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Providing Behavioral Health Services to the Central Louisiana Crossroads
For Anyone, Anywhere, at Anytime.

318-528-8679

140 Windermere Blvd Ste C,
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

Red River Behavioral Health is a Psychology Practice in Alexandria, LA established in 2012. If you are looking for guidance or assistance with a situation that you are experiencing or that a friend or loved one is experiencing, we can help. We welcome you to make an appointment with Dr. Hess for a consultation or to obtain a referral to other resources.

Our Providers

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Adam Hess Ph.D.

At Red River Behavioral Health, Adam conducts psychological evaluations and assessments and provides therapy to a wide range of people that are suffering with anxiety, depression, addictive, and other behavioral and other emotional problems frequently encountered in life.  His approach to therapy is relaxed and informal, focusing on each patient’s unique needs and struggles.

Dr. Adam Hess is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Central Louisiana. He studied Psychology at California State University, Fresno where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University.

Adam has practiced in several institutional settings to include juvenile and adult correctional institutions, outpatient and residential treatment centers for drugs and alcohol, and in settings offering treatment to law enforcement personnel. He has experience treating substance abuse, trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults.

Adam has taught University classes in Criminology and Psychology at California State University, Fresno and at Louisiana State University at Alexandria. He has published articles in peer reviewed journals in the area of Eyewitness Memory.

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Candice Gaspard, LPC

Candice Gaspard is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been a member of the Red River Behavioral Health team since 2020.  Candice is a native of the Central Louisiana area and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.  She has also taught classes in Psychology for Northwestern State University.  Candice is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor.

Candice has provided mental health services in various settings including adult corrections, behavioral health, nonprofit, and private practice.  Candice’s clinical experience includes working with adolescents and adults with diverse issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and substance use.  She also provides couples/marital counseling.

Candice’s approach to therapy is to provide a supportive, safe, and accepting environment that provides clients with the space to unburden themselves of overwhelming thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Christine Tilley, LCSW

Christine Tilley is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.  She has been licensed in Florida and Maryland in the past.  She has considerable experience working with a wide range of chronic and acute emotional problems as well as helping others in areas of general life problems.  She works with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families.

Christine’s areas of expertise include depression, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, problems related to ADHD in children and adolescents, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, marriage problems, stress management, and helping children transition after divorce.  In her counseling, Christine primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on problem solving and development of coping skills.  She comes from a Christian-based perspective.  She has been married over 30 years and has three children.

What We Treat.

The most common services offered at Red River Behavioral Health are treatments for Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, and Trauma. Each of these areas is unique and requires specialized knowledge and experience to effectively treat and support people that are struggling in these areas.

Depression

Symptoms can present in a wide range from mild to severe.  Depression can limit productivity, quality of relationships, work and home environments, as well as school performance. Long term or untreated/severe depression can be unhealthy and or dangerous.

Anxiety

There are numerous causes and forms of anxiety.  Most people attempt to avoid these feelings as they are often uncomfortable.  In many cases anxiety prohibits people from being themselves and from enjoying the full range of activities and experiences that others do.

Substance Abuse

Abuse and dependence of drugs and alcohol are debilitating situations for both the individual and their family systems.  Substance abuse often co-occurs with other Behavioral Health symptoms including mood and anxiety issues.

Trauma

This area of Behavioral Health is receiving a lot of attention in clinical research due in large part to elevated rates of traumatic reactions seen in military veterans returning from war and from victims of domestic violence

Who We Treat.

Adolescents and Adults

We are in the treatment of Adolescents and Adults ranging from teenagers to retirement-aged people.  Treatment approaches are adapted to fit the generation and cultural demands of each person.  Issues that are common among this wide range of ages vary considerably.  For this reason, special care is given to each person to ensure quality services.

First Responders, Military & Veterans, Law Enforcement

The providers at Red River Behavioral Health specialize in the treatment of first responders including Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Personnel, Law Enforcement, and those that serve or have served in the military.  Despite recent increases in mental health focus, these populations tend to be undeserved due to a variety of reasons.

Individuals & Groups

Our providers utilize a variety of different treatment modalities including individual and group treatment as well as treatments that occasionally involve family members of loved ones.  Each treatment approach will depend on a combination of the symptoms presented as well as individual factors.