Services
Welcome to Your Path to Wellness
Comprehensive Mental Health Services for All Ages
At our practice, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and welcoming space to address their mental health needs. Our aim is to foster a nurturing environment where you feel comfortable and supported as you take the next steps toward improved well-being.
Owned and operated by an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), we specialize in providing comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients—ranging from young children to adults, and especially the perinatal population.
Women’s Perinatal Services
We offer specialized care for women planning to conceive, those who are pregnant, and new mothers. Our perinatal services are designed to support you through every stage of your journey, ensuring your mental health is a priority.
Preconception Counseling
Preparing for pregnancy involves more than just physical health—it’s also about emotional readiness. Our preconception counseling services help identify and address potential mental health concerns before pregnancy, laying a strong foundation for a healthy and joyful maternal journey. Together, we’ll support your mental wellness as you plan for this meaningful life transition, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can be overwhelming—and too often overlooked. At Southern Serenity, we specialize in compassionate, evidence-based care to support you through pregnancy and beyond. Our targeted treatments are designed to manage mood fluctuations and anxiety effectively, helping you find strength, balance, and joy during this transformative time.
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
The postpartum period can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or both, you're not alone—and support is available. Through a personalized combination of therapy and medication management, we help alleviate symptoms so you can feel more like yourself, stay present, and fully embrace motherhood. Our goal is to empower and support you during this deeply personal time with compassionate, effective care.
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Postpartum mental health challenges go beyond anxiety and depression. From mood swings to more complex emotional shifts, we provide comprehensive care for the full spectrum of postpartum mood disorders. Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan that supports your well-being during this important stage of motherhood.
Postpartum Support is so important!
Mental Health Services Offered
Psychiatric Evaluations
Every individual is unique, and so are their mental health needs. My comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are designed to offer a thorough understanding of your emotional and psychological landscape. These assessments consider your personal history, current symptoms, and overall well-being to ensure we create a treatment plan that truly fits you.
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, mood changes, or other mental health concerns, this evaluation is the first step toward clarity and care. It may include a review of your medical history, lifestyle factors, and family background, as well as screening tools to better understand your experiences.
Your evaluation helps guide:
✔ Personalized treatment planning
✔ Diagnosis and symptom clarification
✔ Medication and/or therapy recommendations
✔ Coordination of care with other providers (if needed)
This process is collaborative, thoughtful, and rooted in compassion—because your mental wellness deserves nothing less.
Psychotherapy
Therapy is a collaborative journey toward healing, growth, and greater self-understanding. At Southern Serenity Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress or anxiety, or working through trauma, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to help you build resilience and develop the tools needed for lasting well-being.
Areas of Focus Include:
✔ Coping Strategies
✔ Stress & Anxiety Management
✔ Relationship Issues
✔ Trauma & PTSD
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Medication Management
Medication can be a vital part of managing mental health conditions, and finding the right treatment should never be a guessing game. At Southern Serenity Psychiatry, expert medication management is provided with a personalized and thoughtful approach.
Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) conducts a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, and current needs to determine the most appropriate pharmacological plan for you. Ongoing monitoring and regular follow-ups ensure your treatment remains effective and any side effects are properly addressed.
You can expect a collaborative, supportive environment where your voice matters and your wellness is the priority.
Services Include:
✔ Initial Psychiatric Evaluations
✔ Medication Prescriptions
✔ Ongoing Medication Monitoring
Conditions Treated for Age 6 and Up
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can impact various aspects of life, including academic performance, personal relationships, and self-esteem. Our multi-faceted approach integrates behavioral strategies with medication management to help you or your child thrive
Insomnia
Struggling with sleep can affect every facet of your life. We address the underlying causes of insomnia using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments to help you achieve restful, restorative sleep.
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders can be debilitating, but with the right support and strategies, you can regain control and find peace. We specialize in evidence-based treatments tailored to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Bipolar Disorder
Managing bipolar disorder requires a nuanced approach. We provide tailored care plans that focus on mood stabilization and help you navigate the highs and lows effectively.
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling down—it can significantly impact your daily activities and overall sense of purpose. Our comprehensive treatment plans often combine psychotherapy and medication to alleviate symptoms and restore hope.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) requires compassionate and specialized care. Our therapies are designed to help you process trauma, reduce symptoms, and build resilience.
Are you struggling with finding the right medications for YOU and your mental health condition? Let's take some of the guess work out. Introducing, Genesight Testing.
Personalized Treatment Starts Here
Medication isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer GeneSight® Testing—a genetic test that helps determine how your body may respond to certain psychiatric medications.
With a simple cheek swab, GeneSight analyzes your DNA to provide insight into how you metabolize medications commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
This tool allows us to take a more personalized, evidence-based approach to your treatment plan, helping to reduce the frustrating trial-and-error process and improve outcomes.
GeneSight testing may be a good option if you:
✔️ Have tried multiple medications with limited success
✔️ Experienced difficult side effects
✔️ Are starting psychiatric medication for the first time
Let's talk to see if GeneSight testing is right for you. Together, we can create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your unique genetic makeup.
If you are a new patient interested in GeneSight® Testing simply call, email or message me to schedule an initial visit. During that initial visit the testing can also be done. A follow up appointment will be scheduled to review the results in approximately one and a half to two weeks.
You can learn more about Genesight Testing here: https://genesight.com
Gain insight on how genetics may impact medications.
We currently are in network with the following insurances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
I am currently in a network with BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), Oscar (Optum). and Oxford (Optum).
I am actively working to add more insurance panels, so please reach out to see if your insurance plan is in the works, as this changes periodically. I also offer superbills for reimbursement if you want to be seen and have out-of-network benefits.
What are out-of-network (OON) benefits, and what is a superbill?
I am not in-network with every insurance plan and do not bill insurances that I am not in network with for any services provided. However, your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your visit if you are seen without using your insurance.
Contact your insurer to learn if you have out-of-network benefits. I can provide you with an itemized bill (called a superbill) with the codes used for the visit to submit for reimbursement. *
*Please note that use of an insurance policy requires treatment to be covered, you will be given a mental health diagnosis that meets criteria for medical necessity when submitting to insurance. *
Do you offer virtual visits or face-to-face visits?
I currently offer both telehealth and in-person visits. I can see patients virtually throughout the states of Louisiana, and I also have an office in Houma where I see patients in person. Young children are welcome in the clinic with parents, and the office is a safe space for nursing.
Do you ever see people after hours?
I understand the difficulty to take off work during the day and sometimes the times I am available will not work for you. Don’t hesitate to reach out and I will do my best to accommodate your needs with session availability.