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Fifty clinicians invited to TF-CBT training

Date: 04/29/19

Baton Rouge, La. (April 29, 2019) – Fifty Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHPs) across Louisiana have been awarded invitations to receive evidence-based training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma that includes the participation of their parents or caregivers. Research shows that TF-CBT successfully resolves a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with single, multiple and complex trauma experiences.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive 14.5 clinical contact hours of Continuing Education credits from the National Association of Social Works-Louisiana Chapter as authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, and be eligible to move forward with National Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification.

LMHPs who have been accepted into the program include:

From Bossier Parish:

  • Sheila Autry, A-Plus Counseling, Bossier City
  • Charnell Brooks, Charnell Brooks, LPC, Bossier City
  • LaSheka Drew-Smith, Joy Impact Counseling Services, Bossier City
  • Lenise Washington, Rehab Services, Bossier City

From Caddo Parish:

  • LaKeshia Carhee, Red River Therapeutic Solutions, Shreveport
  • Kristal Chambers, Assured Behavioral Concepts, Shreveport
  • Qiana Davis, The Center for Children and Families, Shreveport
  • Ariel Ferguson, Ferguson Counseling Services, Shreveport
  • Fiona Francis, Cognitive, Shreveport
  • Marzett Harris, Pelican Bayou Counseling Center, Shreveport
  • Letetia Henderson, Metropolitan Circles, Shreveport
  • Kanesha Louis, Kindled Keys of Counseling, Shreveport
  • Eddie Millhollon, Caledonia Family Counseling, Shreveport
  • Audria Musgrove, Superior Counseling Services, Shreveport
  • Andrea O’Neal, Elated Counseling, Shreveport
  • Wyonnie Perry, Social Work Professional Services, Shreveport
  • Kendal Redel, Milestones Counseling Center, Shreveport
  • Kelly Skeesick, Shoulders of Strength, Shreveport
  • Susan Skelton-Ingles, Pelican Bayou Counseling Center, Shreveport
  • Melani Wheeler, Milestones Counseling Center, LLC, Shreveport
  • Anthony Williams, Williams Counseling Services of Shreveport, LLC
  • Rosalyn Williams, Community Enrichment Programs, Shreveport
  • Tresselar Williams-Lee, Let’s Talk Counseling and Therapy, LLC, Shreveport

From Claiborne Parish:

  • Alexis Young, Therapeutic Wellness Solutions, LLC, Homer

From De Soto Parish:

  • Sonja Smith Polley, Contemporary Family Services, Mansfield

From East Baton Rouge Parish:

  • Anna Batiste, Family Solutions of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
  • Yolanda Lowery, Adolescent and Family Counseling Services, Baton Rouge
  • Henrietta Spears, Henrietta Spears, Baton Rouge
  • Sonnee Stanley, La Solucion Familiar, Baton Rouge

From Jefferson Parish:

  • Kimberly Andres, The First Step Youth & Family Services, Gretna
  • Tishlinn Fountain, Sims Social Services, Gretna
  • Nisha Talwar, Blue Bird, Metairie
  • Morgan Wangerin, Sanctuary Counseling Services, LLC, Harvey

From Lincoln Parish:

  • Joshua Murdock, Superior Counseling Services, Ruston

From Livingston Parish:

  • Laura Woods, Tri Parish Counseling, Livingston

From Morehouse Parish:

  • Angela Pegues, Healthy Minds, Mer Rouge

From Orleans Parish:

  • Anice Butler, Community Care Solutions, Inc., New Orleans
  • Korie Marrone, Divine Intervention Rehabilitation, LLC, New Orleans
  • Adrianna Strachan, Clarke Community Services, New Orleans

From Ouachita Parish:

  • Felicia Downs, Felicia Downs LCSW, LLC, Monroe
  • Traci Simmons, Strategic Counseling Solutions, West Monroe
  • Avery Turner, Transitions Counseling and Development Center, Monroe
  • Victoria Wallace, Protective Factors, LLC, Monroe

From Rapides Parish:

  • Elizabeth Beebe, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria
  • Laura Neal, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria
  • Jennifer Riche, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria
  • Shameka Turner, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria

From Richland Parish:

  • Felicia Davis-Modicue, M&M Behavioral Health Center, Delhi

From Tangipahoa Parish:

  • Jerwanna Clay, Journey Counseling and Community Services, LLC, Amite
  • Kermindra Maberry, Rise N Shine Counseling, Amite