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Lake Area Psychiatry, LLC

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Lake Area Psychiatry, LLC

Established in 2002, we provide the highest level of psychiatric care for all in SWLA. Our Counseling and therapy programs vary widely.

Lake Area Psychiatry has deeply committed mental health professionals who provide an integrated approach to mental illness that allows you to benefit from a wide range of therapies that will suit your personal and unique needs. Founded in 2001 by David Buttross III, MD, Lake Area Psychiatry offers the best psychiatric care with licensed therapists and physicians. We specialize in the treatment of depression anxiety and many other behavioral-related problems.

04/22/2026

✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨

Women’s mental health is shaped by more than mood—sleep and hormonal changes play a central role across every life stage.

Our newest blog breaks down how these shifts impact mood, sleep, and overall functioning.

Read more: lakeareapsychiatry.org (https://lakeareapsychiatry.org/blog.php)

04/21/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 15): Honor Your Effort.

✨ Showing up counts. — Lake Area Psychiatry

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04/14/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 14): Try Something New — Spark Curiosity

✨✨ What will you explore this week? — Lake Area Psychiatry

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04/07/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 13): Notice What is Going Well!

✨ Celebrate even small progress. — Lake Area Psychiatry

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04/06/2026

✨This Month’s Tips: Growth Mindset

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04/01/2026

Happy Easter from our team to you! 🐰💐

In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed on Friday, April 3rd. We hope you enjoy a peaceful and wonderful holiday weekend! We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 6th. 🌷

03/31/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 13): Notice Stress Early & Respond With Care

✨ Small pauses can prevent burnout.
Stress doesn’t always show up loudly — sometimes it whispers through tension, fatigue, or irritability. Noticing it early gives you the chance to slow down, reset, and protect your wellbeing. — Lake Area Psychiatry

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03/24/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 12): Focus on the Present Moment.

✨ What can you enjoy today? — Lake Area Psychiatry

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03/17/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 11): Boundaries Protect Your Peace.

✨ Practice one healthy boundary this week. — Lake Area Psychiatry

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03/10/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 10): Movement is medicine.

✨ Do something active that brings joy. — Lake Area Psychiatry

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03/09/2026

✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨

Women’s mental health changes across the lifespan—from adolescence to midlife and beyond. Hormones, life transitions, and stress all play a role in emotional well-being.

Our newest blog explores what those changes can look like and when support may help.

Read more: lakeareapsychiatry.org (https://lakeareapsychiatry.org/blog.php)

03/03/2026

✨ This Week’s Tip (Week 9): Pause. Breathe. Recenter.

✨ Slow breaths reset your nervous system. — Lake Area Psychiatry

Stay tuned for more next week! 💡

Address

401 Drive Michael DeBakey Dr. Ste, 301
Lake Charles, LA
70601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Website

https://lakeareapsychiatry.org/

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