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Your health, your happiness

With over 50 years of combined clinical experience, our team of doctors offer individual, couples and family psychotherapy as well as psychological testing and medication management services.

 2738 General Pershing Street
 Contact us
 (504) 207-1525

Our services

We are specialists in treating a wide variety of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.



Anxiety
Depression
Trauma/PTSD
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Thought Disorders
Attentional Issues/ADHD
Somatic Symptoms
Stress Related Disorders
Personality Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
Social Phobias
Specific Phobias
Suicidal Thoughts and/or Gestures
Motivational Issues
Sleep Disorders
Autism (Testing)

Individual therapy

Through the use of self-reflection and self-examination, we help you identify patterns that lead to difficulties, so you can reduce your symptoms and have a happier, healthier life.

Couples & family therapy

We work with people in intimate relationships—from romantic partners and married couples to full families—to nurture healthy communication, change, and development.

Medication management

We prescribe psychotropic medications to treat a variety of mental health problems that impair healthy functioning. Medications may help you during a particularly difficult time, or may be needed on a long-term basis for persistent symptoms.

Psychological testing

We examine ADHD and other learning issues through individualized assessment, and partner with schools, parents, psychiatrists, and physicians to apply our findings and recommendations.

Our doctors

Our team of experienced clinicians treat every patient with dignity, compassion and respect.

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Elizabeth Berk, Ph.D.

Dr. Berk earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at the New School for Social Research in New York City, and trained at Beth Israel and St. Luke’s Hospitals. She specializes in working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, socio-economic groups, gender identities and sexual orientations. In addition to individual psychotherapy, she conducts psychological assessments for learning disorders, ADHD and psychodiagnostic clarification.

 eberk@gardendistrictmentalhealth.com
 (201) 892-4433

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Karen DuPlantier, Ph.D., LPC-S

Dr. DuPlantier holds a doctorate degree in Counseling and has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She believes that therapy inspires change by supporting self-awareness, insight, and growth which impacts and improves one’s life.She treats mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, ADHD, and supporting clients with social, emotional, education, and behavioral difficulties. Dr. DuPlantier has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Holy Cross where she trained and supervised other clinicians.

 drkarenduplantier@gmail.com
 (504) 401-2387

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Michael Major, Psy.D., M.P.

Dr. Major is a medical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the New Orleans area. He was a professor at Loyola University from 2000 to 2006. He holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and psychopharmacology. He specializes in medication for mood, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders.

 mikejmajor@gmail.com
 (504) 207-1525

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Kelly Bolger, Ph.D.

Dr. Bolger completed her doctoral work in clinical psychology at The New School for Social Research, and her clinical training at NYU/Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She specializes in treating mood disorders like anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, and personality difficulties.

 KBolger@GardenDistrictmentalHealth.com
 (504) 4527478
 facebook.com/drKellyBolger
 linkedin.com/in/kelly-bolger-2a587785

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Rebecca Smith, Ph.D.

Dr. Smith holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University. Her assessment services include psychological, psychoeducational, ADHD, and Autism diagnostic testing. In her therapy work, she specializes in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, domestic violence/sexual assault, and relationship concerns.

 rebecca.smith.phd@gmail.com
 (504) 434-2850

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Madison Silverstein, Ph.D.

Dr. Silverstein holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Auburn University. She completed her clinical internship training at Emory University/Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and is an assistant professor at Loyola University. She specializes in treating and assessing trauma-related, mood, and psychotic disorders among adults with diverse backgrounds. She also provides educational and ADHD assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.

 madwynsilver@gmail.com
 (972) 333-5831

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Michael Major, Psy.D., M.P.

Dr. Major is a medical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the New Orleans area. He was a professor at Loyola University from 2000 to 2006. He holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and psychopharmacology, and specializes in in mood, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders.

 mikejmajor@gmail.com
 (504) 207-1525

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KarenDuPlantier, Ph.D., LPC-S

Dr. DuPlantier holds a doctorate degree in Counseling and has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She believes that therapy inspires change by supporting self-awareness, insight, and growth which impacts and improves one’s life.She treats mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, ADHD, and supporting clients with social, emotional, education, and behavioral difficulties. Dr. DuPlantier has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Holy Cross where she trained and supervised other clinicians.

 drkarenduplantier@gmail.com
 (504) 401-2387

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Madison Silverstein, Ph.D.

Dr. Silverstein holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Auburn University. She completed her clinical internship training at Emory University/Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and is an assistant professor at Loyola University. She specializes in treating and assessing trauma-related, mood, and psychotic disorders among adults with diverse backgrounds. She also provides educational and ADHD assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.

 madwynsilver@gmail.com
 (972) 333-5831

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Christine M. Wolfe, Psy.D.

Dr. Wolfe is a postdoctoral fellow at Garden District Mental Health. Dr. Wolfe earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California and trained in the Division of Trauma Recovery Services, UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Wolfe’s previous research interests lie in intergenerational trauma and attachment. She welcomes working with clients facing a range of life stressors and concerns. Dr. Wolfe offers individual therapy to teens, young adults and adults. She is currently accepting new clients.

 drchristinemwolfe@gmail.com
 (504) 323-5578

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Shaely Cheramie, Psy.D.

Dr. Cheramie holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana and completed her clinical internship at Life Skills Psychological Services in Michigan. She specializes in treating trauma-related, mood, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. She additionally has an interest in working with individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Dr. Cheramie also provides Autism, psychological, educational, and ADHD assessment services for individuals of all ages. She is currently accepting new clients.

 dr.shaelycheramie@gmail.com
 (985) 860-4817

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Sam Allouche Shaw, Ph.D.

Dr. Shaw received her training in school psychology at LSU in Baton Rouge and completed a clinical internship at LSU Health Sciences in New Orleans as an infant/child clinician. Sam provides treatment and assessment services to children and adults that are culturally affirming and trauma-informed, for a range of diffculties including behavioral, mood, and relational. She is currently accepting new clients.

 samshawpsychology@gmail.com
 (504) 264-3084

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Jeanette Williams, MA

Jeanette received her master's degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is currently an advanced doctoral student at Capella University. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She welcomes working with a diverse population of adolescents and adults, including but not limited to those with mood disorders, trauma/stress-related disorders, specific learning disorders, and ADHD. She is currently accepting new patients.

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Gina Carter, MA, PLPC

Gina received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Holy Cross. She comes from a diverse array of training and life experience, and works from a collaborative approach. She is passionate about helping promote healing, resilience, and growth. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. She is currently accepting new clients.

 ginacartercounseling@gmail.com
 (520) 343-1383

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Paul Doyen, MA

Paul earned his master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice from Columbia University and completed his internship at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center in New York. He believes in the importance of insight and helps clients achieve lasting change by exploring their unconscious conflicts and interpersonal patterns. As a clinician, Paul specializes in issues related to anxiety, attachment and personality. His research interests include psychoanalytic theory and assessment.

 pgd0308@gmail.com