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Lela Brown, MA, LPC

Lela is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor of General Studies. She earned her Master’s Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Lic #3562) and serves as the Director of the Professional Evaluation Program. She has been an integral part of…

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Stewart Bedillion, LPC, EMDR, NCC

Stewart has Masters degrees both in Pastoral Ministry, Luther Rice Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA, and Professional Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#5232) registered with the Louisiana State Board of Examiners, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He is also trained in…

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Sean Bryan, LPC

Sean graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a B.A. in Psychology in 2003 and an M.A. in Substance Abuse Counseling in 2005. He received his licensure as an LPC on December 14, 2007 (License #3610). Since graduating in 2005, he has been privileged to work in a variety of fields, including inpatient…

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Shirley Jones, RAC

Shirley Jones is a Registered Addiction Counselor. She is licensed by the State of Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. Shirley began her career 31 years ago working outpatient and inpatient substance abuse. She received her certification in 2007. Shirley’s chosen counseling approach is cognitive behavioral therapy and client center therapy. Focusing on behavioral changes, twelve…

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Jennifer Garrett, FNP

Jennifer became part of the team at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in October 2016 bringing 21 years of healthcare experience. She is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern State University with a Master’s Degree in Nursing with the role concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer also has bachelor’s degrees in Nursing from University of Louisiana at…

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Michael McCormick, MD ABAM Certified

Dr. McCormick is a native of Northeast Louisiana. He is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport. He completed his Family Medicine residency through the University of Arkansas in 1999. He found an interest in Addiction Medicine while in practice and became board certified through…

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Jay Weiss, MD, ASAM Certified

Dr. Jay Weiss is a board-certified psychiatrist with over four decades of experience in military and clinical practice. A graduate of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, he completed his residency in Psychiatry while serving in the United States Air Force, where he served honorably for 30 years. He holds board certifications in Psychiatry…

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Courtney Tarver

Courtney joined Palmetto’s team in August 2020. She brings 10 years of experience in the Medical Field, most recently working at Northeast Louisiana Health Center for 3.5 years. Courtney graduated from Louisiana Technical College for Computer Specialist-Applications in 2005. She graduated from Louisiana Technical College with a degree in (PCT) Patient Care Technician in 2012.…

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