Brendan J. Mauch, MD
Having completed my psychiatry residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine–Ochsner Clinic Foundation, I’ve continued my career in New Orleans. Within psychiatry, my primary interest is in working with young people, utilizing both medications and psychotherapy.
During my training, I received the American Psychiatric Association's Resident Recognition Reward for exemplary patient care.
I graduated from the University of Queensland School of Medicine–Ochsner Clinical School, a program split between Brisbane, Australia and New Orleans. Prior to medical school, I attended the University of Southern California, where I studied philosophy. I later worked as a mental health technician at a psychiatric hospital, with the aim of eventually becoming a psychiatrist.
I’m currently taking part in the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at the New Orleans–Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center.
Licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina, I’m able to treat patients via telehealth in those states.
I have many interests outside of psychiatry, including music, film, art, sports (especially college football, hockey, and baseball), hiking, and gardening.
Enna
Enna is my office sidekick. As a Lagotto Romagnolo, or Italian truffle-hunting dog, she is hypoallergenic. She works as a hospital therapy dog with New Orleans’ Visiting Pet Program. Though not at the office for pet therapy, Enna certainly brings an endearing, lamblike presence to the room.
Philosophy
Everything is a work in progress, and this especially applies to ourselves. As a psychiatrist, I want to help you attain greater insight into your past, enjoyment of your present, and hope for your future. Whether utilizing medications, therapy, or both, a patient’s story is more important than their symptoms. While it’s increasingly difficult to find a psychiatrist that offers psychotherapy alongside medication management, I offer both in-house. I approach psychotherapy from a psychodynamic viewpoint, while incorporating practical pieces from other modalities as well. Your treatment plan will be tailored to you and will evolve as you do. I value your autonomy as a collaborator in this process, and I’m aware that the fit between patient and provider is often the most important factor in the therapeutic relationship. I hope I can be a good fit for you.