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Focused Consciousness
We are accepting new patients and have immediate availability.
We accept most commercial insurance plans (BCBS, United/UMR,Aetna, Cigna) and are out-of-network for Medicaid and Medicare.
Meet Crissi Brooks, MA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Hi, I’m Crissi, a down-to-earth psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Monroe, West Monroe, and the wider Ark-La-Miss region who is fluent in Spanish and English. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life: teens navigating anxiety, adults facing late-diagnosed ADHD, families touched by trauma, and older adults navigating mood disorders. Whether in outpatient clinics, inpatient substance use programs, or immigrant detention centers, one truth keeps resurfacing: every mind—and every story—is unique.
What we can work on together:
- Depression & anxiety
- Bipolar & other mood disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Late-diagnosed ADHD and Autism in women
- Grief, loss & life transitions
How I approach care:
- Listen first. Our first visit is about you — your history, your hopes, and what “feeling better” looks like.
- Create a personalized plan. Together, we’ll choose the right mix of medication management, focused therapy, Creyos™ cognitive assessments, or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy when appropriate.
- Evolve together. Treatment isn’t static; we’ll adjust as your life and goals change.
I stay current with evidence-based practices through continuing education as a memberof the and through ongoing training with groups such as the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and ASKP3. My master’s thesis explored ketamine’s role in mental health, and the life-changing results I’ve witnessed since 2022 continue to inspire me. If you’re ready for transformative, personalized care, please call 318-667-6036 or request a complimentary 15-minute consultation online by clicking the button below. Your mental health matters—let’s embark on this journey together.
Meet John Brooks, MA, LMFT, LPC
Hello, I’m John Brooks a Monroe-based therapist who’s spent the last decade helping individuals, couples, and families across the Northeast Louisiana region untangle life’s toughest knots. My training in brief, structural strategic therapy means our sessions stay focused on actionable solutionsthat fit your strengths and values.
Areas I work with most often:
- Substance use & co-occuring disorders
- Marriage & partnership conflicts
- Family restructuring & parenting challenges
- Grief, anxiety, depression & PTSD
- Adolescent mental health hurdles
How therapy with me feels:
- Collaborative & practical: We’ll map out clear goals, then test small shifts in real-time so that the change sticks.
- Systems-oriented: You don’t live in a vacuum—so we’ll consider the broader webs of family, work, and community that shape your day-to-day.
- Open-minded & evidence-based: Alongside traditional talk therapy, I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression, and I’m preparing to integrate additional evidence-backed modalities as they become available.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a paramedic and registered nurse—from remote oil and gas rigs on multiple continents to hospice units and the 4th District Juvenile Drug Court here in Louisiana. Seeing people and families navigate crisis medicine and high-stress environments taught me how resilient we are—and how targeted support can spark real change. I bring that perspective into every session: steady, nonjudgmental guidance to help you realign the pieces and move forward. If you’re ready to rebuild connection, manage stress more effectively, or navigate a major transition, let’s talk.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation, and we’ll see whether I’m the right fit for your journey.
Carlene MacMillan, M.D.
Carlene MacMillan, M.D., is a Harvard-trained board-certified adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist and the VP of Clinical Innovation at Osmind, a platform that enables clinicians to deliver breakthrough mental health treatments. She is the Co-Chair of the Clinical TMS Society Insurance Committee and the Co-Chair of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consumer Issues Committee. Dr.MacMillan is also a member of the Ketamine Taskforce for Access to Safe Care and Insurance Coverage. She participates in real world evidence and post-marketing studies of transcranial magnetic stimulation and esketamine. She is extensively trained in Mentalization Based Treatment and applies it in individual, group therapy, family and team/systems settings.
Whole-person care, from your very first visit
Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Focused Consciousness, we combine evidence-based medication management, talk therapy, objective cognitive testing, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy so you receive the level of care that matches your unique needs and goals.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Crissi Brooks, PMHNP-BC, evaluates, diagnoses,and prescribes for a full spectrum of conditions, including:
- Depression & bipolar disorder
- Generalized & social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD
- PTSD & trauma-related disorders
- ADHD & executive function challenges
We partner closely with you and your primary care or specialty providers to refine medication plans that alleviate symptoms without compromising quality of life.
Talk Therapy
Licensed marriage & family therapist John Brooks, LMFT, LPC, offers in-person and telehealth counseling grounded in CBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches.
He helps clients navigate:
- Substance use & other co-occurring disorders
- Marriage, partnership, and family conflicts
- Grief, loss, and life transitions
- Adolescent mental health challenges
Sessions are available for children, teens, adults, couples, and families across Monroe, West Monroe, and the greater Ark-La-Miss region.
ADHD & Autism Testing (Powered by Creyos™)
Struggling with focus, organization, orsensory overwhelm? Our 20-minute, game-based Creyos™ cognitive assessment provides clients aged six and above with an objective snapshot of attention, working memory, andresponse control—key markers for ADHD and autism. Creyos™ provides scientifically validated tasks that assess core cognitive functions, giving you clear, numerical results you can trust.
One-time cost: $150 out-of-pocket (assessment only; visits are insurance-billable).
- Initial evaluation with Crissi, covered by most commercial insurance plans, to confirm the test is a good fit.
- Complete the assessment at home on your own device—no clinic visit needed.
- Follow-up appointment (insurance-billable) to review your personalized PDF report and map next-step treatment options. If medications are recommended, ongoing medication management visits are covered by most insurance plans.
You own the report and can share it with schools, employers, or other providers to support accommodation and care planning.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
For clients with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar depression, or PTSD, we offer ketamine sessions paired with integrative therapy. Crissi is trained by the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) and is a member of ASKP3, having guided hundreds of successful KAP experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.
(KAP is not indicated for primary psychotic disorders or severe cardiac conditions.)
Ready to begin?
Book your complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discover which path best fits your goals.
Conditions we treat
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Insomnia
Major Depressive Disorder/ Treatment Resistant Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Schizophrenia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most follow-up medication and therapy appointmentscan be done via secure telehealth. Initial consultations and all ketamine-assisted therapy sessions are conducted in our Monroe, Louisiana based clinic. If clinical circumstances require an in-person visit, we’ll discuss the reasons and schedule a time that works for you.
Yes. We are in-network with most commercial plans,including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, UMR, Cigna, and Aetna.
We are currently not in-network with Medicaid orMedicare.
We also accept major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards,cash, Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal.
The assessment itself is a $150 out-of-pocket fee. Your initial evaluation and the follow-up visit are billable to most commercial insurance plans; standard co-pays apply.
KAP is priced per session plus an integration therapy fee. Some private insurers reimburse a portion of the therapy component, but the medication itself is often out-of-pocket. We’ll verify your benefits and give you a clear cost estimate before scheduling your first session.
Yes. We provide medication management, therapy, andneurocognitive assessments for patients ages 10 and up.
Ready to begin?
Book your complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discover which path best fits your goals.