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First West Counseling Center

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First West Counseling Center

First West Counseling Center provides affordable, professional, Christian counseling.

We offer marriage and family therapy, individual counseling, and group therapy for a variety of issues including: marriage, parent-child relationships, child behavior issues, spiritual Issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and substance abuse.

09/04/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Calley Reed

Calley began working with the First West Counseling Team in May of 2023. She is a PLPC and has her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling from Liberty University. She provides counseling to children, adolescents, and marriage and family therapy. Calley enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling and camping, missions, and playing her guitar.

If you would like to make an appointment with Calley, call our office today. She will primarily be located in Vidalia, but she will be in our West Monroe office one day a week on Wednesdays. 318-322-1427

09/02/2026

We all are waiting for someone to reach out to us and accept us. We all want the same thing, so why aren't we the ones who extend that hand?

If you need someone in your corner as you navigate life, our counselors are here for you. Call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

08/31/2026

Lone wolf sounds cool until life gets hard. We are designed for something so much richer than going it alone.

If you need help locating places to find community in your life, our counselors can help you brainstorm some places to start. Call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

08/28/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Katie Brandon

Katie joined the First West Counseling Center in 2023. She holds a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. Katie is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Louisiana and works with a variety of clients and presenting problems. Katie values a collaborative relationship with clients and favors a cognitive-behavioral approach. She is also trained in an evidence-based type of therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is used to assist individuals dealing with all types of trauma or PTSD. Katie’s strengths and interests lie in the mind body connection. She favors a holistic approach to treatment and addresses clients as a “whole” by considering one’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

If you would like to make an appointment with Katie, call our office today to schedule. 318-322-1427

08/26/2026

⏰ TAKE A MINUTE ⏰

Our Director, Todd Sherwin, talks about three steps that can help you resolve conflicts.

Which step did you find the most helpful or insightful?

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08/24/2026

What does bravery look like for you today? Showing up, staying put even when you want to run, or making that call you have been avoiding.

If you need someone to walk alongside you as you navigate being or becoming brave, our counselors are here for you. Call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

08/21/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: C.J. Beck

C.J. joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2010. He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northeast Louisiana University. C.J. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In addition to counseling, C.J. works full-time as a Major for the West Monroe Police Department. In his spare time, C.J. enjoys cooking, public speaking, watching baseball, and spending time with his family.

If you would like to make an appointment with CJ, call our office today to schedule! 318-322-1427

08/19/2026

It's the middle of the week! Take today as another opportunity to make a healthy change, start something new, or reach out to that person that has been on your mind all week.

If you need a listening ear or a safe place to talk, our counselors are here for you. Call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

08/17/2026

If you've ever apologized for being behind, pushed through when you should have stopped, or felt like you just cannot carry this anymore...this post was made for you.

If you need help learning when to stop, rest, or just rearrange your priorities, our counselors are here for you! Call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

08/14/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kaitlin Ganey

Kaitlin holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults, as well as couples and families. She is passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth and specializes in working with diverse populations facing various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. “I believe growth happens in the space where client’s feel safe and empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly and non-judgmentally, and I strive to assist clients toward gaining insight, developing coping strategies, and cultivating resilience as they navigate life’s challenges.” In her spare time, Kat can likely be found getting lost in a book or two, baking, or spending time outdoors with her husband, kids and pups.

If you would like to make an appointment with Kaitlin, call our office today to schedule your first appointment. 318-322-1427

Address

212 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA
71291

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13183221427

Website

http://fwcounseling.cc/

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