Founding Directory · Louisiana
Find a Founding Therapist in Louisiana
Why mental health access is harder in Louisiana
Louisiana has a population of 4,590,241 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 19.5 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Hurricane recovery cohorts continue to drive trauma caseloads. The most-requested area of care is Trauma, and New Orleans accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Louisiana
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Louisiana under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Louisiana plus in-person care in New Orleans and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Louisiana clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Louisiana, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Louisiana residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Louisiana as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Louisiana
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Louisiana?
0 licensed clinicians in Louisiana have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Louisiana?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Louisiana. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Louisiana?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Louisiana?
Trauma is the most-requested area of care in Louisiana, and EMDR is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Louisiana?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.