Article archive / March 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 7. Source pages: 18.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, who has worked in the field of behavioral health since 1989 in a variety of public and private facilities and programs serving in roles ranging from direct care, clinician, and administrator. I obtained a Bachelors in Social Counseling, a Masters in Pre-Clinical Psychology / Psychometrics, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My internship was at the Mississippi State Hospital, and my postdoctoral residency was with the LSUHSC Juvenile Corrections Program. I also completed a Postdoctoral Masters of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology. My career experiences have spanned across a variety of settings including mental health, addiction, and forensics, governmental steering committees, management teams on the state level, and appointments to State Governmental/Legislative Committees.
My practice ranges from the evaluation and treatment of forensic matters to emotional, behavioral, educational, mental health, and substance abuse problems. I am a Louisiana native and currently reside in Prairieville with my wife and two children. I have been a member of LPA for almost 17 years, beginning as a Masters-level student. I now serve as the Chair of Membership for LPA. In the past, I have served on the Executive Committee in LPA in different capacities, but have focused on issues of membership/enrollment activities as this is critical for LPA in establishing effective advocacy and developing the profession. I am also the Secretary for the Louisiana Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. In 2008, LPA honored me with the Early Career Award. My experience in different capacities within LPA has helped me to understand the importance of investing and supporting the continued development of the profession of psychology. If given the opportunity, I look forward to leading the organization and to further advancing psychology in the State of Louisiana. I have benefited from my involvement with LPA, and offer my service as a means of giving back to our larger professional community.
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