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Therapy in New Orleans by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 27 in New Orleans · Updated July 2026
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Therapists and counselors near you in New Orleans, LA: where to start
FindSupport lists 27 licensed therapists in New Orleans. Start with what you need help with — a profile's focus areas tell you more than its address. On New Orleans profiles the title (psychologist, counselor, social worker or therapist) reflects the license, which each profile lists.
Common reasons people in New Orleans reach out include post-Katrina trauma, tourism industry pressures, and cultural expectations of revelry, alongside anxiety, depression, and relationship stress.
In New Orleans, therapists typically charge $70–$160 per session. Many take insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees — it's fine to ask about cost in your first message.
Fitting counseling into life in New Orleans
About 4% of the therapists listed in New Orleans offer online sessions. An office gives you a set place to talk; video saves the trip and is easier to fit around work and family.
Not sure which you'd prefer? Say so in your first message — therapists hear the question often and can tell you how they usually work.
Start with the problem, not the postcode: FindSupport shortlists therapists for what you describe, both local in New Orleans and online across Louisiana.
New Orleans therapists by focus area
Among the 27 profiles in New Orleans, anxiety (7%), trauma (4%), and stress (4%) come up most often as listed specialties. Fewer list grief (4%), addiction (4%), and ADHD (4%). A therapist can treat more than one of these, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
11% of New Orleans listings mention work with children, 4% of New Orleans listings mention work with couples, and 7% of New Orleans listings mention work with families.
New Orleans is a vibrant cultural hub known as the Crescent City, and the listings here are a starting point rather than the whole local field.
Session format, insurance and nearby options in New Orleans
If you want video, about 1 of the 27 therapists listed in New Orleans offers it; the other 26 don't list online sessions.
We don't summarize insurance participation for New Orleans: networks change by plan and by year. Ask each therapist whether they're in-network with your plan, and what an out-of-network session would cost.
Elsewhere in Louisiana, FindSupport lists Baton Rouge (20 therapists) and Lafayette (20 therapists, 10% online). Therapists licensed in Louisiana can see you by video wherever they're based.
How New Orleans compares with the rest of Louisiana
New Orleans leads Louisiana for listings, with 27 of the state's 67 (40%). By national standards it's a large pool: 15 of the 120 cities with local profiles have more, and 104 have fewer.
At $70–$160 a session, New Orleans is below the middle of our city guides nationally ($90–$200), and cheaper than Baton Rouge ($80–$180).
4% of New Orleans' profiles mention online sessions, close to the 6% nationwide (5% across Louisiana's listings).
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Find a therapist near me →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a therapist near me in New Orleans, LA?
There are 27 licensed therapists listed in New Orleans. Rather than scrolling all 27, describe your situation and we'll surface the therapists whose stated focus fits it. Across Louisiana, FindSupport lists 67 therapists in 3 cities.
Should I choose in-person or online therapy in New Orleans?
About 4% of the therapists listed in New Orleans also offer online sessions, roughly 1 of 27. In person gives you a dedicated space; video saves the trip — and to see you online, a therapist must be licensed in Louisiana.
What does therapy near me cost in New Orleans?
Expect $70–$160 per session in New Orleans, a little below Baton Rouge ($80–$180). Your cost can be lower with in-network insurance or a sliding-scale rate, so ask about both when you first reach out.
Which specialties are most common among New Orleans therapists?
By specialty tag, 7% list anxiety, 4% list trauma, and 4% list stress among the 27 therapists in New Orleans.
Is there child, marriage or family counseling near me in New Orleans?
By client group: children 11%, couples 4%, and families 7% of the 27 therapists listed in New Orleans. Many profiles leave this blank, so ask if one you like doesn't say.
What if there's no opening near me in New Orleans?
Online sessions are the easiest way around it: any therapist licensed in Louisiana can see you by video. FindSupport also lists therapists in other Louisiana cities, including Baton Rouge (20) and Lafayette (20).
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