Amy E. Cavanaugh, PhD, MP

Owner / Medical Psychologist

Meet Dr. Amy Cavanaugh

Amy E. Cavanaugh, PhD, MP

Medical Psychologist

Dr. Amy Cavanaugh is a licensed clinical and medical psychologist serving the Acadiana area since 2005. Dr. Cavanaugh provides psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and medication management services to individuals and families, including children, adolescents, and adults.

She utilizes medication, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapy techniques to treat a wide variety of difficulties, including: ADHD, behavior problems; trauma; parenting; attachment disorders; depression and mood disorders; anxiety; and adjustment to life stressors such as divorce, difficult relationships, and loss. She enjoys the creative and collaborative process of helping clients to find opportunities in crisis, rebuild their lives, and find renewed purpose and meaning.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Cavanaugh provides consultation services to hospitals and the family court system, and is a frequent contributor to local media on mental health topics.

Dr. Cavanaugh earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University-Shreveport, a Master of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Cavanaugh completed internship and post-doctoral fellowship training at Tulane University Health Sciences Center with a specialty in infant mental health and pediatric psychology. In 2011, Dr. Cavanaugh earned a post-doctoral Master’s Degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant International University.

Dr. Cavanaugh is a parishioner at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church where she serves in children’s ministry.  She also volunteers at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, and she is a member of the boards of The Family Tree Counseling and Education Center and The Spark Initiative. Dr. Cavanaugh is also an avid endurance athlete and is passionate about distance running and triathlon.

  • "Dr. Amy Cavanaugh's practice has transformed my life with its comprehensive and compassionate approach; from my initial evaluation to ongoing counseling, I have felt truly supported."

  • "The personalized care I received at Dr. Cavanaugh's office, including tailored medication management and transformative therapy sessions, has made a significant difference in my overall well-being."

  • "I've seen many psychologists and therapists over the years, and I have never felt more understood and cared for than I do at Dr. Amy Cavanaugh's practice; their holistic approach addresses every aspect of my mental health needs."

  • "Dr. Cavanaugh and her team provide exceptional mental health care, combining thorough psychological evaluations with effective counseling and medication strategies that have greatly improved my quality of life."