Meet Our Providers

Dr. Lauren Stokes

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Dr. Lauren Drerup Stokes was born and raised in Central Louisiana. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Kansas and her postdoctoral Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Alliant University. She is an active member of the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. Dr. Stokes trained under Dr. James Quillin and is eternally grateful for his mentorship, support, and tutelage. Dr. Stokes lives in Alexandria, Louisiana with her husband and two young children.

Dr. James Underhill

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Dr. James Underhill is a medical and neuropsychologist. He completed fellowships in neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, and forensic psychology. He is board certified in medical psychology. He practices in the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana and is both a national and international speaker and consultant. He comes to us from Austin, TX.

Dr. Larry Vaught

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Dr. Larry Vaught is a medical and school psychologist with experience in neuropsychological evaluations. He received his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He has been in private practice since 1986 treating both adults and children. He has also consulted in various rehabilitation settings such as Kaiser Rehab Center and Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital. He comes to us from Tulsa, OK.



Jennifer Andrus, LCSW

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Jennifer Andrus, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Centenary College and a Master’s Degree in social work from Louisiana State University. Jenny was born and raised in Central Louisiana and is the proud daughter of Dr. James Quillin. She has extensive experience working in multiple medical settings in the field of social work treating children, adolescents, and adults. Her services include individual therapy, parenting support, and group counseling. She lives in Alexandria, Louisiana with her husband and two young children.

Brandy Brodnax, LCSW

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Brandy Brodnax, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice  from Upper Iowa University and her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work at the University of Kentucky. She is licensed in both Louisiana and Texas. Brandy brings experience from various clinical and social service settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance use and addiction treatment, child welfare, and medical social work. Her diverse professional background has given her experience working with individuals and families facing complex mental health, medical, and psychosocial concerns.

Gabie Cangelosi-Carpenter, LPC

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Gabrielle “Gabie” Cangelosi-Carpenter, LPC  is a licensed professional counselor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Northwestern State University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern State University. Gabie was born and raised in Central Louisiana. She has experience working in multiple medical setting in the field of counseling treating children, adolescents, and adults. Gabie’s services include individual therapy, family therapy, and group counseling for all ages include children through adults. She lives in Pineville, Louisiana with her husband and three children.

Lakyn Boone, PhD

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Dr. Lakyn Boone is a postdoctoral clinical fellow with a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University and a PhD in counseling psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Boone was born and raised in the CENLA area and is proud to raise her daughters here with her loving husband. Under Dr. Stokes' supervision, Dr. Boone treats both children and adults, providing testing services and psychotherapy, including individual, family, and couples sessions as appropriate. With a specialty in adult trauma, she is proud to be a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy. Dr. Boone also has extensive experience treating childhood behavioral concerns, Autism, ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, and mood disorders in both children and adults. 

Lindsay Hoke, OT

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Bio coming soon!

Maddie Mitchell, LMSW

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Bio details coming soon for Maddie Mitchell, LMSW