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Gretchen Landry

Gretchen Landry

LCSW

Louisiana

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Louisiana / 4866
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana

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    • Warm and interactive
    • Goal oriented
    • Medical social work experience

    About Gretchen

    Gretchen Landry is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She brings a background in medical social work and practical knowledge about how illness and life stress affect emotions and daily routines. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she focuses on helping people make meaningful changes in their lives.

    She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and grief. Gretchen also supports those coping with chronic illness, cancer, and the effects these bring to family life. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals.

    In sessions she uses techniques drawn from Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. Mindfulness and client-centered ideas shape how she meets people where they are.

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations aim to identify small steps that fit into everyday life. She encourages people to name priorities and practice new skills between sessions.

    Gretchen works in Louisiana and holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English. She helps people who want a supportive, action-oriented counselor to guide them through stress, life transitions, and health-related challenges.

  2. How her approaches shape online therapy

    Gretchen uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen their own commitment. This approach focuses on listening, asking reflective questions, and building motivation from the client’s perspective. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. ACT is useful for managing persistent worry, chronic stress, and life changes.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gretchen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts the focus as needed so sessions feel relevant and practical.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing and ACT to remote sessions to keep the focus on small, achievable steps and skills practice between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Louisiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Gretchen commonly help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting struggles, addictions, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on collaborative goal setting and practical steps to help people move forward.

    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 an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Louisiana.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

    How much do sessions cost?

    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 therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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