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Medical Team
Nzinga Harrison, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Specialties: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry
Nzinga Harrison, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Steve North, MD
Vice President, Medical Operations
Specialties: Family Medicine, Adolescent Medicine
Steve North, MD
Vice President, Medical Operations
Vanessa De La Cruz, MD
Louisiana State Medical Director
My name is Vanessa de la Cruz. I am the State Medical Director for Louisiana. I am an Adult Psychiatrist and I am also certified in Addiction Medicine. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, psychosis, personality disorders, and substance use disorders via medication management (including buprenorphine) and therapy. I employ an evidence-based, trauma focused approach. I have experience in developing integrated care programs and feel fortunate to be part of Eleanor Heath’s whole person care focus to help people live amazing lives.
Alice Roque, FNP
MAT APN in Metairie, LA
Hi, I’m Alice. I am an AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Providing compassionate, individualized care and health education is important to me, and I enjoy being a part of the Eleanor Health team, where we strive to do this daily for each of our members.
Jadebrey Kennon, PMHNP
MAT/Psych APN in Shreveport, LA
Hello! My name is Jadebrey Kennon
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Jadebrey Kennon, PMHNP
MAT/Psych APN in Shreveport, LA
Hello! My name is Jadebrey Kennon and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been in the nursing field for 19 years. I am blessed to be a part of Eleanor Health and I share the mission of treating the whole person. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Monique Williams, FNP
MAT APN in Baton Rouge, LA
Hey ya’ll. My name is Monique Williams and I am a Family Nurse Practitioner
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Monique Williams, FNP
MAT APN in Baton Rouge, LA
Hey ya’ll. My name is Monique Williams and I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have been a nurse for about 10 years. I have worked in multiple different healthcare fields but mental/behavioral health and addiction medicine is near and dear to my heart. I am excited to be a part of Eleanor Health and working towards eliminating the stigma surrounding recovery. Outside of work and family, I enjoy continuing my education as well as serving the community with various organizations.
Nursing Team
Shamika Monday, RN
Nurse Care Manager in Baton Rouge, LA
Howdy! My name is Shamika Monday and I’m a Registered Nurse and Nurse Team Lead
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Shamika Monday, RN
Nurse Care Manager in Baton Rouge, LA
Howdy! My name is Shamika Monday and I’m a Registered Nurse and Nurse Team Lead for the New Markets. I am very passionate about holistic care and shaping a patient centered healthcare system. Everyday I am fortunate to help and watch our members at Eleanor Health grow in their recovery. When I’m not working, you will find me wrangling my wild tribe and completing my Master’s.
Nikki Beam, LPN
LPN in Metairie, LA
Hey! My name is Nikki Beam, and I am the nurse for the Metairie clinic. My favorite part about working for Eleanor Health is meeting and learning our new members and being a part of their recovery journey. Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my daughter!
Therapists
Julie Insyxiengmay, MS, MSW, LCSW
Lead Clinician in Baton Rouge, LA
Hi! My name is Julie Insyxiengmay (n-six-sing-may).
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Julie Insyxiengmay, MS, MSW, LCSW
Lead Clinician in Baton Rouge, LA
Hi! My name is Julie Insyxiengmay (n-six-sing-may). I am the Lead Clinician at the Baton Rouge Clinic. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in various clinical settings and roles to remedy barriers and help individuals live amazing lives. I am honored for this opportunity to support and work side-by-side with the Eleanor Health Care Team in providing whole-person care and evidence-based practice. In support of our community member’s recovery journey, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and delivering quality service. In my years of experience, I learned humans are resilient. Thus, with the right support and resources in place, you can overcome any challenge. During my time away from Eleanor Health, I focused on self care by traveling, hiking, playing tennis, and TV dramas.
Brittany Willard, LCSW
Lead Clinician in Metairie, LA
My name is Brittany Willard and I’ve joined Eleanor Health as the Lead Clinician in Metairie, LA.
