- Warm and interactive
- Medical social work experience
- Practical skill building
About Gretchen
Gretchen Landry is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She has worked in medical social work and with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life changes related to illness. Gretchen aims to help people make sense of where they are and move toward where they want to be.
Her background includes helping people cope with the emotional effects of medical conditions and supporting families through serious illness. She brings practical knowledge about disease processes and how they affect daily life, relationships, and mood. That experience informs how she frames goals and plans in sessions.
Gretchen’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She uses clear conversation and collaborative problem solving so people leave with usable steps. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on building skills for everyday life.
Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. Those methods are used to address stress, trauma, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and parenting challenges, among other concerns including adoption and foster care matters.
People who prefer a practical, compassionate therapist often find her approach easy to follow. She emphasizes courage and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Gretchen welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into each person’s routine and goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through clear practice and homework. It often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and uses empathy and listening to help people find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. Sessions can shift as work progresses to match what is most helpful.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can avoid travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or reduce the need to be on camera when that is helpful. Licensed professionals use these approaches to support real-world change and to make therapy practical for everyday schedules.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Gretchen supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and parenting issues. She also works with concerns tied to medical illness, caregiving, and adoption and foster care.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, with straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
Gretchen has 15 years of experience, including extensive work in medical social work supporting people and families facing illness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana. Her practice is located in Louisiana.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.