Anger Management, Relationships, Self Esteem, Grief, Depression, Anxiety

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Baton Rouge, LA

28 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Alaine accepts 17 insurers

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Optum Serve

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | BCBS

Christus Health Plan Exchange

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare LA

Multi Plan PHCS

Municipal Health Benefit Program

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare West

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Alaine

Hi, I'm Alaine Ryder, LPC. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach combines warmth, compassion, and evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I believe therapy should feel like a supportive conversation—a two-sided dialogue with room for reflection, healing, and growth. Life can be tough! I have over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field with an authentic understanding of painful life circumstances.

My approach centers on a strength-based partnership designed to resolve ambivalence and empower growth, often utilizing Motivational Interviewing to reduce health-risk behaviors. Clients can expect a collaborative environment where we apply proactive problem-solving and help them utilize their own strengths to achieve positive, tangible progress.

No matter the weight you are carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. It takes lots of strength to reach out, and your feelings are completely valid. I'm here to walk alongside you in a safe, judgment-free space. Let's take that next step together toward healing—please schedule a time to connect when you're ready.

"Life can be tough! I have over 25 years of experience working in the mental health industry with an authentic understanding of painful life circumstances. I'm prepared to meet you right where you are to support, guide, and empower you to be the best version of yourself. "

Get to know Alaine

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

As a child, I was asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up"? Every single time, I answered, "I want to be anyone who can help everyone".

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work well with all populations; however, I feel that I work best with teens, adults, and seniors.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Healing isn’t about reaching a place where you never struggle again. It’s about building resilience and learning to face life’s challenges with more selfcompassion and confidence. You’ll still have hard days — but you’ll have the tools and insight to navigate them with greater ease. Healing is not a destination; it’s an ongoing journey of growth, grace, and rediscovery.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

The first session will primarily focus on information-gathering, so it will be a little different than a typical therapy appointment. Along with asking what led you to therapy, we may discuss goals, and what you hope to achieve during your journey.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I often integrate personal values—such as compassion, authenticity, empowerment, and social justice—to guide my practice and foster a therapeutic alliance. These values, alongside personal experiences, act as a clinical compass, shaping empathetic, ethical, and client-centered care.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I offer flexible, evidence-based care by matching your needs, preferences, and clinical goals with the most beneficial, foundational approach to promote global wellness.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Relationships, Self Esteem, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Teen Violence, Thinking Disorders, Trauma / PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women’s Issues, School Issues, Self-Harming, Seniors & Geriatric, Sex Therapy, Sleep / Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Substance Use, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Panic Attack, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Psychosis, Life Transition, Marital & Premarital, Men’s Issues, Military / Veteran, First Responders, Gambling, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

ApproachesTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Positive Psychology, Multicultural, Narrative, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Faith-Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Any / Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral Therapy