relationships with loved ones had less conflict? What if your stress levels were more manageable? Whether this is your first time in counseling or you’re searching for a new therapist that’s a “good fit,” I can help in tackling those questions. Here’s a quick snapshot of what our experience will look like together: I use an existential lens in therapy, which means that I enjoy teaming up with a client to explore the patterns of their life. Your life patterns are unique, and your counseling experience should reflect that.
Thomas Fewer
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118
So many things can pull us away from feeling fully alive and from having meaningful relationships, to ourselves and to others. I enjoy helping people strengthen their belief in themselves and become less alienated. Therapy with me is about bringing awareness to behavior and thought patterns that no longer serve you. Without recognition of these patterns it is impossible to make a conscious decision to be/do something new. You never know what's possible when you bring energy and imagination to the parts of your self that need attention.
So many things can pull us away from feeling fully alive and from having meaningful relationships, to ourselves and to others. I enjoy helping people strengthen their belief in themselves and become less alienated. Therapy with me is about bringing awareness to behavior and thought patterns that no longer serve you. Without recognition of these patterns it is impossible to make a conscious decision to be/do something new. You never know what's possible when you bring energy and imagination to the parts of your self that need attention.
Angela James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70125
Hi! Therapy is a very courageous process so being this far in your journey is tremendous. Perhaps you know exactly what brings you this point and you're just looking to connect with the right person to do the good work. Maybe, you're not quite sure what's going on and want to do some exploration. If we establish a counseling relationship, then our work will be centered in honesty, authenticity, and a development of trust.
Hi! Therapy is a very courageous process so being this far in your journey is tremendous. Perhaps you know exactly what brings you this point and you're just looking to connect with the right person to do the good work. Maybe, you're not quite sure what's going on and want to do some exploration. If we establish a counseling relationship, then our work will be centered in honesty, authenticity, and a development of trust.
BACH Therapeutic Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70127
Do you feel overwhelmed, that too many things are spiraling out of your control causing exhausting stress or unbearable burden? Maybe you feel flat and empty; disconnected from your sense of vitality, or that your inner world is confusing, causing you to feel lost. There are many reasons why we may lose our sense of peace, hope, joy, or security. Perhaps you are a parent at a loss of how to support your child or a young adult who is feeling unseen and disrespected. Fostering internal trust and compassion can be monumental in providing direction and a regained sense of self.
Do you feel overwhelmed, that too many things are spiraling out of your control causing exhausting stress or unbearable burden? Maybe you feel flat and empty; disconnected from your sense of vitality, or that your inner world is confusing, causing you to feel lost. There are many reasons why we may lose our sense of peace, hope, joy, or security. Perhaps you are a parent at a loss of how to support your child or a young adult who is feeling unseen and disrespected. Fostering internal trust and compassion can be monumental in providing direction and a regained sense of self.
Laura Niditch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70115
Not accepting new clients
Do you need answers? For several years, I've specialized in providing comprehensive, expert assessment for a variety of concerns. People seek my services to answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Am I (or is my child) Autistic? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child (or am I) gifted? How can I best understand and treat my (or my child's) emotional distress? My mission is to provide you with a roadmap to address your current concerns and move forward through specific, individually-tailored recommendations.
Do you need answers? For several years, I've specialized in providing comprehensive, expert assessment for a variety of concerns. People seek my services to answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Am I (or is my child) Autistic? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child (or am I) gifted? How can I best understand and treat my (or my child's) emotional distress? My mission is to provide you with a roadmap to address your current concerns and move forward through specific, individually-tailored recommendations.
Elizabeth Colistra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70112
Not accepting new clients
A Jungian approach to psychotherapy and analysis helps you understand the hidden influences affecting your everyday life. Working together, we will uncover patterns and dynamics which may be self-sabotaging or limiting you from being your full self. As you learn to connect with the unconscious, unrecognized aspects of your self can be integrated into your overall personality contributing to a greater sense of wholeness. Throughout a Jungian process, imagination awakens, as well as your innate creative potential, leading to a more meaningful life.
A Jungian approach to psychotherapy and analysis helps you understand the hidden influences affecting your everyday life. Working together, we will uncover patterns and dynamics which may be self-sabotaging or limiting you from being your full self. As you learn to connect with the unconscious, unrecognized aspects of your self can be integrated into your overall personality contributing to a greater sense of wholeness. Throughout a Jungian process, imagination awakens, as well as your innate creative potential, leading to a more meaningful life.
Sana Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a transformative and liberating process that allows us to uncover hidden meanings beneath the patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. I offer an in-depth approach where we work together to explore the areas of your life and identity in which you struggle. In order to build this type of relationship, I will provide you with a culturally sensitive, open, and accepting environment that enables exploration of experience and being.
Therapy can be a transformative and liberating process that allows us to uncover hidden meanings beneath the patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. I offer an in-depth approach where we work together to explore the areas of your life and identity in which you struggle. In order to build this type of relationship, I will provide you with a culturally sensitive, open, and accepting environment that enables exploration of experience and being.
Ellie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , RPT
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
As a registered play therapist my passion lies in working with children and caregivers to unlock their fullest potential and leaning in to their most authentic selves . Employing a unique blend of child-centered play therapy and synergetic play therapy, I integrate insights from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology. This approach allows me to deeply connect with children while providing parents with a scientific understanding of their child's behaviors. My goal is to create a safe space for self-expression and exploration, fostering empowerment and resilience for both children and their caregivers.
As a registered play therapist my passion lies in working with children and caregivers to unlock their fullest potential and leaning in to their most authentic selves . Employing a unique blend of child-centered play therapy and synergetic play therapy, I integrate insights from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology. This approach allows me to deeply connect with children while providing parents with a scientific understanding of their child's behaviors. My goal is to create a safe space for self-expression and exploration, fostering empowerment and resilience for both children and their caregivers.
Danielle Kleiman Pizzolatto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
I believe deeply in the ability for people to change and renew. My 20 plus years of experience working with women, men, and families who have experienced addiction, physical, sexual and emotional trauma, homelessness, and mental illness affirms this belief.
I believe deeply in the ability for people to change and renew. My 20 plus years of experience working with women, men, and families who have experienced addiction, physical, sexual and emotional trauma, homelessness, and mental illness affirms this belief.
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Number of Therapists in New Orleans, LA
900+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in New Orleans, LA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
73% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
58% | Aetna |
How Therapists in New Orleans, LA see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | 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.