The 20 Best Major Depression Doctors Near Me in lafayette, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Major Depression near lafayette, LA. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 7 are Distinguished and 4 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
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    Mayers Mental Health LLC

    216 Saint Landry St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    337-453-3050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Mayers is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mayers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Mayers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
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    Meditrans LLC

    847 Stewart St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    337-237-4673
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Prejean is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Prejean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Prejean is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    C. Scott Eckholdt PH.D. LTD. A Professional Psychology Corp.

    800 Kaliste Saloom Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    337-233-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Salama is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
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    C. Scott Eckholdt PH.D. LTD. A Professional Psychology Corp.

    800 Kaliste Saloom Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    337-233-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Dawes is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dawes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Dawes is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Gad Psychiatric Group Inc

    102 Asma Blvd Ste 112, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarwat Gad is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Gad is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems-South Campus

    1131 Rue Du Belier, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    337-981-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Edgardo Concepcion is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Concepcion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Concepcion is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Major Depression

    Dr. Bob Winston
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Dr. Bob Winston
    Psychiatry
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    Solutions Recovery LLC

    1602 W Pinhook Rd Ste 100A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    337-593-0830
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bob Winston is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Winston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Winston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems-North Campus

    2520 N University Ave, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-234-5614
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Dickens is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Dickens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Greenhouse

    113 Flagg Pl # B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-247-7282
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Green is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Distinguished in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Broussard

    420 Albertson Pkwy, 
    Broussard, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    337-837-3615
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kristoffer Mccoy is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Broussard, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Acadiana Area Human Services District

    302 Dulles Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    337-262-4109
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Diggs is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Diggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Diggs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Luke A. Verret
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Luke A. Verret
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    Lafayette Behavioral Health

    302 Dulles Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    337-262-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Luke Verret is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Verret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Verret is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression
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    Lafayette Behavioral Health

    302 Dulles Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    337-262-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ching-shih Hu is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Lafayette Behavioral Health

    302 Dulles Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    337-262-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrice Ambrose is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ambrose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Ambrose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Phillip C. Lafleur
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Phillip C. Lafleur
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems-North Campus

    2520 N University Ave, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-806-8934
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Lafleur is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression. Dr. Lafleur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Nicholas L. Lavin
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression

    Dr. Nicholas L. Lavin
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Healthcare Solutions

    913 S College Rd Ste 102, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    337-232-2833
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Lavin is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Lavin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Shelly N. Savant MD LLC

    324 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 203, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-456-2403
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Shelly Savant is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Savant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Delirium. Dr. Savant is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Behavioral Hospital

    606 Latiolais Dr, 
    Breaux Bridge, LA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    337-442-6254
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jace Hebert is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Referral may be required

    Priority Psychiatric Services

    805 Albertson Pkwy Ste A, 
    Broussard, LA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    337-330-4730
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremy Sanders is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Broussard, Louisiana. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Major Depression?

    Depression is feeling sad, blue, unhappy, or down in the dumps. Most people feel this way once in a while.

    Major depression is a mood disorder. It occurs when feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration get in the way of your life over a long period of time. It also changes how your body works.

    What are the different types of depression? 

    It’s normal to feel depressed or experience moments of sadness sometimes. But when someone is diagnosed with major depression, it means they’ve been experiencing very strong and long-lasting feelings of sadness for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.  

    Other types of depression and conditions that can have similar symptoms include: 

    • Bipolar disorder includes periods of depression and periods of very high energy and mood (mania) 
    • Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is long-lasting depression with less severe symptoms than major depressive disorder 
    • Psychotic depression is depression with severe symptoms like seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) or believing things that aren’t true (delusions) 

    What kind of doctor is best for major depression? 

    Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe medications. Other helpful professionals include psychologists, therapists, and counselors who provide talk therapy to help people manage their feelings.  

    What are the symptoms of major depression? 

    Symptoms of major depression can vary from person to person, range from mild to severe, and last from a short period to a very long time. This includes:  

    • Feeling very sad, anxious, or empty all the time 
    • Feeling hopeless or negative about the future 
    • Being easily irritated or frustrated 
    • Feeling guilty or worthless 
    • Losing interest in activities once enjoyed 
    • Feeling very tired and having no energy 
    • Having trouble concentrating or making decisions 
    • Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much 

    Can a person recover from major depression? 

    Major depression is one of the most common and most treatable mental health conditions. However, it doesn’t always feel this way to the person experiencing symptoms. It’s normal to have feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, or worthlessness when depressed. Fortunately, people with major depression can find relief from symptoms with the right treatment plan. This can include medications, therapy, or a combination of both.   

    Is major depression a disability? 

    The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) recognizes major depression as a disability, although not everyone living with the condition qualifies for disability protection. Depression is considered a disability when it affects a person’s ability to work, go to school, interact with others, and do everyday activities.   

    How do I support someone with major depression? 

    You can support someone with major depression by: 

    • Encouraging them to seek help from a doctor or therapist 
    • Listening to them and showing that you care 
    • Being patient and understanding 
    • Helping them with daily tasks if they need it 
    • Encouraging them to stay active and do things they enjoy 

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