Anxiety therapists in Baton Rouge, LA
Browse Anxiety therapists in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Mr. Foley L. Nash
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMFT-BAS
Mr. Nash uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the recommended approach for anxiety treatment.
42 Years Experience
In-Person in Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Online in Baton Rouge, LA
Renewed Life Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, Tonya Ramsey, MS., LPC, NCC, CCTP
Anxiety and fear are common emotional responses that can significantly impact daily life. Whether it's the overwhelming sensation of dread, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms like a racing heart, these feelings can be challenging to manage. It's important to recognize that you're not alone in your experiences. Various coping strategies and therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and stress management techniques, can help mitigate the effects of anxiety and fear. Additionally, seeking support from mental health professionals can provide valuable guidance and tools for navigating these emotions, enabling you to regain control and foster a sense of calm. Remember, taking the first step towards addressing anxiety and fear is an important part of your journey to emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Online in Baton Rouge, LA
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
We are not born with most fears; the only fears that all babies are born with are a fear of falling/ being dropped, and fear of loud noises; every other fear is learned, with an origin in a negative experience (usually at a young age), with the thing that is feared. It can also be used as a coping mechanism in place of something else, such as to avoid certain situations or other feelings. Anxiety that has reached a higher-than-normal level can also be learned, and arises when your nervous system keeps telling you that you're in danger (even with inherently non-dangerous events like tests and public speaking), and also has roots in negative childhood experiences that have led to a belief that a person would be rejected or not good enough, or they felt not safe. Rapid Transformational Therapy is very effective at identifying how the fear or anxiety was created as a survival or coping skill. Once its cause is identified, it can be reframed, interrupted, and the subconscious mind can then focus on sending messages of safety and coping beliefs to calm the nervous system. The personalized recording focuses on these messages, as well as on visualizations of feeling the opposite of fear when the situations/ things that evoked it are encountered. The person's nervous system will calm more easily and quickly through the repetition of the new empowering subconscious beliefs, and amazing coping skills will develop. Other coping mechanisms/ skills that calm the nervous system for everyday stresses can be advised if needed, and ongoing support will be available.
0 Years Experience
Online in Baton Rouge, LA (Online Only)
Dr. Jessica Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, I’m confident I can help. My practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get the relief from anxiety that you deserve.
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy - as opposed to anxiety medication - treats more than just symptoms of the problem.
12 Years Experience
Online in Baton Rouge, LA (Online Only)
Christina J. Stein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, BACS
I am here for you to assist with the pressures, struggles and challenges of every day life and the human experience. You can absolutely handle your situation at hand and I am here to help you uncover and use the strengths and tools you already possess. We will work through this together.
21 Years Experience
Online in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University and serves as Louisiana's state capital, creating a therapy community shaped by student mental health demand, the pressures of government and healthcare careers, and the particular stressors of a Deep South city navigating racial and economic inequity. The city's African American community — which comprises roughly half the population — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma, community resilience, and the psychological weight of systemic inequity. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Health provide institutional mental health resources, while LSU's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local community. Baton Rouge's location in a high-flood-risk region means climate-related anxiety and disaster recovery are recurring themes that local therapists address alongside individual concerns.
Anxiety therapists in Baton Rouge, LA Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Baton Rouge, LA average 15 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Somatic Therapy (36%), and Behavioral Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Hypnotherapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |