Therapists for college students near University of New Orleans

At Integrated Behavioral Health of Louisiana, we specialize in caring for children, adolescents, and adults coping with a wide array of psychological conditions. We provide coordination of care with a multidisciplinary, integrated approach with expertise in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and the most up-to-date alternative treatments.

I enjoy working with college and university students who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unmotivated and are ready for a change. Navigating college life is about more than just academics; it’s a major life transition filled with new independence, evolving relationships, and questions about who you want to be. Whether you're struggling to maintain balance, dealing with burnout, or just trying to find your footing, I'm ready to partner with you as you explore and grow. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can feel heard, understood, and encouraged without judgment. Together, we'll focus on building healthier coping skills, managing stress, and creating a blueprint to help you move forward with more confidence and clarity. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, meaning you set the agenda and guide the process at a pace that works for you. You are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you clarify your goals, reflect on what truly matters to you, and highlight your strengths. We'll create a clear, manageable path forward and establish realistic strategies to help you stay accountable to yourself, even when things feel chaotic. In our work together, you will have a dedicated space to express yourself freely. My hope is that you leave each session feeling genuinely supported, validated, and equipped to make the changes you want to see in your life and your academic journey.

As a psychologist, I strive to help my patients achieve greater agency, self-awareness, and purpose within their lives. I believe believe that improved psychological well-being has the potential to not only address areas of distress, such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, self-esteem issues, and trauma (including PTSD), but to open up new opportunities within relationships and professional pursuits. To do so, I integrate expertise in psychotherapy with respect for each individual’s life experience and perspective. Through exploration, insight, and collaboration, we will work together to address concerns as well as to develop and achieve goals.

As a former clinical director of Tulane's Counseling and Psychological Services and with over twenty years of experience as a psychiatrist, I have helped thousands of college students improve their mental health and thrive. I want my patients to get better as quickly and as safely as possible, so I maintain a private practice that focuses on providing personal, caring, and expert treatment of psychiatric illnesses. I am a board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. I have held various leadership and director positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am a New Orleans native and attended UCLA and Tulane for undergraduate studies in psychology and biology. I attended LSU-New Orleans for medical school and attended Tulane for my residency in psychiatry, where I served as Chief Resident. I feel privileged to serve the community in which I was raised and now live. I have received additional training at both Duke University Medical Center (2017) and Harvard Medical School (2024) in TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation). TMS is a non-medication FDA-cleared treatment for both treatment-resistant depression and OCD. I currently serve as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Tulane Department of Psychiatry.

I believe that our greatest struggles can prove to be our most important teachers, and invitations to connect to our higher selves. Changing our long standing patterns and holding space of our deepest pain can feel daunting and scary to confront on our own. Yet, with support and guidance, you will find change is possible, and there is hope. As your therapist I will support you in creating new ways of coping with emotional pain that are more life-affirming and lasting. We will work toward creating more accurate beliefs about yourself and healing the root traumas that are keeping you stuck- fostering a renewed and loving relationship with self and access to your sources of resilience. Reaching out for help is an affirmation of our connection to one another, and I am so happy that you have made this first step. Growth and healing are potentially just one email or phone call away and I am looking forward to speaking with you soon. It would be my privilege to accompany, and guide you on your journey.

Most of us don’t need to be in therapy forever. I provide goal-oriented therapy to individuals seeking a season or two of support, self-exploration, and skill-building. Before opening my private practice, I worked with law students and college students at Loyola University, as well as with adults at the Spyre. Many of my clients have been brand-new to therapy.

