Online Somatic Therapy & Neuroaffirming Care in New Orleans
Mind-Body Support for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Community
Navigating the Rhythm of the Crescent City
New Orleans is a city that knows how to hold space for both celebration and grief. From the vibrant cultural history of the 7th Ward to the quiet resilience of the Bayou, the spirit of this land is undeniable. However, living in a place defined by its "Big Easy" reputation can be exhausting when your internal reality feels anything but easy. Between the ongoing weight of climate anxiety, the shifting landscape of gentrification, and the sensory-heavy environment of a city that never stops, your nervous system can easily find itself in a state of perpetual high alert.
I’m Kristina Sarkisova, a bilingual psychotherapist and licensed master social worker, supervised by Tammy Linseisen, LCSW-S, and I provide 100% virtual therapy for residents of New Orleans and across the state of Louisiana.
Because language is a vital part of identity and healing, ofrezco terapia en español e inglés. By providing online therapy in New Orleans, I aim to reach those who are tired of the "resilience" narrative and are ready to prioritize their own body’s story. Whether you are navigating the burnout of the service industry, the trauma of displacement, or the late-discovery of your neurotype, I am here to help you find a sense of groundedness amidst the tides of life in Louisiana.
Specialized Support for Mind & Body
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I help you process the 'stored weight' of generational and environmental trauma, using somatic tools to find safety in your body even when the world outside feels unpredictable.
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I provide a celebratory, non-pathologizing space for neurodivergent folx to unmask, honor their unique sensory needs, and build a life that actually works for their brain rather than trying to 'fix' it.
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Navigating the emotional weight of persistent pain and medical trauma requires support. I offer a compassionate, somatic-based container to help you process the grief and daily realities of living with chronic illness, as well as offering Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for neuroplastic symptom relief.
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Designed for the creatives, activists, and service industry workers of New Orleans, I use neurobiology-informed approaches to help you move out of the 'always-on' survival mode and back into a regulated state.
New Orleans Local Resource Hub
True wellness involves a community of care. I am proud to be part of the Austin ecosystem and recommend these local resources for additional support, crisis intervention, or low-cost care:
Crescent Care: A leader in LGBTQ-affirming healthcare and community support in the 504.
Metropolitan Human Services District: The public safety net for mental health and crisis services in Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes.
New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic: Providing cost-effective medical and mental health care for local performers and culture bearers.
NAMI New Orleans: Education, advocacy, and support groups for the Greater New Orleans area.
Imagine Water Works: A local resource for disaster readiness and community-led mutual aid.
Why Choose a Virtual Therapist in Louisiana?
Choosing online therapy in Louisiana allows you to access specialized care that honors your identity without the geographical limitations of a physical office.
Access Across the Bayou and Beyond: My virtual office ensures that whether you are in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or a rural parish, you have access to bilingual, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming care that might not be available in your immediate zip code. I’m also licensed to practice in Texas and Florida.
Reduced Logistical Friction: Navigating New Orleans—from streetcar delays to the constant unpredictability of flooding and infrastructure—can be a sensory drain. Virtual sessions allow you to remain in your own safe, controlled sensory environment.
Specialized Affirming Care: Finding a therapist who truly understands somatic trauma recovery and ND-affirming practices is a challenge. Virtual care allows us to connect based on the quality of the therapeutic fit, rather than just proximity.
Get in touch
You’re welcome to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me directly, or you can use the contact form if starting in writing feels easier.