Perinatal mental health therapy — serving Louisiana
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Mental health therapy in Louisiana
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the United States, and perinatal mental health is a central part of that story. Postpartum depression and anxiety — when untreated — are among the leading indirect causes of pregnancy-related death. For families across Louisiana, from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Shreveport and the smaller communities in between, accessing mental health support has historically meant long drives, long waits, or both. The culture around asking for help can also be complicated — there's real strength in Louisiana communities, but that same closeness can make it harder to say out loud that you're struggling. Telehealth removes several of those barriers at once. Phoenix Health therapists licensed in Louisiana see clients via secure video — so you don't have to leave your neighborhood, explain yourself to someone in your community, or wait months for an opening. The session is private, accessible, and available to you wherever you are in the state.
Mental health parity in Louisiana
Louisiana enforces the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), which prohibits health insurers from imposing more restrictive limits on mental health benefits than on medical or surgical benefits. Louisiana also has a state mental health parity law (R.S. 22:1054) that requires state-regulated insurance plans to cover mental health services at parity. Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers behavioral health services. If your insurer denies mental health coverage that would have been allowed for a comparable medical service, you can appeal and file a complaint with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Your therapist
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Conditions we treat in Louisiana
Our therapists specialize in the full range of perinatal mental health conditions.
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“My emergency C-section left me with nightmares and panic attacks. I couldn't talk about the birth without shaking. Therapy helped me process the trauma and reclaim my story. I'm pregnant again now, and I actually feel ready.”
— expecting mom of 1
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“I had intrusive thoughts that terrified me. I was too ashamed to tell anyone, even my partner. My therapist explained postpartum OCD and helped me understand I wasn't dangerous. The intrusive thoughts are 90% gone now. I wish I'd reached out sooner.”
— mom of 2
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“After three failed IVF rounds, I was told to 'just stay positive.' My therapist was the first person who acknowledged the grief, the anger, and the exhaustion — and helped me process what I'd been through. I finally felt seen.”
— hopeful mom
Insurance accepted in Louisiana
- ✓Aetna / Meritain / CVS Health / First Health
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓United Healthcare (UHC) / UMR / Surest
- ✓Optum / United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- ✓Oscar Health
- ✓Oxford Health Plans
We verify your benefits before your first session — most patients pay a standard specialist copay after their deductible. FSA and HSA eligible.
How it works
Book your free call
No commitment, no paperwork. Just a short call to tell us what you're going through and confirm we're the right fit.
Get matched
We pair you with the right specialist for your state and situation — and confirm your coverage before you commit.
Start your first session
Meet your therapist from home — no commute, no waiting room. Weekly or biweekly, adjusted to your life.
Common questions
- Yes. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to residents of Louisiana. Sessions are conducted via secure video from your home, office, or anywhere private — no commute required. All Phoenix Health therapists are licensed and authorized to practice in Louisiana.
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
- If you're struggling — with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping — that's enough of a reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis. A free consultation is a low-commitment first step.
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