Find a Therapist near Metairie, LA

Find a Therapist in Metairie with GoodTherapy

It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.

Since 2007, GoodTherapy has helped people like you connect with ethical, compassionate counselors and therapists. The therapists listed above, who practice therapy in Metairie, are trained to protect client confidentiality and privacy. In keeping with our high membership standards, these mental health professionals are also committed to eliminating the stigma that keeps many people from seeking help.

Beliefs about how much therapy costs may deter some people from finding a therapist. It’s a good idea to contact therapists you’re interested in and ask about insurance, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and other options to stay within your budget.

Rest assured there are qualified therapists in Metairie who can treat a variety of concerns, including family conflict, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. With our directory, the right therapist is easy to find.

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About Metairie

Metairie is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It is the most populated community in Jefferson Parish and one of the largest unincorporated communities in the nation. Metairie is located on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The community encompasses a land area of 23 square miles.

Metairie has a population of 145,000 people. Roughly 35% of adults over age 25 have a bachelor’s degree. The community has over 7,700 veterans. 

The population of Metairie is 70% white, 15% Hispanic, 9% black and 4% Asian. An estimated 14% of residents were born in a foreign country. Eighteen percent of residents speak a native language other than English. There are 15,500 Spanish speakers, 1,500 Arabic speakers, 1,500 Chinese speakers, and 1,100 French speakers in Metairie.

People in Metairie earn an average wage of $34,100 per year. The median household income is $54,200. The homeownership rate is 61%. Around 13% of Metairie residents live below the poverty line. 

Mental Health in Metairie

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) provides mental health services to parish residents. The East Jefferson Health Center is located in Metairie. JPHSA offers individual and family therapies, substance abuse treatment, and crisis intervention. Residents with developmental disabilities may also receive care. 

Access to mental health services is limited for some people in Metairie. Over 17% of city residents do not have health insurance.

References:

1. Chouest, St. M. (n.d.). About Metairie. Retrieved from http://welcometo.metairie.com/about-metairie
2. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.jphsa.org
3. Metairie, LA. (n.d.). Data USA. Retrieved from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/metairie-la
4. QuickFacts: Metairie CDP, Louisiana. (n.d.). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/metairiecdplouisiana/PST045217