Meet the Healing Minds Team
With more than 15 years of experience, the Healing Minds team takes a custom approach to ensure each client gets the support they need to tackle life’s challenges effectively.
Be sure to check each therapist’s bio below to see what they specialize in and what forms of insurance/payments they accept.
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Owner, Therapist
My name is Erin, & I am the owner of Healing Minds. I have been counseling for over 12 years now. I work diligently with you to create and reach your goals. I have a custom style to counseling, and it revolves around the client's needs.
I enjoy the outdoors, being with friends and family, and exercising. I like to practice what I help my clients with, self-care and enjoying life with others.
I focus on addiction related disorders and mental health disorders. I have experience with addiction (drug, alcohol, gambling), codependency & enabling. I am certified in SMART recovery, meaning I can use non-12 step principles to help with addiction disorders if you prefer. I understand that many of my clients suffer from trauma, and I am trained to use EMDR as an intervention. I specialize in crisis intervention, as well as domestic violence. I am able to work with clients with other expectations such as: stress reduction, time management, money management, mood disorders, family stress/parenting, and more!
I love to use creative tools to help a client. I will use resources such as books, worksheets, videos, power points. This helps meet all client's learning styles. Some clients may like to use art while we talk in session. Clients may also need different techniques of counseling, and I am flexible.
Let’s work on you! I have many ways we can reach your goals. Come talk to a professional who has worked with a diverse group of people for over 15 years. Counseling is fun, counseling is effective, and counseling is unique. Together, we can create goals to match your readiness!
Erin can accept BCBS, UMR, UHC, Tricare, Humana and self-pay.
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Leigh Machen is licensed by the state of Louisiana as a PLPC and is ready to partner with clients to support them as they meet their therapeutic goals in our Bossier office.
Before beginning her counseling career, Leigh was an educator for over twenty years and has a special place in her heart for children, teens, and young adults. She specializes in helping young people who may be having a hard time during a transition, lack coping skills, are experiencing depression/anxiety, or may have temporarily "lost their way." Her years in the classroom have taught her that young hearts sometimes have overwhelming feelings, issues, and fears and need a safe place and guidance to work through those things just like the rest of us. Leigh uses an eclectic counseling style that incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused practices.
She has a natural knack for connecting with others and building strong therapeutic relationships in a judgment free environment, and she looks forward to doing that at Healing Minds Bossier with clients of all ages.
In her spare time Leigh loves to travel with her family, practice yoga daily, and get to the beach as often as possible.
She is now accepting new clients at a self-pay rate of $80.00.
In-person and telehealth options available. Leigh can be reached at 318-588-7040.
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Alyssa Fasola is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional who devotes her career to helping people navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Louisiana State University and is Licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work. With a strong foundation in mental health, Alyssa specializes in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, first responders, Military, and Military spouses. Her goal is to guide her clients toward personal growth, healing, and lasting change.
Alyssa’s therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She integrates these proven modalities with a person-centered approach and is passionate about fostering a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. She believes in the importance of client/therapist collaboration.
You may schedule with Alyssa by contacting the Healing Minds office or email her directly at: Alyssa@healingmindsla.com.
Alyssa can accept self-pay ($125) and FRST scholarships; she will be able to accept insurance in the near future.
We’re excited to share that Alyssa is now officially a Star Behavioral Health Provider!
What does that mean?
It means Alyssa has completed specialized training to support service members, veterans, and their families. She has learned about military life, including the challenges of deployment and reintegration, as well as the unique stressors that come with serving.
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Madison Van Eck, LPC provides compassionate and personalized care to individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges. She is board certified to provide telehealth services (BC-TMH) and is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). With a focus on maternal mental health, life transitions, and relationship dynamics, Madison helps clients build resilience, strengthen self-identity, and foster healthier connections.
Her approach blends evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered techniques, with a warm, supportive style that empowers clients to feel understood and equipped to create meaningful change.
Madison is especially passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, as well as helping adult and teen clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.
Madison offers a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and move toward greater balance and fulfillment.
Madison is telehealth only. She is able to accept BCBS and UHC insurance. Her self-pay rate is $125/session. To schedule with Madison, you can email her at Madison@healingmindsla.com , call 985-362-8640, or call the main line at 318-220-1433.
