- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Medical social work
About Gretchen
Gretchen Landry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 15 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and the effects of medical illness on everyday life. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Gretchen draws on a long background in medical social work. That experience gives her familiarity with how physical illness and caregiving change routines, roles, and emotions. She helps people understand practical impacts and plan steps that fit real life. Her approach is interactive and direct, focusing on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
Sessions usually involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that come from family of origin and earlier relationships, and practicing skills to handle emotions and stress. She uses gentle challenge and real-world exercises to test different ways of coping. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative goal-setting.
Gretchen uses several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and mindfulness practices to notice feelings without being overwhelmed. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when people need help finding reasons to try new behaviors.
She works in English and draws on years helping people whose lives are affected by illness, caregiving, and family disruption. Before booking, confirm current session options and how they fit your schedule.
Approach and practical notes for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace to build understanding and clearer goals.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust as you go. You and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize based on what helps in the early sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches use short exercises between sessions to practice new skills in everyday life, which can fit into work or caregiving schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, bipolar issues, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and direct. She talks through what is happening now, sets goals, and uses practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience, including extensive work in medical social work supporting people affected by illness and caregiving roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the best way to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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