Sleep Medicine near Shreveport, LA

Biography: A graduate of Stanley Medical College in India. Dr. Tivakaran completed his neurology residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and completed Fellowship in neuromuscular disorders at Penn State Hershey Medical center, and Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at University of Missouri-University Hospital and clinics in Columbia Missouri. Dr. Tivakaran started his practice in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1996. Dr. Tivakaran is board certified in Neurology and board certified in Sleep medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His expertise includes treating a wide variety of neurological and sleep disorders including migraine, stroke, seizures, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, REM behavior disorder and narcolepsy. Dr. Tivakaran is a member of American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic medicine, and Louisiana State Medical Society. He and his wife are parents of 2 children. He enjoys spending time with his family and several local community activities.

Care Philosophy: Her care philosophy is preventive care, especially as it relates to sleep.

Biography: I am licensed in Louisiana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in Louisiana with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Outside of therapy sessions, I am active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and passionate about helping others and surrounding various communities.

Biography: I am licensed in Louisiana with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & sleeping disorders. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana where I received a Master of Social Work and PhD., in Social Work from Louisiana State University. For more than 30 years I worked with children and families experiencing abuse, neglect, and other forms of trauma. Currently I help adults navigate and adjust to a variety of life transitions in relationships, career/retirement, and health related challenges, including insomnia, I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment and working with my clients to create a path forward that will allow them to thrive, not just survive.