Founder | Medical Psychologist in Lafayette, Louisiana
AGE RANGE: All ages
FOCUS: Medication Management, Genetic Testing
Dr. Donna Aucoin is the Founder and Director of Aucoin & Associates, a boutique mental health practice located in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a Licensed Medical Psychologist with advanced training in both clinical therapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Aucoin brings over two decades of experience to her work with children, adolescents, and adults across Acadiana. Her mission as founder and director is to ensure that every client receives thoughtful, research-backed care in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
Dr. Aucoin is a proud Lafayette native who began her academic journey at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then USL), earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University and both a Master’s and Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. As part of her clinical training, she completed a one-year internship at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
In pursuit of comprehensive patient care, Dr. Aucoin earned a Postdoctoral Master’s degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology and is now a licensed Medical Psychologist. This designation allows her to prescribe and manage psychotropic medication—a rare qualification that enables a true mind-body approach to mental health treatment.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Dr. Aucoin Specializes in:
- Medication management for psychiatric conditions
- Psychological evaluations (child, adult, adolescent)
- Court ordered evaluations
- Collaborative care with physicians
She frequently works with individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood instability, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional behavior, trauma, and learning differences. She conducts thorough assessments and collaborates with families, schools, and medical providers to support treatment plans that are evidence-based and client-centered.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY IMPACT
As a former Regional Psychologist for the Louisiana Office of Mental Health, Dr. Aucoin helped design and implement statewide youth-focused programs. She secured a three-year, $1.05 million SAMHSA federal grant to expand mental health services and consultation across Lafayette Parish Schools, strengthening mental health access and training for students, educators, and families.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE DR. AUCOIN
Dr. Aucoin is known for her warm, straightforward approach and her ability to help clients feel informed and empowered in their care. Whether she is conducting a psychological evaluation, prescribing psychiatric medication, or working with a child and their family, Dr. Aucoin is dedicated to creating positive, long-term outcomes for every client she sees.