Find a Therapist in New Orleans

Therapy Options in New Orleans

Find a wide range of therapy options from trusted New Orleans providers, including in-person and virtual care across diverse specialties and approaches. Use filters to sort by specialty, condition, or concern to find the right fit for you. Explore the condition-specific pages below for details on symptoms, treatment options, and local resources.

Community Mental Health Clinics and Support in New Orleans 

NAMI New Orleans offers free support groups, education, and a helpline, with an Uptown office near St. Charles Avenue and another site on Elysian Fields Avenue in Gentilly near UNO. CrescentCare provides outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and case management at its Mid-City health center on Tulane Avenue near the BioDistrict and at its Elysian Fields clinic by the Marigny. University Medical Center New Orleans on Canal Street in Mid-City, across from the VA hospital, provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and a 24/7 emergency department for crises. For public, low-cost care, the Metropolitan Human Services District runs community clinics and mobile crisis response serving areas like Central City, New Orleans East, and the Westbank.

New Orleans Mental Health Crisis and Emergency Services 

For immediate emergencies in New Orleans, call 911; for mental health or suicide crises, call or text 988, and dial 211 (VIA LINK) for local resources; NOPD non-emergency is 504-821-2222. Metropolitan Human Services District offers a 24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis response in Orleans Parish at 504-826-2675. Major emergency departments include University Medical Center New Orleans (Mid-City on Tulane Ave/Canal St), Ochsner Baptist ER (Uptown on Napoleon Ave), Touro ER (Uptown on Prytania St), New Orleans East Hospital ER (Read Blvd near I‑10), and Children’s Hospital New Orleans ER (Henry Clay Ave, Uptown). RTA streetcars/buses serve key corridors (Canal, St. Charles, Claiborne/Napoleon), but late-night frequency can be limited; rideshare is widely available, and traffic is heaviest on I‑10, the CBD, and during festivals/parades. Facilities and RTA vehicles are ADA-accessible; during heavy rain some streets flood, so favor main routes, and bring ID/insurance if available—care is provided regardless of ability to pay.

Places to Relax and Recharge in New Orleans

City Park’s shaded paths around Big Lake and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden offer quiet, restorative walks that fit early-morning routines before the heat, while Audubon Park’s loop supports joggers, stroller walks, and study breaks for nearby students. The Lafitte Greenway and Crescent Park provide bike- and foot-friendly routes with breezes off the river, great for service-industry workers unwinding after late shifts. Bayou St. John and the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront invite low-cost, sunset paddles, fishing, or picnics that families and elders can enjoy at an easy pace. When you need reflective indoor calm, places like NOMA or the Ogden Museum offer cool, meditative spaces connected to local culture. If you’d like additional support, use MiResource to find licensed therapists in New Orleans for both in-person and online care. 

How MiResource Helps You Find a Therapist in New Orleans

- Find therapists and psychiatrists by neighborhood and transit—Uptown, Mid-City, Bywater, West Bank—plus near St. Charles and Canal streetcar lines.

- Filter for Louisiana Medicaid and local networks, and see providers affiliated with Ochsner or LCMC Health with evening/weekend availability around festival seasons.

- Match to culturally responsive care, including Vietnamese- and Spanish-speaking providers in New Orleans East and Gretna, and LGBTQ+-affirming options in the Marigny/Bywater.

- Get connected to local supports—Tulane/Loyola/UNO referrals, NAMI New Orleans, sliding-scale clinics across Orleans/Jefferson Parishes—and telehealth prepared for hurricane disruptions.

Paying for Therapy in New Orleans

1) Young adults and children under 26: You can stay on a parent’s plan until age 26. Therapists in New Orleans commonly accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana, which typically cover outpatient therapy and telehealth.

2) Working-age adults: Large local employers include Ochsner Health, Entergy, Tulane University, and LCMC Health. Employee coverage is often through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Aetna, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare. Many New Orleans therapists are in-network with these plans.

3) Seniors (65+): Eligible for Medicare at 65 (or earlier with certain disabilities). Original Medicare (Part B) and Medicare Advantage plans from Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana commonly cover outpatient mental health, therapy, psychiatry, and telehealth, subject to plan rules and copays.

MiResource’s insurance filters help you quickly find New Orleans therapists who take your plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Do in a Mental Health Emergency in New Orleans?

If there’s immediate danger, call 911, say it’s a mental health emergency, and request Crisis Intervention Team–trained officers; you can also call/text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for 24/7 support. In New Orleans, you can reach the Metropolitan Human Services District crisis line at 504-826-2675 for mobile crisis help. If you need in-person care, go to the nearest ER such as University Medical Center New Orleans (2000 Canal St), Ochsner Baptist ER (2700 Napoleon Ave), or Touro ER (1401 Foucher St); for children, Children’s Hospital New Orleans ER (200 Henry Clay Ave). Stay with the person if you can, remove hazards, and bring a list of medications and key history.

Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy in New Orleans?

Common plans in New Orleans include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana: Louisiana Healthcare Connections, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna Better Health, UHC Community Plan), and Medicare/Medicare Advantage, with mental health typically covered like specialist care. Typical copays are about $20–$40 for primary care and $30–$60 for specialists/therapy, coinsurance 10–30% after deductibles, with common deductibles ~$1,500–$3,000 (employer) and ~$6,500–$9,500 (Bronze marketplace); self-pay therapy is often $100–$180 per session. Coverage and prices vary, so confirm your benefits with your plan and use MiResource’s insurance filter to find in-network therapists in New Orleans.

Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person Sessions in New Orleans?

Research generally finds online therapy comparable in effectiveness to in‑person care for many conditions; telehealth offers convenience and privacy, while in‑person sessions can provide richer nonverbal cues and crisis resources. Both online and in‑person therapy are widely available in New Orleans, but access can be affected by I‑10 congestion, limited parking, flooding, and festival or hurricane disruptions. Online therapy helps residents avoid delays, whereas in‑person visits may rely on New Orleans RTA buses and streetcars (St. Charles, Canal, Rampart–St. Claude lines), the Algiers–Canal Street ferry, RTA Paratransit, and Blue Bikes for first/last‑mile connections.

How to Get Involved in New Orleans’s Mental Health Community?

Volunteer as a Crisis Intervention Specialist with VIA Link (operators of 988 and 211), and join NAMI New Orleans support groups, classes, or NAMIWalks to advocate. Connect with the Metropolitan Human Services District for local behavioral health initiatives, community forums, and referrals. You can also support nonprofits like Children’s Bureau of New Orleans (grief/trauma programs) and Odyssey House Louisiana (behavioral health and recovery) through volunteering, fundraising, or internships.