- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Gretchen
Gretchen Landry is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage life’s hard moments. She practices in Louisiana and uses a warm, interactive style to guide conversations. Gretchen focuses on practical steps that parents and adults can use right away.
She communicates plainly so people feel heard and understood from the first session. Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
Parenting is a listed focus, and she helps people sort through parenting stress and family conflict. She also supports people facing medical issues such as cancer and the emotional ripple effects of illness. Gretchen blends approaches to match each person’s needs.
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that cause distress. She uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people stay present and act with intention. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth.
She asks clear questions, listens closely, and offers tools people can use at home. The aim is to help clients notice small changes that add up over time. Her background includes extensive medical social work, which supports work with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
That experience brings practical knowledge about how health conditions affect emotions and family life. Gretchen aims to make therapy useful and manageable for busy people.
What Gretchen works with
Everything Gretchen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gretchen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gretchen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven care available online
Gretchen often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress by teaching clear strategies and experiments to try between sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and taking small actions toward the life someone wants. ACT can help when worry or strong emotions get in the way of everyday goals. Client-centered therapy is another part of her work, emphasizing listening and following the person’s pace so sessions feel respectful and collaborative.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Gretchen discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods as needed. She works with each person to choose tools that fit their situation and comfort level rather than insisting on a single model.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a regular session that mirrors in-person meetings. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins, quick coping plans, or when schedules require more flexible timing.
Questions people ask about Gretchen
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and interactive, with a focus on clear questions, listening, and offering practical tools people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Gretchen has 15 years of clinical experience, including extensive work in medical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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