Is anxiety getting in the way of your growth and joy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities? Would you like to prioritize self-care but don't know how to start? We can work together to address urgent issues, understand root causes, and create a long term plan for wellness. I offer telehealth to clients in Louisiana and Florida, and in office and walk and talk therapy in New Orleans. Learn more and schedule your free initial consultation on my website https://bespokecounseling.co I accept Aetna and Optum/United insurances

We’ve heard for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an essential skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You’ll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. While any given technique doesn’t work for everyone and most people need many techniques, we’ll be sure to give you the techniques and tools that we think are most appropriate for you and specially modified for your given circumstance. We also believe that therapy doesn’t have to be boring, hard, or last years. We’ve heard from most of our clients that they actually enjoy coming to therapy because it’s not like they thought it would be. It’s okay to laugh, talk, and generally have a good time in our sessions while working on very difficult and complex situations and issues. Our expertise lies in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, couples counseling (both pre-marital and marital, heterosexual and homosexual), family counseling, relationship counseling (any type of relationship), eating disorders, divorce counseling, life coaching, and general life issues, sport psychology, Borderline Personality Disorder, and psychological testing (personality, ADHD, and LD primarily).

Please check out my website for details about my practice and reach out with any questions you may have.

As humans, how we feel in and about our relationships is so important. So it makes sense that it can feel pretty awful when we feel unseen or like we don't belong. Reaching out when we are unsure who will meet us or how they will treat us is a hard thing to do. Still, at every step, I strive to support my clients with compassion and curiosity as we explore their unique and intuitive process toward becoming their most authentic selves. I feel deeply honored to get to explore with my clients new ways of being and relating to others. Where others may judge, instead we can celebrate what it means to be you. I offer sliding scale, low-cost individual counseling services, as well as couples and family counseling. Additionally, I am fully trained in EMDR, which can help resolve long-held traumatic memories In therapy, finding the right fit is essential. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to answer any questions you may have and help you decide on the best path forward for you. If you find that I'm not the best fit, I am of course more than happy to point you towards others who might be.

Some of us hold immense pain resulting from isolation, shame, humiliation, oppression, and marginalization felt individually and collectively. My clinical work is rooted in anti-racism and informed by Relational-Cultural Theory. I utilize a variety of trauma informed techniques and approaches to meet my clients’ needs. Together, we will collaborate in identifying both individual and systemic elements that have impacted your well being and unlock your full potential by uncovering the strengths, courage, and solutions that are already inside of you. I believe healing happens when we are able to deeply connect to ourselves and others. I have worked with adolescents and adults, particularly transition-age youth (ages 16–25), struggling with general life stressors, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship & attachment issues, body image, personal identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have supported clients with exceptionalities and/or those who identify as neurodivergent. I believe the client/counselor relationship is the best indicator of a client's success in therapy. Please call or email me to schedule a free phone consultation to determine whether or not we are a good fit for your healing process.

My practice is in old Metairie so not far from campus. My practice approach is psychodynamic, incorporating CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques. I am compassionate and direct with almost 37 years of experience treating a wide range of disorders/issues. I refer to several psychiatrists in the community and collaborate as needed.

Using an integration of approaches, including psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy among others, I help patients improve their physical and psychological health and well-being while working with them to understand and work through underlying sources of pain, distress, and emotions that interfere with change. Patients are encouraged to introspect, to seek greater awareness and understanding of the unconscious roots of their struggles, and to develop new responses to challenges. Achieving greater knowledge of the self often frees us up to choose differently. People frequently feel stuck or caught in repetitious relationship patterns. Or they know they need to change but can’t seem to make the changes they believe they should make. Psychotherapy helps to uncover hidden issues, often stemming from foundational past experiences. As people Improve their self-understanding, they’re better able to change. Often the work of therapy centers on internal barriers and resistances to change that are removed when understood. Together, we work to overcome barriers to change by exploring and heightening awareness of unconscious causes of a patient’s difficulties.