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Let’s take graceful steps toward your healing.
Grace Murphy is a PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor) supervised by Erin Johnston, LPC-S, at Healing Minds Counseling. Grace understands how overwhelming life can feel when you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship stress, or the pressure of always being the “strong one” for everyone else. She understands the quiet exhaustion of people-pleasing, the weight of suppressed emotions, and the longing to feel genuinely understood. Her therapeutic space offers a soft place to land, somewhere you don’t have to hold everything together.
Grace blends a person-centered, trauma-informed approach with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and inner-child work. Clients often describe her as warm, intuitive, and grounding. She believes healing begins when you feel safe, supported, and truly seen.
Grace holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialized training in Trauma & Crisis, Telehealth Counseling, and Private Practice. She also brings six years of experience with Crisis Text Line, shaping her calm, steady presence and her ability to sit compassionately with big emotions.
She is passionate about helping clients break people-pleasing cycles, strengthen boundaries, regulate their emotions, and heal the inner wounds that still echo into present-day relationships and self-worth. In-person & telehealth sessions available.
Grace can accept self-pay ($80/session) and FRST clients.
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Sara Shurbet is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed addiction counselor (LAC), a nationally certified counselor, and has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works with clients over the age of 15 and is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and specializes in substance abuse counseling and trauma counseling. Sara was a substance abuse counselor for 5 years before becoming a mental health counselor, and she is passionate about helping others heal through their trauma. Sara has applied to all insurance companies, including Louisiana Medicaid. She is offering a sliding scale/ discounted rate until she is able to bill your insurance if you are eager to get started. Sara also enjoys working with those needing help working through depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, fertility issues, and eating disorders. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with her daughter and going to the gym.
You may schedule with Sara by contacting the Healing Minds office or emailing her directly at Sara@healingmindsla.com.
Still aren't sure you're ready? Schedule a FREE 20-minute consult at any time, virtual or in-person.
Sara can accept Aetna, BCBS, UMR, UHC, Tricare, Cigna & self-pay.
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Camryn is a master’s-level counseling intern attending LSU-Shreveport. She is passionate about supporting individuals through their healing and growth journeys. Her professional interests include crisis intervention, marriage and family counseling, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is well-prepared and deeply called to this work through both academic training and personal experience. Outside of counseling, Camryn finds joy in nature, being a cat-mom, and living out my faith. She is honored and excited to walk alongside those seeking hope, support, and transformation. Camryn is able to see clients ages 6 and up at the Shreveport office at only $30/session.
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Britney is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who uses strengths-based narrative and collaborative approaches that support clients in establishing, implementing, and achieving their goals. Her purpose is to help clients recognize and embrace their strengths while normalizing their unique qualities.
Britney enjoys helping people navigate through depression, anxiety, anger issues, and relationship issues.
In her spare time, Britney loves listening to music, occasional road trips, and trying new foods.
Britney is in-network with some insurance companies; she can accept BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Oxford, UHC, and self-pay for $125/session; she also works with FRST.
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Hey! My name is Olivia, but my clients call me Liv. It is my passion to come alongside you on your unique journey in this life! I’m here to listen, connect, challenge, and advocate for the most healthy, self-aware, and fulfilled version of yourself. My purpose in this life is to give others an authentic, creative, and safe space to grow into who they are and who they want to be.
My specialty is giving my clients a safe space where they can be authentic about who they are and what they are going through. I strongly believe that we are all human and that we not only need this space, but deserve this space. I believe that the most important part of therapy is the connection that we build with each other. I use an integration of approaches, but I focus most of my integration on; Humanistic Therapy, Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Trauma Therapy. I believe that therapy is about more than managing your symptoms, it is about determining the root cause of your symptoms.
My ideal client is a client that feels as if they are not understood. A client that is unique and what culture would call a bit of a “black sheep”. In my practice, this has meant that I have worked with many neurodivergent clients, that may have Autism or ADHD, or both. I work with clients that have issues due to trauma, depression, anxiety, and maladaptive views of themselves, others, and the world. My clients’ goals are to become more self-aware, heal from their traumas, change their maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors, and come to accept, and even love, who they are and who they want to be in this life.
