about me
Bethany LeBlanc, LCSW, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Hi y’all! I’m Bethany- a therapist, full spectrum doula, and perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) in Louisiana.
Long before I trained as a doula, I was doing doula work without realizing it! Over a decade ago, I volunteered as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault receiving forensic exams, showing up at hospitals in the middle of the night to offer emotional support and advocacy. Since then, I've worked as a trauma therapist, domestic violence advocate, crisis specialist, in-home nanny, and other caregiving roles. Those years of “doula-ing” made it feel natural to shift into full spectrum doula work, supporting people through all kinds of reproductive transitions.
I founded Full Spectrum Nola in 2025 to expand access to trauma-informed, inclusive, and unbiased reproductive mental health care. As a South Louisiana native, I'm deeply committed to improving birth outcomes in our state and ensuring families have access to the support they need. In addition to this work, I’m also a volunteer doula with Mary's Hands Network and serve as Co-Advocacy Lead for PSI Louisiana.
Some fun facts…
I was born and raised in rural South Louisiana. It’s the only state I’ve ever called home, and my roots run deep.
Outside of work, you'll usually find me at the library with a stack of books in one arm and an iced latte in the other. Ask me what I'm reading!
One of my lifelong goals is to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Until then, I'm always looking for local hiking recommendations (bonus points for elevation).
WHY full spectrum?
The term full spectrum doula originated in the mid-2000’s when grassroots organizations like The Doula Project began offering support for all pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage and abortion. Today, full spectrum care refers to the full range of reproductive experiences: fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, miscarriage, abortion, adoption, surrogacy, parenting, and everything in between.
This approach is the foundation of how I show up as both a therapist and a doula.
the foundation
Reproductive justice:
“The human right to maintain bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities.”
My CORE VALUES
(Informed) choice.
Knowledge is power. I believe people deserve unbiased information to make informed, autonomous decisions about their bodies and their families.
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advocacy.
I advocate for my clients and for the systems that shape reproductive health, working toward care that is equitable, inclusive, and dignified.
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community.
We were never meant to do this alone. Real healing happens through connection, support, and shared humanity.
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collective liberation.
No one is truly free until we are all free- because all forms of oppression are intertwined. Together, we can work towards dismantling systemic injustice.
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My Background
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Breastfeeding Specialist Training, Lactation Education Resources, in progress
Certified Full Spectrum Doula (C-FSD), Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, 2026
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International, 2025
Certified Childbirth Educator (C-CBE), Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, 2025
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I received my masters in Social Work from Tulane University in 2018 and maintain up-to-date licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (#15183).
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Full Spectrum Lactation Education, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, 2026
Women’s Hormones and Mental Health, PESI, 2026
When Birth Becomes a Trauma, Nurturing Mamas Network, 2026
Queer and Trans Reproductive Support, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, 2026
Perinatal Substance Use Disorders, Postpartum Support International, 2025
ICEA Postpartum Doula Training, Mary’s Hands Network, 2025
ICEA Birth Doula Training, Mary’s Hands Network, 2024
Ready to get started?