Pneuma Counseling and Neurofeedback is a boutique mental health clinic that offers mental health services including EMDR, Lifespan Integration, neurofeedback, and other trauma-informed approaches. We welcome people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, migraine headaches, OCD, fear, autism, cerebral palsy and any other brain-based mental health issues. We are a Christian Counseling Group and welcome the opportunity to serve clients from all faiths.
Sarah uses trauma-informed, state of the art therapies to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sleep disorders, migraines, and OCD.
Sarah grew up in the New Orleans area and was displaced to Portland, Oregon as a result of hurricane Katrina.
Since then, Sarah has lived in China, studied trauma-informed aftercare for children rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia, attended Seminary in Portland, Or where she earned a degree in Ministry & Leadership, and later earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
After obtaining her degrees and completing her internships, Sarah established Pneuma Counseling in 2015 where she has continued to learn and practice both Biblical and neuro-scientific approaches to mental healing.Sarah relocated to Mandeville in 2020 to continue her work in her hometown.
Because of her love for both Scripture and Mental Health, Sarah is passionate about synthesizing clinical and Biblical language to equip ministry leaders to see trauma through a Biblical lens.
Her unique practice is one of the only mental health centers to practice advanced neuroscientific approaches to healing that are based not only in Biblical truths, but also an understanding of God’s own design of the body/brain to heal. In her spare time, Sarah studies Theology and writes studies that marry clinical and Biblical observations.
To schedule a training for your leadership team, please reach out to Sarah through our contact us form.
Sarah’s Education includes:
Post-Graduate Education:
Sarah currently holds 600+ post-graduate training hours in trauma recovery, along with over 3000+ clinical hours of practice. She holds over 200 hours in Neurofeedback training alone and extensive training in many trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.
Some of her post-graduate education includes:
Sarah was born in Colorado and spent her early childhood growing up in Glenwood Springs. At the age of seven she moved to Mandeville, Louisiana graduating from Fontainebleau High School with Honors and as State Champion in soccer.
In 2013 she was awarded undergraduate degrees from Louisiana State University where she studied Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. Sarah has continued her education with EEG Education & Research, Inc. at the Institute for Applied Neuroscience to become BCIA Certified in Neurofeedback. Her passion is to see people become the best version of themselves and thrive as individuals,just like the driving principles behind the field of Neurofeedback!
In her spare time, she practices photography, studies art, and loves to spend time in nature with her two dogs.
Aaryn Crews is a Northshore native in the final stages of becoming a Provisionally-Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). She is passionate about serving those in her community. Aaryn seeks to empower her clients and help them make lasting changes in their lives in order to improve their mental health.
Aaryn graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in art and photography and went on to obtain a master’s degree in forensic psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology following the pandemic.
She has served her internship at the New Orleans Family Justice Center where she provided trauma-informed counseling to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Aaryn employs evidence-based practices when assisting clients in alleviating symptomatology resulting from mental health concerns, such as trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Aaryn is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). She works with clients of all ages and her areas of clinical focus include trauma-related disorders and mood disorders.
Emily was born and raised in sunny Arizona and moved to the Northshore in 2024. She is a dedicated mental health professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive practical experience. Emily brings a robust range of education and experience into her sessions with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Her expertise in counseling theories and techniques enables Emily to devise effective treatment plans that incorporate cutting-edge techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training from the EMDR Institute allows her to help her clients move past significant issues in ways they never thought possible.
Emily’s commitment extends to community service, evident in her role as a Student Leader at Chi-Alpha Campus Ministries. Whether caring for clients, or leading Bible studies for college students, she has consistently demonstrated her passion for helping others.
In addition to EMDR, Emily also employs other evidence-based treatments such as Child-Centered Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy (NT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
With her blend of academic excellence, practical experience, and genuine empathy, Emily makes meaningful contributions to clients’ mental health, and positively impacts the lives of those she serves.
Alaina currently offers online EMDR telehealth counseling for individuals living anywhere in the State of Louisiana. She holds a PLPC and is a Certified Trauma Professional.
Alaina graduated from Northwestern State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a concentration in Addictive Studies. She attended University of Louisiana at Monroe and graduated in 2014 with a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health.
Alaina has completed over 3000 hours post graduate internship in inpatient psychiatric care of the elderly as well as Multi Systemic Therapy in the community and outpatient mental health rehabilitation.
Alaina has had the opportunity to assist in providing mental health services for over 13 years to a variety of age groups, cultures, and symptom concerns. The majority of these services include outpatient and community/ home-based services that aim to target goals in the development of skills in managing mental health needs and symptoms such as ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Conduct, Oppositional Defiance, Bi-Polar, Substance Abuse and Dependence, Schizoaffective, Autism Spectrum related disorders, Intellectual Disorders, and victims of abuse and neglect.
Alaina currently has availability to process trauma with clients in rural areas using her extensive training as well as EMDR. Click below to start your healing journey.
Julie grew up in a small town called Bunkie Louisiana. She is an LSU graduate with a BA degree in History and a BS degree in Rehabilitation Services. She has experience working with a diverse population of cultures and people. Her experience includes providing services to mentally and physically challenged adults in Supported Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation. She also worked as a Paraeducator in the public systems providing services to special needs students in the classroom. Her passion is in helping others and giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world.
Colleen was born and raised in St. Rose, Louisiana. She graduated from Destrehan High School in 2017. In December 2022, she graduated from Nicholls State University with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She is interested in pursuing a Master’s and/or Doctorate with the hopes of researching neurological disorders.
