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Project Fleur-de-lis™ Staff

Mark A. Sands, M.D. Metairie New Orleans	· Board Certified in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry, Infant, · Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · LSU Medical Center – Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and · Pediatrics Specialties: Pediatric consultation liaison psychiatry Psychopharmacology Neuropsychiatry including developmental disabilities Psychotherapy

Bill Colomb, M.D. Mandeville	· Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry Specialties: Psychopharmacology Mood Disorders ADHD Adult Psychiatry Referrals Psychotherapy
Rene’ C. Duffourc, III, M.D. Mandeville	· Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry Specialties: ADHD – Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychopharmacology Mood and Anxiety Disorders Adult Psychiatry Referrals Psychotherapy
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Psychology

Douglas W. Walker, Ph.D. Mandeville	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist Specialties: Individual and family therapy Pediatric psychology/chronic illness/pain management Psycho-educational evaluations Anxiety management Infant Mental Health Affect (mood) Disorders Group (Asperger Syndrome)

Kathy Robison, Ph.D. Metairie	· Licensed Psychologist · Certified School Psychologist Specialties: Psychological/Educational Evaluations Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy AD/HD Learning Disabilities Adolescent Adjustment Problems

Baraka Perez, Ph.D. New Orleans	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist Specialties: Post Traumatic Stress Child and Adolescent Therapy Marriage and Family Therapy

Kristy Bourgeois, Ph.D. Mandeville	· Clinical Associate Specialties: Psychological/Educational Evaluations Child and Adolescent Therapy AD/HD Learning Disabilities Developmental Disabilities School Consultation

Michelle M. Boze, Psy.D. Mandeville	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Certified Sport Psychologist Specialties: Psychological & Psycho-educational evaluations Mood & Anxiety Disorders with children AD/HD Post-traumatic Stress Disorders Developmental Disabilities Individual & Group Therapies Performance enhancement/ Mental skills training

Pamela B. Deters, PhD Metairie Mandeville	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Louisiana and Alaska) Specialties: Trauma among ethnic minority and health disparities populations Child and Adolescent mental health/therapy Psychological and psycho-educational evaluations American Indian and Alaska Native mental health

Dahlia Topolosky, Psy.D. Metairie	· Clinical Associate Specialties: Child and Adolescent individual and group therapy AD/HD PTSD Mood / Anxiety Disorder Parent Guidance School Consultation

Carissa L. Bokelberg, Psy.D. Metairie New Orleans	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist Specialties: Psychological & Psycho-educational Evaluations Forensic Evaluations Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Affective (Mood) Disorders Serious Mental Illness Individual Therapy and Group Psycho-education

Monique Matherne, Ph.D. Metairie	· Clinical Associate Specializations: Individual and group therapy Psychological and Psycho-educational testing Mood and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Nicole Robichaux Keene, PsyD, APRN Metairie New Orleans	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Specializations: Mood and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents and adults Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Psychopharmacology Individual psychotherapy

Michelle L. Niemeier, Ph.D. New Orleans	· Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor Specialties: Play Therapy Child/Adolescent/Family Therapy Mood / anxiety disorders Pediatric psychology/acute and chronic illness Post-traumatic stress Psychological / Psychoeducational Evaluations

Pat Blackwell, Ph.D. New Orleans	· Licensed Developmental Psychologist Specialties: Infant mental health Developmental disabilities Behavior challenges in young children Social skills enhancement in children Parenting

Cristy L. Akins, Ph.D. MSCP Metairie	· Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist · Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Children’s Hospital of New Orleans-Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology Specialties: Pediatric neuropsychological assessment Psychological/ Psychoeducational assessment Psychopharmacology

Nance’ D. Epstein, BA Psychometrist Mandeville	Assessment of psychological and neuropsychological functioning, cognition, academic achievement, attention, development, memory, language, personality and behavior.
Rachel Rashkin-Shoot, MS Metairie	· Pre-doctoral Intern

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Counseling

John G. Hill, LCSW Metairie	· Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Board Approved Clinical Supervisor Specialties: Child Psychotherapy Individual and Family Therapy Adjustment to Chronic Illness Developmental Disabilities Posttraumatic Stress Disorders

Lisa Donze Erichson LCSW Mandeville	· Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialties: Asperger's Syndrome (group, individual and parent support) Child / Adolescent survivors of sexual abuse / assault (group and individual counseling)
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Administration

Mark Covington Metairie	· Executive Director / Practice Manager
Douglas W. Walker, Ph.D. Mandeville	· Director of Clinical Services · Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Stephen J. Engro Metairie	· Director of Development
Darci R. Jones, CPA, MHCM Metairie	· Business Manager
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Support Staff

Mary Vitrano Metairie	· Billing Manager
Joy Vullo Metairie	· Intake Coordinator
Carolyn Reddiex Metairie	· Administrative Assistant
Debra Morales Mandeville	· Administrative Assistant
Cindy Scharfenstein Mandeville	· Administrative Assistant
LaTaisha Bridges New Orleans	· Administrative Assistant
Carolyn New New Orleans	· Administrative Assistant
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Project Fleur-de-lis™

Jayme Bensel Metairie	· Clinical Services Coordinator
Laura Danna, GSW Metairie	· Assistant Clinical Director
Kate Gegenheimer Metairie	· Research Assistant and Database Manager
Beth Cooney, LCSW Metairie	· School Counselor Liaison
Sharon A. Heno, M.Ed., NCC Metairie	· School Counselor Liaison
Rachel Rashkin-Shoot, MS Metairie	· Pre-doctoral Intern
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