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Brittany Willard, LCSW
Lead Clinician in Metairie, LA
My name is Brittany Willard and I’ve joined Eleanor Health as the Lead Clinician in Metairie, LA. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have enjoyed working in the healthcare field for 14 years. I was drawn to Eleanor Health because I believe in their mission to meet people where they are. My passion has always been to help people navigate through life whether it be adjusting to a chronic illness, cycling through the stages of grief, or walking them through the difficulties of the healthcare system. I’m excited to be a part of a team who believes in whole person care. In life we all need a helping hand and I am here to help our members live amazing lives! Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and exercising.
Richelle Van Buren-Walls, LCSW
Lead Clinician in Shreveport, LA
My name is Richelle Van Buren-Walls and I am excited to be a part of the Eleanor Health team. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about empowering people to live their best lives and to meet their desired therapeutic goals. I have worked the past 12 years providing addiction and mental health services to members of our community. Outside of work I enjoy hosting a book club with my friends, watching soccer games, traveling whenever I can, and mostly I love being with my family.
Health Advocates
Brittany Ray, MPH
Health Advocate, Louisiana
Hi, my name is Emily Alderson. I am happy to be a part of the Eleanor Health team. Providing peer support is very important to me, as I am in recovery myself. I know the value of one person sharing their lived experience with another. I have spent the last 15 years (either personally or professionally) getting to know people in recovery and learning the key components of what can make recovery a success. When I am not working I like to draw, spend time with my 3 dogs and stay connected with friends and family.
Community Recovery Partners (CRPs)
Emily Alderson
Community Recovery Partner in Baton Rouge, LA
Hi, my name is Emily Alderson. I am happy to be a part of the Eleanor Health team. Providing peer support is very important to me, as I am in recovery myself. I know the value of one person sharing their lived experience with another. I have spent the last 15 years (either personally or professionally) getting to know people in recovery and learning the key components of what can make recovery a success. When I am not working I like to draw, spend time with my 3 dogs and stay connected with friends and family.
Katie Ostroff
Community Recovery Partner in Metairie, LA
Hi I’m Katie! I’m the CRP at the Metairie, Louisiana Clinic. I’ve spent the majority of my undergrad and graduate courses in college focused on mental health and trauma – finding ways that I can help populations in need. My passion for people has been the driving source of my career. Being in recovery myself has made a profound impact on my life and I am thrilled to share experiences with those who have been in similar shoes as I have. I am convinced that every human can and should live the life they’ve dreamed for – even if (and when) it requires help from others. When I am not at Eleanor Health, I am spending time with my husband, son, cat, and dog.
Member Experience Administrative Specialists (MEAS)
Raquel Gibson
Member Experience Administrative Specialist, Baton Rouge, LA
My name is Raquel and I am excited to be the MEAS for the Baton Rouge area. I have been in healthcare for the past 9 years and I have always wanted to do more to reach out in my community and this position will give me that opportunity. I am looking forward to interacting with a diverse population that is so underserved and underappreciated and make an impact in their lives in some way. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy cooking, reading, and relaxing in nature in my spare time.
Florence Francois
Member Experience Administrative Specialist in Metairie, LA
My name is Florence Francois and I am the Metairie, Louisiana Member Experience Administrator Specialist. I’ve had the pleasure of working chairside caring for members of my community and helping them live their best lives for over 11 years in the medical field. When the opportunity presented itself to continue to do so in a new field and environment I joined Eleanor Health. When I am not at Eleanor Health, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, gardening and exploring my great city, New Orleans.
Toni Thompson
Member Experience Administrative Specialist in Shreveport, LA
My name is Toni Thompson and I am the Member Experience Administrative Specialist in the Shreveport, Louisiana office. I have been a Mental Health Advocate for most of my life and have had various professional roles within the mental health arena. I was drawn to Eleanor Health because of their commitment to meet everyone where they are without judgment. Outside of Eleanor I love spending time with my family. I am a first time published and #1 best selling author as of 2021, love to read, crafting and travel.
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