I believe that therapy should be a space where we can travel to deep, difficult places, but I also believe it should be a space where we can be creative and even have fun! One of my favorite things is laughing with my clients. So, if you want to move towards healing, loving yourself, and learning to romanticize your life…come hang out with me! We will learn, grow, cry, and even laugh together :)
Some fun facts about me:
1.) I am a PROUD neurodivergent :)
2.) I love inner child work! One of my main goals in this life, is to make little me feel seen, heard, and loved.
2.) I love traveling and experiencing other cultures! My favorite place that I ever lived is Uganda, Africa.
3.) I have two soul cats named Stevie and Poe, named after Stevie Nicks and Edgar Allan Poe.
3.) I’ve been skydiving!
4.) I love to go thrifting/antiquing/estate sale-ing.
5.) My partner is from Hong Kong, China and I LOVE the Asian culture! My favorite holiday is Chinese New Year!
She can accept BCBS, UHC and UMR at this time.
She can also accept self-pay rate: $125/session.
Liv currently has a waitlist, but she looks forward to the chance to work with you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Cat specializes in mind-body connection, anxiety, PTSD, grief, & trauma. She believes that a person’s experiences throughout their lifetime help to create the person they are today and also knows the mind and body work together for the overall health of the individual. Cat uses an eclectic counseling style that incorporates numerous theories and methods with her clients. She incorporates mindfulness, grounding, and relaxation techniques in addition to aromatherapy, sound therapy, breathing techniques, and visualization among other sensory components in her sessions. She is also EMDR-trained and is a Yoga 200 hour RYT
During sessions, she explores unconscious, deeply buried thoughts and feelings in order to bring them forward into the conscious mind to be addressed. She helps her clients address and change maladaptive beliefs, thought patterns, and unproductive coping skills. She incorporates solution-focused therapy which helps her clients use their own strengths to manage their present issues. Also, Cat examines nutrition as it plays a very important role in the functioning of the mind and body. She believes past events and current stressors contribute to unhealthy functioning.
Catherine can accept self-pay ($80/session) and FRST clients.
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I’m Jo Mendoza, a vibrantly queer, unapologetically nerdy, tattoo-loving therapist who’s here to walk alongside you in your mental health journey. Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck in a plateau, we can work together to create meaningful and authentic change in your life.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, I’m currently pursuing a doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Louisiana Tech University. I earned both my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2018) and my Master’s degree in Counseling (2020) from Northern Arizona University. When I’m not in session, I enjoy camping, video games, adding to my tattoo collection, and spending time with my two affectionate cats, Jazz and Acree.
I believe therapy should be a collaboration, one grounded in both scientific evidence and deeply human experience. My approach is individualized, affirming, and flexible because no two people are the same, and healing should never be a one-size-fits-all solution.
Some of my current areas of focus include: • ADHD & Autism • Anxiety & Depression • Disordered Eating & Body Image • Grief & Loss • Stress & Life Transitions • Substance Use Concerns • Queer & Trans Affirming Therapy • Social Skills Support
If you're looking for a space where you'll be respected, celebrated, and truly heard — all while working through life’s challenges with evidence-based tools — I’d love to connect.
You can schedule with me by contacting 318-440-0864 or the Healing Minds Office
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Administrative Assistant
The Healing Minds Administrative Assistant greets our clients with a friendly, furry face and wagging tail.
Winnie may join us in session, so please alert intake if you have any pet allergies prior to your first appointment.
Animals can often help people who struggle with mental illness. Ask your therapist about emotional support animals and how to obtain a letter. Please note, however, that an emotional support animal differs from a service animal.
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Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're used to carrying everything on your own. My goal is to create an atmosphere where you can show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.
My name is Allyson, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and crisis situations. I have also worked with first responders and understand the unique stressors that can come with high-pressure careers, including chronic stress, burnout, exposure to trauma, and balancing personal well-being with professional responsibilities.
My counseling style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I see my role as helping you gain insight, develop practical tools, and build confidence in your ability to move forward. I use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Relational Therapy, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain about your next steps, or simply looking for a place to process life's challenges, I would be honored to support you.
She is now accepting new clients at a self-pay rate of $125.00. The insurance she takes is: UHC, UMR, BCBS, Cigna, and Aetna.
In-person and telehealth options available. Allyson can be reached at 318-459-8892 or allyson@healingminds.com.