Tanisha Peterson , LCSW

Tanisha Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University and A&M College and a Master of Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans. As an LCSW, she is trained to assess, support, and coordinate care for a wide range of emotional and practical needs.

Her work spans a broad set of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career and coaching, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, cancer and hospice support, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, and supporting family members of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tanisha has helped older adults navigating transitions and has assisted people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in building social skills and understanding their diagnoses.

Her approach emphasizes person-centered thinking combined with solution-focused methods and other therapeutic modalities to reduce mental health concerns and promote practical progress. She aims to help clients clarify goals and reconnect with their most authentic selves, acknowledging that reaching out for help is often one of the hardest steps. She is not currently accepting new clients.