Dr. Megan Thompson

Dr. Megan Thompson

DO, Genesis Administrative Medical Director for Baton Rouge and Metairie Locations

Dr. Thompson is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She earned her medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. After learning about the disparity in the mental health system that was still present years after Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Thompson felt compelled to help bridge this gap, so she moved to New Orleans to complete her General Psychiatry Residency at Tulane University. After falling in love with the people and culture in Southeastern Louisiana, she then stayed at Tulane and completed a Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, where she served as Chief Resident from 2013-2014. Upon completion of her medical training, Dr. Thompson moved to Baton Rouge in 2014 to practice near her mentor, Renee M. Bruno, MD. Dr Megan Thompson is trained in the evaluation and management of all disorders within the DSM. She is particularly interested in the following:

Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Childhood Trauma
Life Transitions
Attachment Disorders
Early Childhood Mental Health
Autism

Midwestern University (2005 - 2009)

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Tulane University School of Medicine (2009 - 2012)

Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
General Psychiatry Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine (2012 - 2014)

Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

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Much Needed in our communities!

So thankful to see all the mental health services offered at Genesis Behavioral in Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Covington...Much Needed in our communities!

They are very knowledgeable

This team goes above and beyond to ensure all your needs are met and questions answered in a timely manner. They are very knowledgeable of the services they provide. They go above and beyond to help you stay on track with your treatment.

Vincent Williams

How they sound in real life or crazy

I like talking out things that are going on in my head to see how they sound in real life or crazy

Group was a very enjoyable experience

[Since discharge from the program] We are able to discuss difficult topics in a calm manner, expectations/consequences are clear, & everyone is able to share how they feel in a way that is productive Group was a very enjoyable experience and provided me with a lot of valuable information

Facilitators were great

Facilitators were great at keeping everyone engaged and making connections

Group was a very enjoyable experience

Group was a very enjoyable experience and provided me with a lot of valuable information

I enjoyed the dynamics

I enjoyed the dynamics of the group and feeling safe to share my thoughts and feelings

Opportunity to open up

I found value in having the opportunity to open up, which I rarely do

Individualized attention

I liked that it was small enough where I could benefit from others' contributions but also get a lot of individualized attention

Learning that my feeling

Learning that my feelings were normal helped. Learning coping skills and about my dx was very helpful as well

The group dynamic was great

The group dynamic was great. I felt like everyone was open and supportive

Everyone was really helpful

Everyone was really helpful and provided really good tools that I can take with me moving forward. This was an excellent experience I hope I will never need again 😊

Helpful counselors

Helpful counselors and people that helped me to understand and deal with my feelings and problems better

It gave me encouragement

It gave me encouragement, hope, and coping skills through one of my darkest times

Enjoyed strategies

I enjoyed strategies on making a connection with my child so I can be a better care-giver and give guidance during this time of adolescence

Great experiences

I like how we are able to say anything and I like to hear how others reflect, as well as hearing what they have to say as well as the experiences they've had

Different perspective

Different perspective from usual counseling, liked that parents were included at the end of sessions to know topics discussed

Positive Mindset

I liked the positive mindset that the facilitator put us in before and after we left the group

Great insight on parenting skills

The open-ness and comfort level amongst other parents and Tanya, never felt "judged" or out of place. Great insight on parenting skills for challenging kids

Feeling accomplished

I enjoyed feeling accomplished after the meetings. It was helpful

Handouts and Techniques

I liked that I could relate to the other members, it made me feel like I'm not alone in my anxiety. I liked all of the handouts and techniques we went over

Great experiences

I like how we are able to say anything and I like to hear how others reflect, as well as hearing what they have to say as well as the experiences they've had

Helpful information

Lots of helpful information

Helped me with tools

Helped me with tools to use to helping my child

I learned

I learned how to take a compliment

Communicate my feelings

The group gave me a chance to communicate my feelings

I enjoyed it

I enjoyed it, helped me to listen to my mom more

Made new friends

Made new friends, feels like I can be myself

I learned how to recognize

I learned how to recognize other peoples feelings

Good

Good that it is a small group

My child enjoyed

Yes. My child enjoyed being able to express her feelings with her peers.

Kids who exhibit varying issues

I liked the fact that the group consists of very diverse kids who exhibit varying issues.

Excellent job

That you know what you are doing and you are doing an excellent job

Being able to listen

Being able to listen to the way other people thought of things, what their normal was

I could see benefits

At first hard to talk in the group but as it continued I could see benefits

I like talking out things

I like talking out things that are going on in my head to see how they sound in real life or crazy

No judgments!

I really liked it! No judgments!

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