Kara

Kara Brown, MD

Psychiatrist

“I am a board-certified reproductive psychiatrist who has completed a fellowship in women's mental health. While I am able to treat a woman across her lifespan, I particularly enjoy working with women who are trying to conceive, pregnant and postpartum. I am licensed in Louisiana and Massachusetts.”

About Me

As a board-certified reproductive psychiatrist, I understand the unique mental health needs accompanying women's journeys. I particularly enjoy guiding women through the emotional landscape of trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum. My approach offers tailored support for the unique emotional and hormonal shifts of these times. Here, women find a compassionate space to navigate profound changes. We work together to build resilience and wellbeing during these sensitive life stages.

Approach

When people face fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum transitions I help them map symptoms into a clear plan that respects both emotional and biological factors. Sessions in my New Orleans office or via secure telehealth are paced to suit pregnancy rhythms—shorter check-ins when needed, longer visits for planning—and include careful assessment, collaborative risk–benefit discussion about treatment, and practical coping strategies to use between appointments. This approach supports clients seeking steady monitoring and thoughtful decision‑making through change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Credentials

Registrations

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Psychiatrist

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Psychiatrist

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Service Areas

NOLA Reproductive Psychiatry

In-person & Online

New Orleans, Louisiana

United States

New Orleans, United States