Bethany LeBlanc, LCSW, PMH-C

Hi there! I’m Bethany, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, perinatal mental health specialist, full spectrum doula, and all-around birth nerd. I offer inclusive perinatal therapy and doula support to help people navigate every stage of their reproductive lives. I hold therapy sessions in-person in New Orleans and virtually across Louisiana, and I serve doula clients within an hour of the city.

My first experience as a doula was nearly a decade ago- before I even called myself one! I volunteered as a medical advocate for patients receiving forensic exams and medical care after a sexual assault, offering emotional support, information, advocacy, and a hand to hold during some of their most deeply traumatic moments. After that, I worked full-time as a counselor for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, providing trauma therapy, legal advocacy, and education. Those years of “doula-ing” made it feel natural to embark on the path to becoming a full spectrum doula, supporting people through a wide range of reproductive transitions with compassion and respect.

I created Full Spectrum Nola to hold space for all identities and reproductive experiences. Full spectrum means all paths to parenthood, all reproductive choices, all pregnancy outcomes, and all bodies are welcome. My passion lies in working with people who don’t always see themselves reflected in traditional parenting spaces: queer and trans parents, neurodivergent folks, creatives, activists, and people who are building families in a world that tells them to stay quiet. My clients are navigating fertility challenges, identity shifts, postpartum depression, and traumatic birth experiences. They are tired of pretending everything is fine when the world feels unwell, and they want care that acknowledges the deep impact of systemic oppression.

As both a mental health professional and birth worker, I bring a holistic perspective that most therapists and doulas don’t- one that honors the mental, emotional, physical, cultural, and political realities of pregnancy and parenthood. My work is rooted in reproductive justice, intersectional feminism, and collective liberation. I believe that people deserve comprehensive support that is affirming, person-centered, and grounded in the belief that they already hold the wisdom they need.

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My Values:

You are always the expert on your own mind and body, and only you can make the choices that are best. I’m simply here to help you tune in to your inner voice and honor your intuition.
I help clients find and use their own voices, while also providing support through education, sharing options, and stepping in to advocate with other providers when needed- empowering you to navigate your reproductive journey with agency.
New parents, grieving families, and folks breaking generational cycles can’t thrive without the support of a village. We all have a role to play in caring for one another as we work towards collective liberation.

My Approach:

Our experiences shape who we are and what we need. No matter what you’ve been through, good or bad, you deserve nothing less than care that honors your history and holds space for your whole self.
At its core, full-spectrum work is inclusive of all identities, family structures, and paths to reproduction. Solo parent? Pregnant dad? IVF warrior? Donor-conceived pregnancy? You are welcome here.
Epidural or water birth, human milk or formula, home or hospital- there’s no one right way to birth, because you are the expert on your own self. I can offer information and support to help you make decisions that feel most aligned to your values.