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Jessica Bertsch, LCSW, BACS, is a Certified IFS Therapist and Program Assistant with the IFS Institute, bringing extensive experience in applying Internal Family Systems in clinical practice. She has spent over a decade working in agencies and schools, supporting children and families impacted by community violence, and now offers therapy services through her private practice. Jessica creates a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore their inner parts, heal from trauma, and deepen self-understanding. Her work integrates IFS with trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to support lasting growth and healthier relationships. In addition to her clinical work, Jessica is a local artist who weaves themes of healing and self-discovery into her visual art.

*This is an In-person CEU*

Therapy Through the Screen: Current Trends, New Laws, and the Role of AI in Louisiana Telehealth Mental Health Practice 

Earn 3 CE Hours while exploring Louisiana’s 2026 telehealth laws, the Counseling Compact, AI in psychotherapy, and evidence-based virtual practice. Walk away with updated informed consent language, a practical crisis protocol, and a ready-to-use session checklist. 

Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS is the group practice owner of Well Psychotherapy in New Orleans, and Telehealth practitioner in the state of Louisiana while living in Detroit with her family. She’s highly specialized in trauma-focused care, using EMDR, DBR, clinical hypnotherapy and ego-state therapy and holds an advanced certificate in the treatment of Complex Trauma 

*This is a Virtual CEU*

Youth Mental Health First Aid 

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that indicate the possibility  of mental health challenge, rather than focusing on specific illnesses. By the end of the course, learners will be able recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges that may impact youth, explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development, apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) in noncrisis and crisis scenarios and Practice appropriate methods for self-care following the application of YMHFA in a noncrisis or crisis situation. 

Latrice Sampson Richards, LPC, LMHC, is an award-winning podcast producer, trainer, consultant, and speaker. Her clinical expertise and creative work are deeply rooted in uplifting marginalized communities by empowering community based organizations to build healthy foundations for lasting impact. Latrice remains committed to breaking barriers, informing access, and inspiring transformative growth in the lives of others through direct advocacy and capacity-building initiatives. 

*This is an In-Person CEU*

Addiction: Its impact on the biology of the brain and the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment  

In this CEU, participants will gain a biological understanding of how addiction impacts the brain and the subsequent utilization of psychosocial, cognitive and emotional interventions leading to sustained and measurable recovery. 

Barry Pilson, PhD/LCSW, received his masters and doctorate from Tulane University School of Social Work. He received a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with Honors and Distinction. He has been in private practice over 30 years, taught as an adjunct professor at Tulane University and has presented numerous workshops over the years. Before entering private practice he worked at various agencies including 10 years as a program/clinical director for inpatient addictive treatment, mostly focused on substances. 

*This is an In-Person CEU*