Clinical and Medical Psychologist

Dr. Laurie Z. Darling is a licensed clinical psychologist and a native of New Orleans, LA. She earned her Master's and Ph.D. in Medical/Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with intensive training in behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, and health psychology. Dr. Darling’s practice emphasizes the use of empirically supported, evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment with children, adults, and older adults. She provides customized psychological assessment related to a variety of cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral areas, including ADHD, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and acute/chronic health conditions. She also conducts pre-procedural evaluations for medical interventions pertaining to weight loss and pain management. In addition, Dr. Darling offers consultation, intervention and treatment within a cognitive-behavioral framework to help individuals overcome obstacles and gain the tools to become healthier, happier and more successful. She is dually licensed in Louisiana and Alabama.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Binder Stabler received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Child Development (double major) from Florida State University and both her Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed her clinical internship in child and adult clinical psychology at DePelchin Children's Center and Ben Taub General Hospital, both affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Binder Stabler specializes in evaluation and treatment of children with a suspected Developmental Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She is also interested in diagnosis and treatment of children with learning and attentional disorders and children exposed to trauma.  Dr. Binder Stabler uses empirically supported treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral methods, to address internalizing and externalizing behavior problems.   Dr. Binder Stabler works closely with medical and educational providers to ensure a multidisciplinary and integrated treatment approach is utilized.

Clinical Psychologist

John Tracy is a postdoctoral intern who earned his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Louisiana Tech University. He is a former graduate of Louisiana State University. He has experience in providing psychotherapy and assessment services to children and adults. Dr. Tracy has training in residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment and individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression. He completed his doctoral internship at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System and also completed national VA training for the treatment of PTSD. Dr. Tracy provides psychotherapy for adolescents and adults primarily related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma. He also provides personality, career, and cognitive assessments, including ADHD and Learning Disorder evaluations.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Averette received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Carleton College and then went on to work in college admissions for a few years. Cedrina later completed the requirements for a Masters of Education degree in Counseling and a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston in Texas. She completed a one-year internship at the Southern Louisiana Internship Consortium in Baton Rouge, LA as part of her doctoral requirements. She has conducted therapy and assessment in a variety of clinical settings including university counseling centers, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, private practice, vocational rehabilitation programs and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Administration hospital in Houston, TX. She has counseled a diverse set of client populations, from college students to Veterans to older adults. During her pre-doctoral internship training she provided group therapy and assessment to pre-trial, civilly committed and NGBRI patients at a state hospital in Jackson, LA. Most recently, she served as a staff therapist for the Louisiana State University Mental Health Service. Dr. Averette specializes in adult psychotherapy, evaluation and assessment. She often integrates the evidence-based approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Romano is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. He founded Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D. & Associates in 2005.  Dr. Romano has worked in the field of behavioral health since 1989 in a variety of public and private facilities and programs serving in roles ranging from direct care to clinician to administrator.  He obtained his Bachelors in Social Counseling, his Masters in Pre-Clinical Psychology / Psychometrics, and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  He completed his doctoral internship at the Mississippi State Hospital and his postdoctoral residency with the LSUHSC Juvenile Corrections Program.  In addition, Dr. Romano completed his Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology through Alliant International University in 2010.  His private practice ranges from the evaluation and treatment of forensic (legal) matters to emotional, behavioral, educational, mental health, and substance abuse problems.  Dr. Romano was the sole recipient of the Louisiana Psychological Association's Early Career Award in 2008.  He has been featured in local and national periodicals as well as on television and radio talk shows discussing topics ranging from sex offending to parenting, and violent mental health.  Dr. Romano currently provides services at his Main Clinic (Baton Rouge) and provides community-based services throughout Louisiana.