My practice focuses on trauma, eating disorders and life transitions; while also working with more general presentations of anxiety, depression, mood swings, impulsivity, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and self-view. I value diversity and will encourage your personal identities; understanding that individual identity impacts our experiences. As we navigate our lives, we develop beliefs about ourself through our experiences. These beliefs have powerful effects on our sense of belonging, our attempts to receive love and affection, and our desires for intimacy. Feeling accepted and valued can result in a sense of self that approaches life with trust, confidence and flexibility. When difficult events arise, or we feel rejected and mistreated, the way we view ourself and our efficacy can be impacted. While we cannot change the experiences of our life, we can rewrite the meaning we assign to those experiences and free ourself from the associated distress. I approach psychotherapy with compassion, respect for your autonomy and acceptance of your experiences. My goal is to support you in understanding how the experiences of your life have impacted your beliefs about who you are and to increase awareness about how your power of choice can be utilized to support emotional and psychological wellness.

Hello and welcome! My name is Shannon Watson, LCSW, BACS, and I am the owner of S. Watson Counseling Services in Metairie, Louisiana. If you're looking for a therapist, I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. I work with children (ages 5+), teens, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, or self-esteem concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and achieve their personal goals. As a retired Army National Guard veteran, African American female therapist, divorced single mother, and licensed clinical social worker, I understand that life's challenges can feel overwhelming at times. My goal is to provide a safe space where healing, growth, and hope can begin. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to make counseling accessible and convenient. If you're ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I would be honored to support you. Shannon Watson, LCSW, BACS S. Watson Counseling Services Metairie, Louisiana Children • Teens • Adults In-Person & Virtual Appointments Available

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck at a crossroads in your life? Do you find yourself wishing things were different but need a little more support to create positive outcomes? Maybe you’ve been feeling more fear, sadness, stress or worry than you’d like to feel. Maybe you know life could be better and you want some things to change. You can cultivate that life and you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to help you take those next steps successfully and in a way that will lead to change. Therapy can be a catalyst for growth and offers a safe space to receive support, release difficult emotions, enhance awareness, and build skills that will help you create the life that you want to live. I will listen without judgement, offer feedback, introduce tools, and partner with you as you try new things that can lead to greater confidence and peace. I have experience helping people who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many other concerns and I also have extensive training in trauma and EMDR. I am passionate about helping people and I will be committed to helping you achieve your goals. Please email me if you’d like to have a free 15 minute consultation to talk more about how I may be able to help.

Hello! Are you experiencing any of the following: Depressed mood/Anxiety/Increased Stress? Concern about substance use/misuse? Problems in relationships or Inability to manage emotions? Unsatisfied with life or seeking personal growth? If you said yes to any of these, I can help. I specialize in anxiety, substance misuse, and depression. We'll work together so you'll learn how to manage emotions when dealing with stressful life events by: Improving communication and quality of relationships. Incorporating healthy coping skills to help with life’s challenges. Learn how to live life without reliance on a substance, or any other self-defeating behaviors. I hope to hear from you so we can talk about what you're seeking in therapy and see if we’re a match!

Hello and welcome — you’re taking an important step in your self-care by considering therapy. I’m a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over 15 years of experience providing mental health counseling and wellness coaching. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults, a population close to my heart, as these years are full of transition, identity development, and opportunities for growth. I support clients navigating ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, disordered eating, grief and loss, relationship or family conflict, chronic illness, stress, substance abuse, and low self-worth. My personal and professional journey deeply informs my work, and I bring compassion, clinical insight, and authenticity to each session. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner resilience.

Amy Alvarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Amy has a special interest in prenatal and postpartum mental health, infant/toddler parenting support, infertility, and adoption. She also enjoys working with clients coping with divorce/custody, step-families and career issues. Amy is LGBTQ allied and committed to social justice. Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Philosophy from Mount Holyoke College, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University. Amy also holds a certificate in Forensic Social Work from Tulane and was a Harris Fellow in Infant Mental Health at the LSU School of Psychiatry. She has also completed advanced training in perinatal mood disorders. When not providing clinical social work services, Amy is a professional actor who has performed in New Orleans, Baltimore and New York City. ​

The Uptown Counseling Center is a personable, professional, and respectful provider of individualized counseling, intimacy counseling, psychotherapy, and medication management.