Postpartum Support International

Louisiana
PSI-LA

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Our Mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Louisiana.

Our Vision is that all pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families, including those from underserved communities, will have access to perinatal support, mental health/healthcare providers, education, and resources to improve overall well-being through advocacy, training, and increased awareness of perinatal mental health.

Bethany LeBlanc-Vincent Image

Born and raised in South Louisiana, Bethany is passionate about improving perinatal outcomes in her home state- especially for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC birthing folks. With a background in sexual and domestic violence work, crisis support, education, and childcare, she’s known as a dedicated advocate for women, children, and families. Bethany is trained as a full spectrum doula and brings this lens to all areas of her work, supporting people through birth, postpartum, loss, fertility journeys, and other reproductive transitions. She also serves as a volunteer doula with Mary’s Hands Network, a statewide organization offering free and accessible doula support to promote birth equity. 

Bethany currently lives and practices as a clinical social worker and doula in New Orleans. She is honored to join the PSI-Louisiana Board and continue advocating for reproductive and perinatal mental health. Outside of work, Bethany enjoys hiking, reading library books, and drinking fancy lattes. 


Jamie Mayberry Johnson, LCSW-BACS, PMH-C Image

Jamie Mayberry Johnson, LCSW-BACS, PMH-C, is a South Louisiana native, psychotherapist, and advocate dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging seasons. She began her career in the NICU, providing emotional support and guidance to families navigating complex medical journeys, grief, and postpartum challenges.

Jamie is certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and is a Board-Approved Clinical Social Worker providing supervision to fellow professionals. As the founder of her private practice, she remains passionate about empowering women, strengthening families, and serving her community with compassion, empathy, and clinical expertise.


Latasha Holly Image

Latasha Holly is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor providing therapy to clients in the state of Louisiana via telehealth. Born and raised in the Great Lakes State (Michigan), she obtained a Master of Arts degree from Spring Arbor University and has several years of experience as a counselor and community advocate. She has specialized training in perinatal mental health and is passionate about seeing mothers and families supported holistically. She is an active volunteer with PSI as a Support Coordinator, providing support to mothers and families through guidance and resources. She is a wife, mother of three, and loves a good book.


Kathleen Stevens Image

Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and mom of two. She is currently the Clinical Director at TPN.health. Kathleen has clinical experience in outpatient therapy, hospital and school settings, case management, and social policy. She has lived in New Orleans for the past 18 years and worked in New Orleans Public Schools for ten of those years as an elementary school teacher and School Social Worker. She enjoys cooking and playground-hopping with her family.


Franki Batten Image

Franki is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, a mom, wife, and former doula with a deep belief that community and connection are fundamental needs to a life well lived and enjoyed. Shaped by her own experiences with postpartum anxiety, Franki believes in the importance of moments of shared humanity, a steady presence, a listening ear, and an openness to listening for the world between the words. She’s passionate about helping others find meaning, belonging, agency, and hope in the possibility that all our stories can be deeply good. 


Arkeria Robertson  Image

Arkeria Robertson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, and owner of Always Amazing Counseling & Consulting. She has worked in the mental health field since 2015 and provides counseling services to individuals navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, perinatal concerns, and relationship challenges. In addition to her clinical work, Arkeria provides supervision to counselors and counseling interns, supporting the development of ethical, competent, and confident mental health professionals. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Holy Cross, where her research focuses on the lived experiences of Black women counselors balancing motherhood and professional identity. Arkeria is passionate about mentorship, counselor development, mental health advocacy, and creating supportive spaces that foster growth, resilience, and meaningful change.


Caitlin Tucker Image

Caitlin is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and the Director of Operations at Baton Rouge Perinatal Counseling. Originally from Baton Rouge, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University and spent nine years teaching high school. During that time, she developed a deep interest in mental health, which ultimately led her to pursue a career in counseling. Caitlin graduated in May 2026 from Louisiana State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently practicing under the supervision of a board-approved Licensed Professional Counselor, receiving ongoing guidance and support in her clinical work. 

Caitlin has received additional training through Postpartum Support International and the Postpartum Stress Center and provides compassionate care to those walking through any part of their reproductive journey including but not limited to family planning, pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, loss and grief, birth trauma, and infertility


Vita Donnelly, LCSW  Image

Vita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner/therapist for her all telehealth private practice, Donnelly Counseling Services, LLC. She is also a mom of two daughters who believes deeply in advocating for moms-to-be and new moms receiving the best possible mental health care, particularly in regards to feeling supported and understood in the postpartum phase.

Vita graduated with her MSW in 2005 and has been an LCSW since 2011. She has a wide range of experience, from working with victims of sexual assault, individuals with substance use disorders, individuals with severe mental illness, but her passion is in working with women trying to juggle all of life’s ups and downs. 

Want to make a difference in Louisiana?

Become a member or donate today!

PSI relies on members and contributions from the community to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing.

All memberships are tax-deductible.

Become a PSI-LA Volunteer

There are many ways to help and volunteer with PSI, and we would love to have you join us. All are welcome at PSI! Survivors, mental health professionals, doulas, clinicians, and anyone else interested and passionate about raising awareness about perinatal mental health can volunteer through the chapter in order to give back to their local communities.

PSI Chapters are made up of a variety of local advocates and stakeholders who further the mission of PSI on a grassroots level. Chapters work on a wide range of initiatives that they develop based on their communities needs. While some chapters may focus on passing legislation, others may create a robust network of peer support groups, and all chapters provide scholarships for PSI trainings and events.

Contact the Chapter to find out about volunteer opportunities near you. Explore other volunteer opportunities on the PSI website.

Scholarships

PSI-LA offers scholarships for PSI perinatal mental health trainings and conferences.

Please contact the Chapter for more information.

PSI-LA News & Events

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