Tanisha Peterson

Tanisha Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana who offers compassionate, practical support for a wide range of concerns. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University and A&M College and a master’s degree in social work from Southern University of New Orleans.

With ten years of clinical experience, she works with people from diverse backgrounds on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, and adjusting to life changes. She also supports older adults facing transitions and provides care for individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities, addressing social skills, understanding a diagnosis, depression, and anxiety. In addition, she assists family members who are coping with a loved one’s diagnosis.

Her practice emphasizes person-centered thinking and draws from multiple therapeutic modalities to help reduce symptoms and reach personal goals. She is focused on helping people connect with their most authentic selves and make meaningful progress toward the outcomes they want.

Tanisha offers sessions by phone, video, live chat, and in-app messaging, and maintains nontraditional hours to accommodate varied schedules - typically late evenings and Saturday daytime. She does not offer weekday daytime appointments. Reaching out for support is often difficult, and Tanisha welcomes messages from those ready to take the next step.