As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Shirley has provided therapy to adolescents and adults since 1982 when she earned her Master's in Social Work from Louisiana State University. She initially worked at Central Louisiana State Hospital with mental health patients and then went on to provide treatment to chemically dependent individuals and their families at Rapides Chemical Dependency Services. In 1990, she went into full time private practice in Alexandria where she experienced mentorship and developed her clinical skills. In 2017, she founded Alexandria Counseling LLC. As the owner, her mission is to assist and develop highly trained clinicians that offer therapeutic services to individuals and families. She strives to provide an environment for both clinicians and clients that is warm, welcoming and inviting, while providing excellent clinical care.

Janice earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology from NSU, then her Master's degree in counseling from ULL. She has worked in an inpatient behavioral health setting as well as a university setting. She now provides individual counseling for clients working on various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment disorders and life transitions. She utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to help each client reach their therapeutic goals and live their best life.

Graduating from NSU, Rick obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Addiction Studies. He then studied at the University of Tennessee obtained a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work. Rick has been practicing since 2014. Rick helps children, teens, and adults with challenges using CBT, Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trauma Resolution Therapy (TRET), and Animal Assisted Therapy with his canine companion, Bella (as requested). Rick's goal is to help clients obtain a TRUE BaYOU standard of revealing and healing their true self, while unlocking their true potential with fast and lasting results.

Mike is a graduate of Louisiana College and the LSU School of Social Work. Mike has been working with clients experiencing a wide range of mental illnesses and substance abuse since 1999. Because of his down to earth personality and vast experience, he is a favorite of our clients and the go-to addiction treatment resource.

Alice' received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Louisiana College and her Master's in Social Work from LSU. Alice' has worked in non-profit and outpatient mental health settings. Alice' is passionate about helping girls and women ages 10 and up dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and life adjustment issues, guiding them to walk in freedom. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and spiritually based CBT (as requested), Alice's goal is to provide a safe place for all clients to heal and grow.

James is a graduate of ULM with a Bachelor's of Psychology and an NSU graduate with his Master's degree in Counseling. He enjoys working in individual and group settings to provide the most appropriate treatment possibe. James uses traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. James has also worked in inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment settings. James' goal is to truly hear his clients so that they can feel better and think better.