Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our Team of Therapists
Our Therapists are highly trained and skilled in their chosen field. We think they are all excellent at what they do but here is a little more information to help you chose the right fit for you.
Marguerite (Peggy) Salley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Credentialed in Transactional Analysis, Sex Therapy, and EMDR. Offers individual, couples and group therapy with adults. Specializes in anxiety and depression.
Linda Watts
She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. She has been in private practice at Interactional Services for over 37 years. She serves the population of children, adolescents, adults, marriage and family, couples therapy, and groups. She specializes in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship concerns, grief and loss, marital and couples’ conflict, and children. She is trained in EMDR for trauma therapy for adults as well as children.
Lynn Vauclin, LPC LMFT
Lynn has a master’s degree in counseling and guidance and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Louisiana. For over 20 years, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s most difficult moments. She strives to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment to explore and process her client’s unique experiences and help facilitate healing and growth.
Jennifer Monsour, LPC, LMFT
Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Shreveport and holds MA Counseling and Guidance and MA Industrial and Organizational Psychology degrees from Louisiana Tech University. Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in counseling individuals, groups, and families. She specializes in working with clients with anxiety, depression, and communication and conflict resolution for couples and families. Jennifer is certified in EMDR, a technique used for facilitating the healing of trauma.
Sarannette Frontaura-Duck, LPC, NCC
Sarannette is a bilingual (English\Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. She worked as a counselor for 3 years at a local psychiatric hospital and has been in private practice for 14 years. Her clients consist of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. She counsels individuals, couples, and families consisting of all genders, race, and ethnicity. She is skilled in helping individuals who are working through life changes, depression, grief, loss, divorce, anxiety, AD/HD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, and substance abuse, among other issues. In her former life, after obtaining an MBA from the Interamerican U. of Puerto Rico, she worked 20 years in different corporate positions in a number of marketplaces.
“Becoming is better than being.” –Carol S. Dweck
Gif Gillen
“Hi my name is Gif Gillen and I was born and raised in Shreveport, La. I received my masters in counseling and guidance from LA Tech in 2011 and my subsequent Licensed Professional Counselor in 2013. Although my experiences have been primarily working with youth, I also have a strong focus on helping adults, couples and families. I utilize an open, honest and adaptive approach tailored to each individual’s personality and specific goals in order to best support clients in improving their lives.”
Dr. Sarah Drummond
Dr. Drummond has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Louisiana. Dr. Drummond works with adults in individual psychotherapy. Dr. Drummond believes the therapeutic relationship offers an opportunity and a healing environment through which to understand painful circumstances, as well as oneself, others, and the world more deeply. Self-awareness, symptom relief, improved relationships and functioning, and movement toward living life in a more purposeful and meaningful manner are a few of Dr. Drummond’s passions, as well as some of the many possibilities and areas of growth psychotherapy affords.
Natalie Berlin
Natalie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Louisiana Tech University. She has experience with providing counseling services to individuals who have been challenged with depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem and adjustment issues, relationship building, LGBTQ+ issues, communication skills, conflict resolution, and trauma. Natalie approaches therapy from an eclectic perspective and enjoys helping individuals and families learn how to help themselves. She believes that each of her clients is unique, and therefore deserves a unique treatment plan, collaborating with their lifestyle and their willingness for growth and change.
Sydney Allen, LPC
Sydney D. Allen, LPC is a licensed professional counselor with a Master’s degree from Louisiana Tech University with an emphasis on school counseling, working with children, youth and families. Sydney has over 35 years experience working with school age children, parents and families, and has been a licensed therapist for 26 years. As a practicing therapist, she helps to identify and treat mental illness in her clients, as well as help people through difficult times. Acknowledging that no single approach is the right one for every individual, she uses a wide range of modalities and approaches for her client centered therapy
Micah James LPC
Micah James is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his Masters in Counseling and Guidance degree from Louisiana Tech University. He primarily works with children, adolescents, and young adults. He works with individuals and families to address such issues as anxiety, anger, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationships. He believes in creating a space that will allow for an individual to heal and grow through exploration and processing their experiences.
Lauren Wagnon
Lauren Wagnon is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) who is working towards full licensure through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She earned her Masters in Counseling and Guidance degree from Louisiana Tech University. She works with individuals and families to address such issues as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, and life transitions. She strives to create a warm and accepting space where clients can learn more about themselves and improve their overall wellbeing.
Dr. Thomas Latiolais
Thomas (Dr. L) G. Latiolais, M.D., F.A.A.P., M.A., P.L.P.C., N.B.C.C.
Life Purpose Certified Life Coach
Specialties
1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Career development/planning (Young Adult/Professional)
4. Children’s Counseling
5. Men’s issues
6. Family
7. School Failure
8. Pre-engagement
9. Pre-marital
Types of Therapy Used:
Dr. L uses cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, solution focused brief therapy, family therapy and groups as tools to assist the client in their therapeutic journey. He supports individuals, couples, and families to improving communication, strengthening, and healing their bonds. Sometimes, however, it may be a matter of accepting the fact that we cannot change others. Instead, we can focus on our own thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Thus, moving through or around a relationship, job, or other circumstance which does not fill us with joy.
Sports, Travel, Gardening
Dr. L and his family are LSU Tiger fans and travel to games or follow their beloved Tigers on television or social media. He enjoys traveling to visit children and grandchildren, as well as beach vacations and camping. Dr. L loves to tend his garden and watch vegetables and flowers grow.
Mary Grace Failla
Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance obtained from Louisiana Tech University in 2022. Mary Grace has a passion for working with children, adolescents and young women using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), person-centered, strengths-based and solution-focused techniques depending on the client’s needs. Mary Grace specializes in OCD, exposure therapy, anxiety, phobias, depression, childhood trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal relationship struggles, career/life balance and coping with grief/loss. She finds it important to open a safe and validating space for client’s to express their most vulnerable thoughts and concerns while providing emotional support.