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 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 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.
I created Full Spectrum Nola to hold space for all identities and reproductive experiences. All paths to parenthood, all reproductive choices, all pregnancy outcomes, and all bodies are welcome here.
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 feel like they’re building their families from scratch. My clients are the ones wondering why they don’t fit in to any of the mom groups. The ones who are constantly walking into rooms where no one looks or thinks like them. The ones wondering why childcare still isn’t universal, why queer families are still fighting for legal protection, and why people are still debating breast versus bottle (yes, even in 2026). They are tired of pretending to be okay while the world is on fire, and they want care that acknowledges the very real impacts 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.
Outside of work, I can usually be found with an arm full of books at your local library or searching for the tallest hills to hike in Louisiana (let me know if you have any rec’s!).
Why Full Spectrum?
While doulas of all kinds have existed for as long as humanity, the mainstream recognition of full spectrum doula support began in the mid-2000’s. Grassroots organizations like The Doula Project in New York expanded doula services beyond birth to include support for all pregnancy outcomes- including abortion and pregnancy loss- centering reproductive justice and bodily autonomy.
Today, full spectrum describes inclusive support across the full range of reproductive experiences: fertility, birth, postpartum, miscarriage, abortion, adoption, surrogacy, parenting, and everything in between. At it’s core, full spectrum care holds space for all bodies, all identities, and all choices, with the understanding that there is no single “right” reproductive path.
My Values:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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At its core, full-spectrum work is inclusive of all identities, family structures, and reproductive paths. Pregnant dad? IVF warrior? Donor-conceived pregnancy? Child-free by choice? You are welcome here.
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Epidural or unmedicated, human milk or formula, home or hospital, zero kids or 12… there’s no one right path, because you are the expert on your own body. I can offer information and support to help you make decisions that feel most aligned to your values.
Education & Training:
Fertility Instructor, Fertility Education & Medication Management (in progress)
Full Spectrum Doula, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (in progress)
Certified Childbirth Educator (C-CBE), Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2025)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International (2025)
Volunteer Doula, Mary’s Hands Network (2024) *Apply for free doula support here!
Masters of Social Work, Tulane School of Social Work (2018)
I maintain up-to-date licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (#15183).
Professional Development:
Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (2025)
Queer and Trans Reproductive Support (2025)
Postpartum Support International Conference (2025)
