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.

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.

I have worked at a number of different nonprofits around New Orleans in the past five years including Crescentcare, Family Services of GNO and Silence Is Violence, my work at these nonprofits has influenced my approach to counseling and my client-therapist relationships. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both adults (18+ yrs old) and couples. I work from an anti-racist, anti-colonial, sex-positive, pro-disability justice, kink positive, fat positive, LGBTQ friendly, polyam-friendly, and strengths-based perspective. I hope to offer a space where in our work together, you will be supported in shared decision-making, choice, agency, and empowerment to determine your own unique path of healing. Throughout the counseling process, I welcome feedback, disagreement, and authentic and honest communication. As a counselor and service provider, my role is to serve you. My counseling style is highly relational and I will be warm, authentic, transparent, and human in our work together. I offer a number of sessions at a sliding fee.

I have been working as a therapist for 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 expertise in the many stresses and challenges facing college students today such as academic, financial, social and substance use issues. My primary goal is to connect with a client so that together, we can work towards goals that are important to the client. I am extremely familiar with Tulane University both in regards to their counseling program and other administrative/operational needs such as academic advising, career counseling, peer support, and many other needs students may have at Tulane.

My name is Lindsey Sudduth and I am a psychotherapist who has been in practice for 18 years. My primary focus is working with school/college age students and young/ middle aged professionals who struggle with trying to find balance, meaning and direction in their lives. I help my clients in working through issues within their past that create barriers in their present. We all long for acceptance and a sense of belonging in this world. I provide clients with an understanding of how to create a genuine sense of self and connection to others. My therapeutic style is relationship-based which consists of joining with clients to identify and satisfy core issues and needs, resulting in natural movement toward self-fulfillment. Im licensed in California, Colorado, Washington DC, Washington State, Maryland and Florida which offers greater flexibility in treatment options. I invite potential clients to give me a call to explore possible treatment options and recommendations either with myself or to other mental health professionals. Navigating the mental health world can be scary and challenging. I am here to help take some of the guess work out of the process.

Dr. Klenck holds specialized training in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based practices for the treatment of anxiety disorders (including trauma and stressor-related disorders, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and other phobias), depressive bipolar and related disorders and a wide range of other difficulties. Dr. Klenck focuses on evidence-based treatment and evidence-based assessment practices, but finds the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Without a strong alliance with the client, she finds a therapist is limited in their ability to help the individual effect change.

I have 25 years experience in private practice. I have also been a counselor educator for 19 years teaching at the graduate level and providing practicum and internship supervision for students entering the counseling field. I believe the counseling process is all about change, that is, changing current behaviors, thinking patterns, or feelings. Counseling will allow you opportunities to explore areas of concern, while challenging you to think and/or behave in new ways pertaining to the issues in your life. I believe this can be achieved through a balance of guidance, encouragement, support, and feedback. My approach to therapy is an integrated approach of cognitive behavioral therapy and a client centered focus with an emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship through empathy, genuineness, caring, and compassion. My primary goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, judgement free space for all clients.

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

Welcome! I believe in a collaborative counseling relationship; you’ve known yourself all your life, and I’m just getting the opportunity to meet you. Therefore, the first part of therapy involves learning how you approach and view the world. Then, together, we’ll identify how therapy can meet your needs and assess progress along the way. Prior to starting in private practice, I worked in university settings for 14 years, and I have a passion for working with undergraduate and graduate students. I support adults in life transitions navigating higher education, career exploration, relationships, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.

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

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.

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

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.

I specialize in working with adults, young adults, and adolescents in individual and group therapy. I use evidence-based practices, and am sensitive to my client's concerns and comfort-level in practice. A native of New Orleans, I hold an MSW from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MA in Education from Stanford University. You can also find me on PsychologyToday.com, linkedin.com, and therapyinnola.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.