You love your baby. So why do you feel so lost? — therapists serving Shreveport, Louisiana
"I love my baby but I feel nothing. I cry all the time and I don't know why."
Up to 1 in 5 mothers experience postpartum depression — the most common complication of childbirth.
No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Virtual therapy for Shreveport families
Shreveport sits in northwestern Louisiana, closer to Texas and Arkansas than to New Orleans — a city with its own identity that has historically been underserved when it comes to specialized mental health care. For new parents in Broadmoor, South Highlands, Bossier City, and Haughton, accessing a therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health has meant either driving significant distances or doing without. Barksdale Air Force Base is nearby, which means a meaningful share of Shreveport area families are military families managing the unique pressures of parenthood in a transient community — deployments, moves, and the need to start over socially every few years. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to families throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area, including both military and civilian parents. Sessions are conducted via secure video from home, and our therapists hold PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health. You don't need to drive to Baton Rouge or Dallas to get specialized postpartum care. Reaching out when you're struggling — whether that's during pregnancy, in the first weeks after birth, or months later when things still haven't settled — is the most useful thing you can do.
Serving all of Shreveport: Broadmoor · South Highlands · Bossier City · Haughton
Your therapist
All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“My OB screened me at six weeks and said I was fine. I wasn't fine. I was smiling through every appointment while barely surviving at home. My therapist was the first person who actually asked the right questions and didn't move on until I answered honestly. That intake conversation changed everything.”
— mom of 3
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“I went back to work when my daughter was 12 weeks old and just shut down. I was going through the motions at work and at home, and I couldn't tell anyone because I was supposed to be grateful. My therapist helped me understand that functioning on the outside doesn't mean you're okay on the inside. Six months later I actually feel present in my own life.”
— working mom of 1
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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
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
- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that can affect people after childbirth. Symptoms include persistent sadness, difficulty bonding with your baby, exhaustion, feelings of worthlessness, and in some cases thoughts of self-harm. PPD is not a character flaw — it is a medical condition that responds well to treatment.
- Without treatment, PPD can persist for months or longer. With therapy (and sometimes medication), most people experience significant improvement within weeks. Starting treatment early leads to better outcomes.
- Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are both evidence-based treatments with strong results for postpartum depression. Many Phoenix Health therapists specialize specifically in perinatal mood disorders.
- Most insurance plans cover mental health therapy under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Phoenix Health is in-network with major insurers. We verify your specific benefits before your first session.
- 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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Ready to talk about postpartum depression?
A free 15-minute call is the best place to start — no paperwork, no commitment. We'll confirm your coverage and match you with the right therapist.
Learning resources
🌧Read our Postpartum Depression guides →Often goes alongside