Welcome to
Southern Behavioral
medicine Associates

WE ACCEPT TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates offers telehealth appointments in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Services

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Attention Deficit Disorder Testing

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Adoption & custody

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Adult Autism

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Bariatric Psychological Evaluation

CHRONIC PAIN 1

Chronic Pain Evaluations

TRAUMA

DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Neuropsychological testing

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION

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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL

Mental Health is Health

We now know that taking care of our mind is as important as taking care of our body. 

When we physically feel sick, get injured, or have pain, we go to our medical doctor.  When things don’t feel right emotionally, we can also ask for help. 

Counselors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are trained to help us with everyday stress, navigating tough times, dealing with grief or financial struggles, as well as treating medical conditions like depression, anxiety, chronic pain and PTSD. 

At Southern Behavioral Medicine, we use health psychology and assessments to help you improve your mental health so you feel better in every aspect of your life.

Whether you are looking for a one-time evaluation, or you are seeking treatment for a new or chronic problem, we use research supported treatments to help you get the answers you need.

During your evaluation process, we get to know YOU and tailor treatment to what is best for you and your life situation.

We offer many services for both medical and mental health conditions.

Our counselors and therapists are trained in multiple types of therapy and diversity. 

No matter the reason for your visit, know that you will be treated with kindness, respect and honesty. 

Be sure to look at our Services & Specialized Testing pages for all our services. 

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Founder

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Geralyn Datz, PhD, MP

Dr. Geralyn Datz is President and Clinical Director of Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral medicine.

Dr. Datz completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook in Long Island, NY, a program which ranks in the Top 50 Graduate Schools in the US. She specialized in behavioral medicine during her residency at the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and during fellowship at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University. Pennington is recognized for its scientific contributions to understanding metabolic syndromes, weight gain, and lifestyle change, and is ranked as one of the Top 10 Postdoctoral Fellowships in the country. Dr Datz completed her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) at Alliant University in June 2020. The MSCP allows psychologists to prescribe in certain states such as Louisiana, Illinois, Idaho and New Mexico.

working hours

Mon – Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sat – Sun By appointment ​

Contact Details

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