Staff

Justine graduated with her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in August 2024 and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lesley University in 2019. Her therapy style uses creativity in a gentle but evidence-based approach to support individuals in gaining inner peace as well as a sense of belonging, purpose, and fulfillment. Within Justine’s therapeutic approach, she encourages clients to safely explore childhood experiences, behavioral patterns, unconscious conditioning, and difficult emotions to identify what may no longer be serving them and ultimately process unresolved challenges so that they can live in their potential.  While Justine does specialize in working with adults with substance use, anxiety, and trauma challenges, she is experienced in supporting individuals with a variety of symptoms and disorders.

Book an appointment with Justine Booth, PLPC.

A native of New Orleans, Emily Buse holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Holy Cross University. She is currently a PLPC working under the supervision of April Ivy, LPC-S. After taking some personal time to be a full time mom, she is thrilled to be back seeing clients again. She specializes in working with adults struggling mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and women’s health and, since having added motherhood to her repertoire, she has also developed a passion for working with mothers navigating postpartum.

She approaches counseling from a person-centered, eclectic and holistic perspective, using a blend of cognitive behavioral, existential, solution-focused, and psychoeducation, with an aim to create a warm and inviting space, free from judgment or expectation. She chooses to focus on clients strengths, while also identifying areas for growth so as to empower clients to overcome personal obstacles. By redirecting clients’ negative thinking patterns towards healthier outlooks, the goal of her approach is that they may learn to navigate their circumstance from a different perspective. She is steadfast in the belief that there is always hope and that no mistake in life can’t be undone.

Book an appointment with Emily Buse, MA, PLPC.

Amanda Collins is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University of Louisiana. She spent six years working in special education before transitioning into counseling, which shaped how she approaches clinical work—grounded, relational, and deeply respectful of each person's lived experience.

Amanda specializes in working with individuals and couples navigating perinatal mental health, sexual trauma, identity development, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She is passionate about providing affirming, trauma-informed care to LGBTQIA+ clients and other marginalized communities. Amanda's clinical approach is integrative, drawing on attachment theory, narrative work, and parts-based therapy to help clients make sense of where they’ve been and figure out where they want to go. 

Book an appointment with Amanda Collins, MA, PLPC.

Christina was born and raised in the great city of New Orleans. Christina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified School Counselor in Louisiana. She is also in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and awaiting approval to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has over 7 years of experience working with clients of various backgrounds with moderate to severe mental health issues. She received her Masters from Southern University A&M College in Mental Health Counseling. She also received her Bachelors from Louisiana State University in Psychology with a minor in Leadership Development. Christina uses a multitude of therapies to assist clients for an engaging and therapeutic experience. She is accepting new clients for evening and weekend counseling appointments.

Book an appointment with Christina Leslie, LPC.

Pearl earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Xavier University of Louisiana. She received a Master of Health Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from LSU Health Science Center, New Orleans in 2021. Pearl is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with clients from various cultural backgrounds and experiences. Pearl utilizes therapeutic techniques from Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address the client’s needs and achieve therapeutic goals.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Book an appointment with Pearl Watson, MHS, LPC, NCC.

Samantha has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans and is a trained, and certified in Hypnosis. Operating from a multicultural feminist perspective, Samantha provides a safe and non-judgmental space to a diverse range of clients where they may feel empowered with the skills to access their own inner resilience and wisdom; as well as tools to find community resources that help build supportive networks for lasting emotional well-being. Integrating somatic therapy, breathwork, and expressive arts therapy with traditional talk therapy, she strives to create a collaborative experience where the client may feel free to express themselves at their own pace. Samantha has experience working with trauma and loss, anxiety and depression, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ and gender affirming care. She has worked as a professional teaching and touring performing artist, and in the spa/wellness industry in New Orleans for over 20 years. She also has a background in physical therapy and experience in treating patients with chronic illness and disability. She combines these healing arts to form a creative and holistic approach addressing mind, body, and soul.

Book an appointment with Samantha Young, PLPC, PTA