ABOUT US
Psychological Healthcare of South Louisiana was established in 2011 by Dr. K. Chris Rachal, who had practiced with other psychologists and physicians in the region for eleven years prior. Since then, we have grown to a practice of fourteen psychologists, nurse practitioners, and counselors. We believe that success isn't just about working hard but also about working with the right people. Meet the team below.
K. Chris Rachal, MP
Board certified neuropsychologist and medical psychologist as well as founder, Dr. Rachal manages medication for young adults, teens, and kids with autism, ADHD, and anxiety/mood disorders. He is also co-owner of The Touchstone Center for Autism and a retired professor of psychology from Nicholls State University.
Windy Rachal, LPC
A Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children (ages 3+) and adults experiencing a variety of problems from anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders to ADHD and disruptive behavior, including sex offending behavior in youth. Windy also works with couples and conducts parent training to help parents learn positive discipline.
Kelli Monier, LPC
A Licensed professional counselor who works with children (ages 3+), teens, and adults. Kelli primarily specializes in working with parents on positive behavior interventions, especially related to difficult behaviors that accompany ADHD or autism diagnoses.
Dawn Toups, LPC
A Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999, Dawn primarily works with children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults. She specializes Anxiety Disorders but also sees patients with ADHD, trauma, adjustment Disorders, and other similar diagnoses or problem behaviors, including sex offending behaviors in youth. She is also a qualified as an expert witness in court in both Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.
Ryan Kelley, PMHNP-BC
A Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in medication management for adults. Ryan has 14 years of experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit at Chabert. He has been in nursing for 20+ years.
Mike DiSalvo, LPC
A Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, teens, adults with a variety of diagnoses and issues. He does individual and couples counseling. As a former youth ministry director for the diocese, he also works in schools throughout the region to host faith retreats for youth.
Ashley Dufrene, PMHNP-BC
A Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in hospital settings. Ashley cares for adults and children with a range of mental health needs.
Bryan Bunn, LPC
A Licensed Professional Counselor with experience ranging from substance abuse, groups, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other difficulties. Bryan is certified in Written Exposure Therapy for the treatment of PTSD and accepts all patients aged 11 and up.
Mary Esteve, LSSP
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology who has retired from a full career assessing children in the school system, and now conducts ADHD/LD psychological evaluations of children in our practice.
Jason Talbot, LSSP
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology who has worked many years conducting ADHD/learning disability psychological evaluations of children in the Dyslexia Center at Nicholls State University and offers the same service in our practice.
Mandi Bonvillain, LSSP, BCBA
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who specializes in evaluating children for autism and ADHD/learning disabilities. Mandi also works with children who have autism at The Touchstone Center.
Mark Dufrene, LPC
A Licensed Professional Counselor, Mark sees patients 18+. He treats clients for a variety of issues, ranging from marital or behavior problems to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders. Mark also has years of experience working in ministry as a retreat leader for couples, adults, and teens.
Ashlyn Candies, LSSP
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology who has worked many years in the school system and conducts ADHD/LD psychological evaluations of children in our practice.
Shelby Ellis, PLPC
A Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor who sees clients 15 years of age and older for concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and relational stress. She has special interests in perinatal mental health and in working with the military and first responder population.
THE STAFF THAT GETS IT DONE
We couldn't help nearly as many people without the support and hard work of our staff. And they are gems---they have helper spirits, too!
Tracy Mims, Office Manager
Tracy makes sure all your medicine needs are taken care of, writes letters for schools/workplaces, and gets authorization for medications and services. She makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Lexi Fanguy, Admin Assistant
Lexi is at the front desk every day, answering your calls, scheduling, checking in and out, and checking benefits. Lexi is the warm welcome.
Catherine Shepherd
Catherine helps us out at the front desk part time with administrative work.