Mission
Our mission is to nurture the emotional and psychological well-being of young children from birth through age eight, by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. We partner with families and caregivers to create a safe, supportive environment that promotes healthy development, strengthens early relationships, and builds the foundation for lifelong resilience and wellbeing.
Who We Are
Tulane Tidewater Therapy (TTT) is a clinic within the Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry that provides evidence-based, mental health treatment for children birth through age of eight. TTT works closely with caregivers to enhance their ability to understand, respond to, and support their children’s emotional and developmental needs. Issues addressed include concerns about behavior, emotion regulation, and/or the impact of stressful or traumatic experiences. Most services can be provided in clinic in both English and Spanish languages.
Who We Serve
Children ages 0-8 years and their families, referred due to behavior problems, depression, anxiety, and/or trauma. We provide services to families in English and Spanish.
Evidenced-Based Mental Health Treatment
At TTT, we are committed to providing evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for children and their caregivers. This means that the therapies we offer are grounded in research and proven to be effective in supporting children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Our approach blends the best available science with compassion, tailoring each treatment plan to fit the unique strengths and needs of each child and family we serve. EBTs can help children with challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavior difficulties, trauma, struggles with relationships, and adjustment to life changes. EBTs offered include:
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Circle of Security (COS)
- Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC)
Eligibility
We accept self-pay, insurance, and Medicaid.
Team
Letia Bailey, LCSW-BACS, is an Assistant Professor and licensed Clinical Social Worker, working within the Department of Psychiatry at the Tulane University School of Medicine (2004 –present). She received her MSW degree from the Tulane University School of Social Work in 1994. Ms. Bailey holds specific expertise in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and specializes in supporting young children and their families through the early years of growth and development.
With advanced training in evidence-based treatments for children ages 0-8, she helps children build strong emotional foundations, develop secure relationships, and flourish both at home and school. Ms. Bailey is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment and Bio-behavioral Catch-up (ABC), and Circle of Security (COS). She is committed to supporting children and families through the provision of trauma-informed, developmentally grounded, and culturally responsive interventions.
Ms. Bailey works closely with caregivers to strengthen relationships and create lasting, positive change. She is committed to honoring each child and family’s unique needs and strengths and is dedicated to helping parents confidently support their children on reaching their fullest potential.
Maria Casati, LCSW, is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Tulane University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2014 – present), where she received specialized training in infant and early childhood mental health. Ms. Casati currently provides direct mental health assessment and intervention to children and families in English and Spanish. Her clinical approach focuses on helping children develop secure relationships with their caregivers and peers, successfully express and manage their emotions, and support their learning and development at home and school.
Ms. Casati is trained in a range of evidence-based interventions, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P). Ms. Casati has extensive experience working with children and families who have undergone trauma and adversity, including the loss of a loved one, family conflict, and community violence. Ms. Casati is committed to supporting children and families through a trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach.
Ms. Casati values the diverse stories, strengths, and perspectives that each family brings to the therapeutic space. She works closely with caregivers and other meaningful adults, including school staff, to promote positive outcomes at home and at school.
In addition to her direct clinical work, Ms. Casati conducts mental health consultation to providers in early childhood education settings and provides supervision to social work practicum students, supporting their development as emerging clinicians in the field.
Alice Brashears is the Clinic Coordinator for Child Psychiatry. Ms. Brashears has 13 years of experience working in hospital and clinic settings. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all patients. As the first point of contact for clients beginning services with TTT, she works hard to ensure that patient registration and other onboarding tasks are conducted in a supportive and efficient manner, understanding that seeking mental health treatment can be a big step for some families.
Victoria Anderson, RLT, BA, is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Tulane University. She is currently completing her practicum at Tulane Tidewater Therapy, where she is developing clinical skills and deepening her understanding of trauma-informed care and mental health services. In addition to her academic work, Tori also serves as a Registered Line Technician (RLT) at the Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders (TCARD), where she provides behavioral support to children with autism spectrum disorders. Her experience in both social work and applied behavior analysis reflects a strong commitment to client-centered, evidence-based practice.
Referrals
Click here for Referral form.
Once completed, referrals should be emailed to: tidewatertherapy@tulane.edu
To learn more about Tulane Tidewater Therapy, please contact us.
Location and Contact
TTT is located on Tulane’s downtown campus.
Murphy Building
131 S. Roberston Street, 14th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street, 10th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact
Phone: 504-988-5405
Email: tidewatertherapy@tulane.edu
