NOLA Integrative Therapy LLC - Elmwood
About
Based in Elmwood, Louisiana, this mental health practice focuses on hypermobility, POTS and dysautonomia and more. Katie Lynn, M.Ed, LPC, NBC-HWC is a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach at NOLA Integrative Therapy LLC , where she offers compassionate, personalized counseling and coaching for individuals ages 10 to 80. Katie specializes in working with clients navigating the emotional and physical challenges of chronic illness, with a focus on conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), other forms of dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, and a range of neurological and autoimmune disorders. Whether you’re a pre-teen adjusting to a new diagnosis, a young adult seeking support and balance, or someone later in life redefining what wellness means to you, Katie meets you where you are. Her integrative, mind-body approach blends evidence-based therapy, somatic techniques, and holistic health coaching to help clients build resilience, reduce stress, and reconnect with meaning, purpose, and strength throughout their healing journey.
EDS Healthcare in Louisiana
Tulane University's Hypermobility Clinic in New Orleans, led by Dr. Jacques Courseault, is the primary in-state resource for EDS care. Dr. Courseault has specific expertise in hypermobility-related conditions. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Florida is the nearest EDS Society Center of Excellence for patients who need more specialized multidisciplinary care.
Outside of New Orleans, Louisiana's EDS resources are extremely limited. Rural areas of northern and western Louisiana face long drives to reach any specialist. The state's high poverty rate and Medicaid limitations can create additional financial barriers to accessing out-of-state care.
Finding Mental Health for EDS
Look for a therapist who has worked with chronic illness patients and understands that EDS-related anxiety and depression often have physical triggers, not just psychological ones.