Todd joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2002 and serves as Director. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. Todd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), an LPC Supervisor (LPC-S), and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Todd provides counseling to adults and couples for a wide range of issues through individual counseling and family therapy. In his spare time, Todd enjoys various outdoor pursuits, sports, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Taylor joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2018 and serves as the Office Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and dog.

Mark joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2005. He holds a Masters in Social Work from Louisiana State University. He retired from the LA Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) where he worked for 31 years. Mark completed the Associate Fellow (1992) and supervisory requirements of the Albert Ellis Institute (1996) and uses REBT in his clinical work. He is a Board Approved Supervisor (BACS) for licensure as an LCSW and is available to provide supervision. Additionally, he is a Certified Trainer with Better Outcomes Now – Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) and is available to provide training and implementation consultation. Mark is our on-site insurance option and accepts most major insurances. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, participating in and leading Bible Study, and time with his family.

C.J. joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2010. He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northeast Louisiana University. C.J. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In addition to counseling, C.J. works full-time as a Patrol Supervisor and Public Information Officer with the West Monroe Police Department. In his spare time, C.J. enjoys spending time with his family and being active in his local church.

Stephen joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2019. He is ordained as a minister in The United Methodist Church. Stephen holds a Masters of Divinity from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University. He is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). Stephen provides counseling and spiritual direction to adults, couples, and children for a wide range of issues. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and children.

Kaitlin joined the First West Counseling Center team in 2021. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Kaitlin is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and she provides counseling to children, teens, and adults through individual, couples, and family therapy. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family and two dogs, cooking healthy meals, reading, and lifting weights.

Jana Hutzler is the Director of School-Based Ministries for First West. She has been with First West Counseling Center since 2008 where she developed and implemented Project HELP, a school-based counseling, life skills, and parenting initiative. Jana project directed the OPSB 21st-Century Community Learning Centers Grant (2013 -2016) in partnership with Broaden Horizons. Presently Jana oversees the daily operations and partnership development with local churches and businesses for the 3 school-based ministries at First West – Broaden Horizons, Kids Hope, and Project HELP. She is happily married to Charles Hutzler and together they have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren.