Dr. Townsend is authentic, intuitive and intellectually diligent in his approach. He takes notes,…read morewhile I am talking to him, which no other psychiatrist has done, in my experience. He is an active listener and his responses to what I say indicate his acumen in issue spotting, and therefore, are extremely helpful. He has taught me the value of paying attention to how I feel instead of stressing over a situation. This has helped me to realize that circumstances do not matter as much as the degree of importance I attach to them. He also has a great sense of humor and is very approachable in demeanor. The staff in his office has always been professional and accommodated me with the the next available appointment. When his staff leaves a message from him to call me or I have contacted him after hours, he always returns my telephone call immediately. He is extremely intelligent, a quick thinker, and is genuinely concerned about his patients. He has always been extremely professional. This is rare for psychiatrists.

Dr. Townsend is great! He has a wonderful sense of humor and is really great at managing medication…read moreand finding what is really going to work best for you. Only drawback is that there is a patient backlog at times so make sure you carve out the time in event he is running late or someone is talking his ear off!

She insisted that she had put 3 refills on my prescription on which she circled none. One of her…read moresocial workers delivered it to me and told her that she didn't give me refills and she still insisted she gave me refills. I was due my refills and I couldn't cold turkey the meds she had me on. I could've died from cold turkeying them. She just flat out didn't care. She will never admit when she's wrong even when it's written in black and whit in front of her. Never again. Idc if she gets her license back and she gave me free visits. If I'm wrong, I admit it. I don't lie about it

Behavioral Health, mental, emotional support.she examine her patients to see what type of mental…read moreillness.that a patient is diagnosed with.she is the kind of doctor that prescribed a patient what is going to help them.she is patience.and see her clients on schedule.she never was late to take care of her patient she always put her patients first.

Let's get the stigma out of the way: people suffer from mental illness; it doesn't make you any…read moreless of a person. It's okay to not be okay. That being said, I'll admit it: I suffer from some pretty extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attack disorder right after Katrina and have bounced from psychiatrist to psychiatrist, because as someone with medical training, I got mad at doctors for spending less than 15 minutes with me, and prescribing me pills... And two weeks later when those meds were hurting me, switching me to something different and so on and so forth. Because of that, I hated psychiatrists. I didn't trust them. I thought they were the excuses of doctors that were just there to pill push. Fast-forward a couple of years after my psychiatric rebellion and lack of medication. I had just started grad school down here and all the pressure and stress were killing me and I ended up in Ochsner ER for a severe panic attack. I was assigned Dr. Megan Crochet, and it was life changing. She actually spent time getting to know me. She figured out pretty quickly that I was jaded by the system, and rather than tell me to take this med or that med, she actually explained how and why it worked, and that earned my trust. She even ran a cytochrome enzyme test on me to determine which meds would work on me based on how my body metabolized drugs... Which explained why I reacted poorly to so many of them in high school. Naturally, when she left Ochsner to open her own practice, I followed her. Unlike Ochsner and most doctor's offices, her office is warm and inviting. The lobby is full of comfy couches and even a "spa" with couches to lie down on while you wait (or while your kids are in an appointment). There are fun decorations, full of bright colors and designs, coffee and juices and healthy snacks to help yourself to, and even a little library (she even gives you a library card so you can check out books!). There are now several other doctors at the practice, and it's such a nice fit for everyone. Its the most relaxing doctor's visit you might ever go to! And Kate the receptionist is super sweet and very efficient and can help you figure out scheduling and insurance claims and things like that. I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Crochet. I'm like 95% convinced she was an angel sent to grace this world and help us out. She's BRILLIANT, kind, and understanding. She doesn't just spend time prescribing pills, but rather gets to know you, figures out what's going on in your life, and figures out a short-term and long-term plan for helping you, including running the genetic testing to determine which meds will work best for you, which cuts out the frustration of all of the trial and error. She's a wonderful sounding board, and helps me figure out my own problems, too, so the appointment design of 50/50 med check/"therapy" is a great design. She never talks down to me, and always recognizes me as an intellectual counterpart, which is incredible considering she's already had her doctorate for a while and I'm still a year or two off. My only negative is that she doesn't take insurance directly, but her staff can help you file a claim for out of network benefits with your insurance!

From the owner: Welcome to The Care You Deserve In Collaboration with Megan…read moreCrochet, MD Psychiatric Services for Children, Adolescents and Adults. We focus on you as if you are our own family. Our treatment is rooted in a detailed understanding of our patients, their families and psychiatric needs. We try to minimize medication use by implementing therapy, alternative treatments, school interventions, family and parenting support, necessary medical referrals and testing, and other individualized interventions. We take pride in our unique style of comprehensive care.

I have been going here weekly for several months. It is located on the second floor of Spa…read moreAtlantis, so it's possible to schedule a massage or salon visit around your Mind-Body Health appointments. There is no private parking, so it might be a pain to park in the French Quarter at certain hours. The staff is kind, polite, and professional. Scheduling is easy. My only criticism is that they only accept cash, which can be a pain for those of us who rely on using cards. I would recommend this office to friends and family.

From the owner: Our Mission is to promote, teach and restore mind/body health…read more Mind-Body Health Program Description A structured, 7-week group program that teaches stress reduction and self-care mind-body skills. Intended Participants: Clients seeking training in mind techniques to manage brain/body stress reactions for disease prevention and health maintenance. Clients with stress from or stress-influenced physical conditions. Clients in ongoing insight-oriented therapy with other mental health professionals who would benefit from learning behavioral skills that enhance non-judgmental self-observation, de-centering, and grounding in the present. Clients with chronic pain who would benefit from learning techniques to facilitate turning down central pain generators that perpetuate chronic pain conditions. Clients with addictive disorders who would benefit from learning mind techniques to regulate brain/body pulls toward compulsive substance use. Clients with other conditions such as anxiety and depression (especially with negative ruminative thinkin g) who would benefit from learning mind techniques designed to help them manage these automatic brain/body thoughts, feelings and physical sensations

While expensive, I appreciate that Dr. Pejic and the whole team worked with me and my ever-shifting…read moremental state and schedule. While I can't afford care with them any longer, I really appreciated the dedication, preparation and careful and detailed explanations of brain processes and medications. Dr. Pejic set me on the right path, helping to guide me to a dual-diagnosis center, and doing labwork to ensure that the SSRI that is currently keeping me going would metabolize well in my body. I think it's really cool they offer that, and I miss them.

Cash only! Dr. Pejic prescribed me a med I told him I had side effects from!! He argued with me…read more This place is very expensive and he comes across bossy and NOT caring. Go elsewhere.

This place really helped me at a low point in my life. Initially, I was very nervous about coming…read moreto get help for myself and how the whole process would be like, but there was nothing to worry about here. The staff is always very nice and welcoming. My appointments were with Kate who was very kind, patient, and always made me feel heard and understood. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for mental health services.

From the owner: At Acadian Care, we're a group of Psychiatrists, Child Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse…read morePractitioners, Therapists, and Counselors dedicated to your mental health and well-being. We proudly serve New Orleans, Mandeville, Covington, Hammond, Slidell and the surrounding cities, as well as Gulfport and the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. We've made it our mission to provide only the highest quality mental health care to the communities we love.  Our skilled providers specialize in treating: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  Autism Bipolar Disorder Depression  Anxiety A variety of other psychological disorders

The receptionist's behavior is appalling! She does not respond to messages for days and days. She…read moredoes not give Dr. Billings the messages. She has withheld my medication for weeks. Dr. Billings is a psychiatrist. His patients have mental disorders. The last thing they need it to be without their medications and to be disregarded. I think Dr. Billings is a great doctor but he needs to hire someone with more experience in the mental health field and with bedside manner and people skills. This person has absolutely no empathy for the patients. I am going to complain to the medical board. I will never go back but I do not want anyone else to experience this. The point of going to a psychiatrist is to feel better, not worse. I wonder how long it will take to get a copy of my medical records??

5 STARS FOR BILLINGS! :)…read more NEGATIVE STARS for his receptionist Jeanette Brown. :((( Dr. Billings is the best psychiatrist I've even met and that says a lot because I've lost count of the number over the last 30 years. he helped me more than any psychiatrist in my life. I was his patient for 10 years until I had to leave because of his receptionist. (see text below.) I have yet to find anyone who has helped me and my mental health reflects that, sadly. (previous post) The receptionist, Jeanette Brown, has ruined my relationship with Dr. Billings. She constantly contradicts Dr. Billings. Jeanette Brown decided to tell my insurance company that i have ADHD, of which i have never been diagnosed, and i was denied the medication ive been on for over five years. I called their office on a Friday afternoon. Staff left early that day. i was in the hospital for a cat bite on my hand. they would not give me my psychiatric medication. i became suicidal and called Dr Billings' Emergency line, and was told i cannot talk to Dr. Billings, only a friend or relative. That's illegal. Jeanette Brown is withholding my medical records. My current Dr. has requested them twice. I've requested them over five times. Jeanette Brown will not even return a call or email. Does Dr. Billings even know i have been requesting them for 5 months? Jeanette Brown makes decisions about your treatment. I don't think she is even giving dr. Billings my messages. I refuse to leave my psychiatric and medical needs to the responsibilities of a receptionist, Jeanett Brown, who has no medical background. I NEED to speak to Dr. Billings, not a receptionist. WHY WON'T Jeanette Brown GIVE DR. BILLINGS MY REQUEST FOR MY MEDICAL RECORDS? Why won't Jeanette Brown let me speak to Dr. Billings!? If anyone knows how i i can get in touch with him, please help. i need my 10 years of medical records. PLEASE HELP!?

Dr. Roniger was one of the most helpful physcians that my friend ever saw. He was a real help to…read morehim.

My best friend, who had been previously diagnosed with both ptsd, major depression and general…read moreanxiety finally decided to get help after moving away from her previous doctor. She is suicidal and has been for some time. Since seeing Roniger she is worse. The secretary was extremely rude and obviously irritated with life and taking it out on patients. Then Roniger ridiculed my friend and humiliated her bc she admitted she used to smoke pot - but quit over a year ago. He kept asking why she looked tired after she explained repeatedly that she does not sleep more than 2-3 hours a night. He does not listen and is a cruel, uncaring man. Now we have to find another path, bc she is emotionally out of control and her suicidal thoughts are terrifying. Gathering the courage to seek help for mental health is a tremendous feat and can make a person feel really vulnerable. I was so happy that she decided to recognize her mental issues as an illness and not a weakness or flaw and seek help again. Now, since Roniger's callous and hateful remarks, I feel hesitant to encourage her to see any psychiatrists at all. He refused to even look at the paperwork her therapist sent over. He ridiculed her for sobbing in his office. He was condescending and apathetic. I assume he does not care that she is suicidal. I read other reviews were people claimed he had patients die under his care and I can easily believe this. I have known my friend for over 20 yeas, she has serious problems, but they are treatable. She is not delusional or crazy, she was respectful and seriously thought this visit would lead to better mental health management. Roniger graduated LSU in 1968, but based on this experience it does not seem like he learned much since then - especially regarding compassion or even just general manners. For the sake of your own mental health - do NOT see this doctor or allow anyone you care about to see him.