Perinatal mental health therapy in Louisiana
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Mental health therapy in Louisiana
If you're a Louisiana parent who has been quietly struggling since the baby came home, you are not alone, and you are not weak for feeling this way. Postpartum depression and perinatal anxiety are common, treatable, and serious. Untreated, they are also among the leading indirect causes of pregnancy-related death in this state, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. Saying the words out loud is the first hard thing. Finding someone who actually understands the perinatal period is the second. Louisiana communities are close, which is a real strength and also part of what can make this harder. When everyone knows everyone, the idea of walking into a clinic in your own neighborhood to talk about how you really feel can be enough to keep you from going at all. Outside New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, specialist appointments can also mean long drives and longer waits. Phoenix Health therapists are licensed in Louisiana and hold PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health. Sessions happen by secure video from your own home, with a clinician who is not part of your local circle and who understands postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, and birth trauma specifically. Private, accessible, on your schedule, 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.
Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Psychologist & Founder
From our founder
When I had my first child, I was shocked by the challenges I faced as a new mother.
Like so many women, the shame of postpartum depression and anxiety kept me silent for nearly two years. When I began working with postpartum clients, I was struck by how many stories were so similar to my own.
I founded Phoenix Health to make it easier for new mothers like me to find the right help.
Your therapist
Most Phoenix Health therapists hold 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.
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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 had been through. I finally felt seen.”
— hopeful mom
Expert care.
Covered in Louisiana.
- ✓Aetna (incl. CVS Health, First Health, & Meritain)
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓United Healthcare (UHC) / Optum (incl. UBH, UMR, Surest, Oscar, & Oxford)
Most clients pay less than $20 per session.
Accepted Insurance Networks
Ready to book? Here’s how it works.
The whole process takes about 5 minutes. We handle insurance — you just show up.
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Book your free call
A quick 15-minute chat to hear what you're going through, answer your questions, and make sure we're a great fit for your needs. No cost, no commitment.
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Get matched
We'll pair you with the right specialist for your specific situation. We'll also check your insurance, so you know your exact cost per session before moving forward.
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Start your first session
Meet your therapist from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no judgment. Most clients notice a real difference within just 2 to 3 sessions.
No commitment · Most insurance accepted · Available this week
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.
Trusted by leading voices in parenting and mental health
OBs, doulas, and pediatricians refer their patients to us because we specialize in maternal mental health.
The sooner you start,
the sooner you'll
feel like yourself again.
You've been surviving. It's time to start healing.
No commitment · Covered by insurance · Available this week