Gretchen Landry, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

About Gretchen

Gretchen Landry is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana. She brings 15 years of experience and a background in medical social work. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting challenges, and the effects of serious illness on families.

Her work focuses on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Her approach feels warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

She helps clients name their concerns and identify doable next steps.

Background and approach

The pace and focus are adjusted to each person’s needs. Gretchen uses a mix of evidence-based methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

These tools help with changing unhelpful thoughts, clarifying values, building coping skills, and increasing emotional awareness. She also brings hands-on experience from medical social work. That background informs how she talks about illness, caregiving stress, and end-of-life topics.

It helps her address the emotional and practical side of health-related life changes. People who reach out usually want straightforward support for life stressors. Gretchen aims to make therapy understandable and usable.

She works with each person to set realistic goals and track small wins over time.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on what matters rather than getting stuck on thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies through concrete exercises and practice. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It supports people dealing with stress, grief, and caregiving strain.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest one or a combination of methods. Together you will try approaches and adjust them based on what feels most helpful.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins and ongoing contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue care during health or mobility challenges.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and end-of-life issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and focus on clear, achievable steps rather than abstract theory.

What is her clinical and professional background?

She has 15 years of experience and a background in medical social work, which informs how she addresses health-related and family issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LA LCSW 4866 - and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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