INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dr. Lawing’s practice is currently full and she is not accepting new therapy patients at this time. For inquiries regarding forensic evaluations, please call Dr. Lawing at (504) 289-5995 or email at Kathryn@LawingPsychology.com

PSYPACT UPDATE

Dr. Lawing is a licensed psychologist in Louisiana (#1267) and Colorado (#5149) and can also practice psychology in other jurisdictions as part of PSYPACT. Dr. Lawing has an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC # 6350) which allows her to practice telepsychology in any state registered in the PSYPACT compact. Currently, these states are:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Background

Psychotherapy can be invaluable in helping individuals live healthier and happier lives. While there are a variety of reasons why mental health services are sought, the underlying goal of psychotherapy is to effect positive change in a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Dr. Lawing’s holistic approach is rooted in decades of sound research on developmental psychopathology (the way we develop and change over the course of our lives). Her informed treatment method allows for deeper healing within a heartfelt and fully engaged therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Lawing has provided psychotherapy for a broad range of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has conducted psychotherapy and assessment in correctional facilities, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice settings. 

With over a decade of clinical experience at the post-doctoral level, Dr. Lawing has treated a wide variety of psychological problems including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, issues with gender or sexuality, obsessive compulsive disorder, childhood behavioral issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma.

Inclusivity and affirmation of all forms of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, body shape and size, and the broad range of gender identities and expressions with which patients identify is critically important to Dr. Lawing.

Currently, Dr. Lawing only works with older adolescent and adult patients.

Areas of Specialty

ANXIETY DISORDERS

While Dr. Lawing is able to treat a number of mental health conditions, she specializes in the treatment of various types of anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr. Lawing only uses evidence based techniques that are known to significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety by addressing cognitive distortions, internal and external risk factors, avoidant behavioral patterns, and lingering emotions. Her primary therapy modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS AND SEXUAL DISORDERS

Dr. Lawing’s other specialty area is in the treatment of sexual dysfunction and sexual disorders. See Dr. Lawing’s Sex Therapy page for more information regarding her expertise in this area.

GENDER AFFIRMING CARE

Many of those in the LGBTQ+ community face mental health issues, emotional, and/or external stressors. With over a decade of clinical experience working with the LGBTQ+ population, Dr. Lawing provides gender-affirming care for all individuals. She is a recognized provider by the Louisiana Trans Advocates and often coordinates gender-affirming care (e.g., gender transitioning, gender affirming surgeries, hormone replacement therapy) with various medical professionals. For over a decade, Dr. Lawing has lectured university level sexuality courses covering, among other issues, LGBTQ and trans matters.

Insurance

Dr. Lawing is no longer working with insurance companies. She can prepare monthly statements for patients to submit to their insurance provider for reimbursement.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021:
No Surprises Act (effective Jan 1, 2022)

Good Faith Estimate Notice

The following Good Faith Estimate Notice is to comply with the No Surprises Act. The Act requires providers inform their uninsured and private pay patients that they have a right to a “Good Faith Estimate” to help them estimate the expected charges they may be billed.  

 Notice to patients and prospective patients:

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.  

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Dr. Lawing will provide you an electronic copy of your Good Faith Estimate. 

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.