Therapist Near Leesville & Fort Polk, LA

 Therapist Near Leesville & Fort Polk, LA

Looking for a therapist near Leesville & Fort Polk, LA?

Looking for a therapist in Leesville, Louisiana? Finding quality mental health care in Vernon Parish can be a real challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Alexandria Counseling offers secure telehealth therapy for residents throughout the Leesville and Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) area, so you can meet with a licensed therapist without leaving home.

Our practice was founded by Shirley Ryland, LCSW, who has been providing behavioral health services in Central Louisiana since 1982. We understand what it means to live in a rural or semi-rural community where mental health resources are limited, and that’s exactly why we built our practice around telehealth.

Support for the Leesville and Fort Johnson Community

The Leesville area is home to a mix of longtime Louisiana residents, active-duty service members stationed at Fort Johnson, and veterans who’ve made this part of the state their home. Each of those groups brings different life experiences and different reasons for reaching out.

Our licensed clinicians are experienced working with a wide range of needs. Three we see especially often in this community:

  • Trauma and PTSD: Military life, combat exposure, and high-stress service environments can leave lasting marks. Our team offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based trauma treatment that works faster than traditional approaches and doesn’t require clients to relive their experiences in detail.
  • Anxiety and stress counseling: From the pressures of deployment cycles to the challenges of reintegration, anxiety shows up in many forms. We help clients identify what’s driving it and build real strategies to manage it.
  • Marriage and couples counseling: Military life puts unique strain on relationships; distance, transitions, and the emotional weight of service affect the whole family. Our couples therapists work with both partners to rebuild communication and connection.

We also offer depression therapy, grief and loss support, child and adolescent therapy (ages 2+), ADHD counseling, addiction counseling, faith-based counseling, and family therapy.

Insurance and Payment Options

We accept Blue Cross of Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Medicare Part B. Private pay is also welcome, and reduced-rate sessions are available with select counselors. Call (318) 704-6157 to verify your coverage.

Ready to Connect with a Therapist?

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Our team will help match you with the right clinician based on what you’re dealing with and when you’re available.

Call us: (318) 704-6157
Book online: alexandriacounselingllc.com/schedule-appointment
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Prefer to meet face-to-face? Our office is located at 3636 Government St, Alexandria, LA 71302, approximately 60 miles from Leesville via US-171. In-person sessions are available Monday through Friday for clients who prefer to come in.