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​MEET OUR TEAM


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BARBARA ALLMAN

FOUNDER, CEO

Barbara, a Licensed Professor Counselor, is the founder and CEO of New Choice Counseling Center, LLC (since 2014). Her advanced academic background is in human relations and counselor education and supervision with an emphasis in mental health counseling.  Barbara has over a decade of professional counseling and mental health experience working with couples, adults, children, teens, and adolescents faced with a plethora of concerns to include, but not limited to,  anxiety, mood and depressive disorders, trauma, relationship and worklife balance issues.
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ASHLEY NASH

MA/MHP

Ashley received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Grambling State University and a Master's in Criminal Justice from Grambling State University.  She has been working in the mental health field since 2014. "I enjoy working as a BHP because I have an interest in helping children."
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JENNIFER STOUTE

Office Manager

​ I am currently a senior, pursuing a bachelor in the science of Psychology with a Christian Counseling cognate, as well as a minor in business. Working as an Intake Coordinator/Office manager here at New Choice Counseling Center has given me great insight into the mental health field. I am truly blessed to be working for a company that helps employees and clients grow through encouragement and love. 

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LYNETTE JONES

MSW/RSW

Lynnette Jones, a Registered Social Worker,  has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Northwestern State University and a Master's in Social Work from Grambling State University.  She has over ten years of mental health experience across a variety of treatment settings to include: inpatient, outpatient, and community-based.  Lynnette serves children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups.  She is currently the Program Director at New Choice and believes in a holistic strengths-based approach which considers the needs, wants, and desires of the of client  first and foremost. ​
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JENNIFER BURKS

MS/MHP

My name is Jennifer M. Burks. I'm a native of Ruston LA, and now resides in Shreveport. I obtained my  Bachelor and Master degrees from Grambling State University. I began my career in Behavioral Health in February 2013. I have dedicated myself to helping my clients live a product life in their natural environment.
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CASSANDRA  JOHNSON

MS/MHP

Cassandra Sweet-Johnson has been providing mental health services with New Choice Counseling since 2015. Her passion is helping people realize their full potential. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Grambling State University with a dual major of Elementary Education and Special Education (Mild/Moderate).  Additionally, she received her Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. 
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BRANDY  BROWN

MS/MHP

Brandy Brown is a mental health professional who helps young children, adolescents, and adults to overcome behavioral challenges to help them reach full potential in their life. Before starting to work with New Choice Counseling, Brandy worked as an educator for several parishes throughout Louisiana. Currently she is a TAP master teacher for Caddo Parish Schools.  Throughout her successful career in helping to educate children, Brandy wanted to do more and help those dealing with more than educational challenges. Brandy enjoys leisure reading of African American novels and spending time with her family. 
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MICHELLE LONG MERELLO


MS/LPC


Michelle Merello is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master Science of Counseling Psychology obtained in 2005.  She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services, and her specialties include working with persons dealing with substance use disorders.  She enjoys helping others grow and watching them succeed.  
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JASMINE GARDNER

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MA/MHP


My name is Jasmine Gardner from New Orleans, Louisiana.  I obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Grambling State University.  I have been in the mental health field for six great years.


SAMHSA’S  National Helpline:
800.662.HELP (4357)
TTY:  800.487.4889
318.658.9927
​1945 East 70th Street 
Ste. E.
Shreveport, LA 71105 


318.464.7356
5699 Getwell Road Southaven, MS. 38672

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