About
They assist individuals and organizations in accomplishing their goals for growth and development using a holistic, solution-focused approach. The practice offers counseling services for individuals, including children and adults, as well as couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, self-care, grief, work-life balance, life transitions, women's issues, relationship enhancement, family conflict, and spirituality. They also provide coaching and consulting services, including executive coaching, program development, and trainings to increase efficiency and improve services for organizations. The Relationship Institute is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and offers convenient telehealth video sessions. Dr. Maria Shantell Williams, a licensed therapist and certified organizational & leadership consultant, is the CEO of the practice. She has 19 years of experience working with mental health agencies, education systems, and community organizations. The practice accepts various insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Magellan, Optum, United Medical Resources (UMR), and UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH.
Insurance & payment
The Relationship Institute accepts various insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Magellan, Optum, United Medical Resources (UMR), and UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Magellan Health
- Optum
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Listed fee: $225 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Counseling
The Relationship Institute offers counseling services for individuals, including children and adults, as well as couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, self-care, grief, work-life balance, life transitions, women's issues, relationship enhancement, family conflict, and spirituality.
Coaching
The practice provides coaching services, including executive coaching, program development, and trainings to increase efficiency and improve services for organizations.
Consulting
The Relationship Institute offers consulting services, including program development and trainings to increase efficiency and improve services for organizations.