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πŸŒ™Sleep & Mental Health

You're exhausted, but your mind won't let you rest. β€” therapists serving New Orleans, Louisiana

"The baby finally sleeps and I lie there wide awake. I'm exhausted and I can't turn my brain off."
βœ“See a specialist this weekβœ“PMH-C Certified Therapistsβœ“Telehealth β€” see anyone from homeβœ“In-network in Louisiana

No commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.

Virtual therapy for New Orleans families

New Orleans is a city that runs on community, celebration, and a certain resilience in the face of difficulty β€” qualities that can make it harder to admit when you're struggling. For new parents in the Garden District, Uptown, Metairie, the Marigny, and Mid-City, the postpartum period often arrives alongside the ordinary New Orleans pressures: the heat, the complicated housing situation, the distance from family who didn't follow you here, and the expectation that you'll handle things with the same spirit that carries the city through everything else. Postpartum depression and anxiety in New Orleans are medical conditions, not a failure to be resilient. They're common, they're treatable, and they respond well to the right therapy. Phoenix Health provides telehealth mental health therapy to families throughout the greater New Orleans area with sessions conducted via secure video from home. Our therapists hold PMH-C certification and specialize in perinatal mental health β€” postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and the identity shift that comes with becoming a parent. You don't need to drive to a therapy office. A free consultation is all it takes to get started.

Serving all of New Orleans: the Garden District Β· Uptown Β· Metairie Β· the Marigny Β· Mid-City

Your therapist

All Phoenix Health therapists hold or are working toward PMH-C certification β€” the gold standard in perinatal mental health.

Real clients. Real relief.

What our clients say about their experience.

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β€œMy 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.”

β€” expecting mom of 1

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β€œI 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.”

β€” mom of 2

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β€œAfter 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 β€” and helped me process what I'd been through. I finally felt seen.”

β€” hopeful mom

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Insurance accepted in Louisiana

  • βœ“Aetna / Meritain / CVS Health / First Health
  • βœ“Cigna / Evernorth
  • βœ“United Healthcare (UHC) / UMR / Surest
  • βœ“Optum / United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • βœ“Oscar Health
  • βœ“Oxford Health Plans

We verify your benefits before your first session β€” most patients pay a standard specialist copay after their deductible. FSA and HSA eligible.

How it works

1

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.

2

Get matched

We pair you with the right specialist for your state and situation β€” and confirm your coverage before you commit.

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Start your first session

Meet your therapist from home β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
  • If you're struggling β€” with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping β€” 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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Learning resources

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