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Hello, I’m Ashley Nelson. I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and therapist dedicated to helping individuals move from surviving to truly thriving. With a background in psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and specialized training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), I bring over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of human resilience in the face of crisis. My practice focuses on supporting adults, children, and families through life’s challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and the unique stressors faced by military members, first responders, nurses, and other helping professionals.

I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with practical, real-life strategies, empowering clients to reclaim their sense of control, rebuild confidence, and create lives that feel meaningful again.

With additional licenses in Louisiana, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, I can see patients via telehealth from across the country.

Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe anxiety is taking up too much space, a relationship feels stuck, grief has changed your life, or you keep finding yourself in patterns you want to break.

With 28 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, trauma, panic, and major life changes. I’m warm, straightforward, and genuinely curious about your story. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest while also helping you gain clarity and confidence in what comes next.

Most importantly, I want therapy to help you move forward, not just talk about what’s wrong.

After 27 years as a social worker, I still believe good therapy starts with really listening. I work with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, and the stress that comes with big life transitions. My years in community mental health taught me that care should feel accessible, not intimidating. I'd love to help you find steadier ground.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of mental health nursing experience. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. My areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use disorders, and behavioral concerns.

My name is Michele. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. I am licensed in the state of Louisiana by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. I grew up near the New Orleans area in a small town called Luling. I graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux Louisiana and Tulane University in New Orleans.

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My name is De’Andra LeMalle, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that takes on a creative and expressive approach to therapy. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to my clinical training, I am certified in Expressive Arts Therapy, Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI), and Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT).

These modalities allow me to incorporate creative and body-centered techniques that help clients explore emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be difficult to express through words alone. My practice focuses on helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and identity exploration better understand themselves and process their experiences.

I work with clients who may feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we develop meaningful strategies for healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth in a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.

As a warm, inviting, and outgoing psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy for adults 18 and older, including individuals and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and maternal mental health.

My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work through challenges, build resilience, and help you reconnect with the people, activities, and experiences that bring meaning and joy to your life.

Outside of work, I enjoy walking, shopping, and spending time with my friends and family.

I have a private practice i began in 2008. I see adults, adolescents, couples and individuals with all types of diagnosis.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, anger, impulse control, stress, and the specific pressures that come with being a woman today. Many of my clients arrive feeling like they are holding everything together for everyone else and running out of room for themselves. My job is to help you get that room back.

Outside of work, you will usually find me drawing, out on a hike, or at the gym. I bring that same steady, practical energy into session.