Welcome to a Collaborative Path to Healing and Growth
I believe that you are the ultimate expert in your own life.
My role as your therapist is to listen deeply, act as a trusted facilitator in
your healing process, and empower you to discover the specific solutions that
bring clarity and relief. No two individuals or families are identical, which
is why I blend insight-oriented therapy with practical, evidence-based tools
tailored to your unique story and goals. Whether you are seeking support for a young child,
navigating stressful adolescent years, or looking for personal growth and
emotional relief as an adult, we will work together to help you achieve your
optimal level of functioning.
A Comprehensive Approach: Therapy & Medication Management Under One Roof
One of the most unique aspects of my practice is my ability
to provide truly integrated care. As a Louisiana licensed Advanced Practice
Medical Psychologist, I possess specialized, post-graduate training in clinical
psychopharmacology. This means that if your treatment plan requires both
emotional support and medical intervention, I can manage your psychiatric
medications in close consultation with your primary care physician while
simultaneously providing your talk therapy. You no longer have to navigate the
exhausting gap between a separate therapist and a psychiatrist—your care is
streamlined, holistic, and completely unified!
Specialized Expertise You Can Trust
While my primary focus is creating a warm, safe, and
welcoming environment for you, my clinical approach is backed by decades of
rigorous academic training, research, and public leadership:
- Early Childhood Specialist: I completed the prestigious Irving Harris Infant Mental Health Fellowship and am a certified Infant Mental Health Specialist, focusing heavily on supportive child-parent psychotherapy.
- Complex Trauma & Stress Care: I possess extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and emotional trauma (PTSD) across all age groups.
- Academic Leadership: I serve as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the LSUHSC School of Medicine, helping train the next generation of psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical students.
- Multi-State Telehealth Access: While my physical practice is deeply rooted in the New Orleans community, I am a licensed psychologist in Louisiana, Georgia, Minnesota, and Utah, and a registered telehealth provider for Florida residents. I am currently accepting new clients.
Take the Next Step Toward Well-Being
You do not have to navigate life's challenges or emotional hurdles alone. Whether you are looking to schedule an initial consultation, arrange specialized academic testing, or explore integrated therapy and medication management services, getting started is straightforward. I offer convenient, secure virtual telehealth sessions across multiple states, as well as private, in-person appointments at my New Orleans office. Let’s work together to create a customized roadmap for your personal and professional growth.
To Begin Your Care:
- Get in Touch – Reach out by phone at 504.491.0489 or email drrickcosta@gmail.com to request your initial appointment.