About CBT Nola

Welcome! You can learn more about specialties, confidentiality, fees, and insurance on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

CBT Nola provides therapy as you need it … in person, or online.

We invite you to Meet Our Team and explore each therapist’s individual education, training, and interests.

Meet Our Therapists

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Missy Bonnell, Ph.D.

Dr. Missy Bonnell received her doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her clinical internship Southeast Louisiana Veterans…

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Jill Boutte, Psy.D.

Dr. Jill Boutte brings a unique set of qualifications to her work as a postdoctoral fellow at the Cognitive Behavioral…

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Laura Braby, Psy.D.

Dr. Laura Braby graduated with her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier…

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Robin Chapman, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. Robin Chapman is a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing therapy.  He is board certified in…

Arialda Fejzic, Psy.D.

Dr. Arialda Fejzic brings a wealth of experience and a dedication to evidence-based care to her work at CBT NOLA,…

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Natalie Flores, LCSW

Ms. Natalie Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing psychotherapy for more than 10 years and…

Sara Karnes, MD

Dr. Sara Karnes earned her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine New Orleans and she is completing the LSU…

Jenny Longwell, Ph.D., BCBA

Dr. Jenny Longwell is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst who provides developmental assessment services and treatment consultations…

Erin McBurney, LCSW

Erin McBurney, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings over a decade of social work experience to the…

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Eliza McManus, Ph.D.

Dr. Eliza McManus is a licensed psychologist who currently resides in Minneapolis, MN and works full-time at the Minneapolis VA…

Sean Ransom, Ph.D.

Dr. Sean Ransom, the founder of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans, trained in CBT at the University of…

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Mark Schexnaildre, Ph.D.

Dr. Mark Schexnaildre leads the child and adolescent section of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans, and specializes in…

Allison Smith, Ph.D

Allison Smith, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow offering empirically-supported psychotherapy to adults and late adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with…

Our Core Values

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans, or CBT NOLA, was founded by Dr. Sean Ransom in 2012. Our core values include:

  • Expertise in CBT and Related Treatments

    Our patients get effective, data-based treatment and evaluation from skillful clinicians

  • Caring, Compassion & Healing

    Both patients and staff are people first, and we aim to create a welcoming environment that promotes patient progress

  • Sustainability

    Тhe treatments we use are linked to long-term successful outcomes, and we have infrastructure in place for the clinic to function smoothly, and we believe in a healthy work / life balance for staff

  • Increasing Access

    Improving evidence-based mental health services available in the community through sister clinics, ongoing peer mentoring, and training new clinicians

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