Meet our team of Clinicians and Staff

Compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

At Healthy Minds Consulting, our team of therapists, psychiatric providers, and support staff are committed to helping you feel seen, supported, and empowered. Whether you’re seeking therapy, ADHD testing, medication management, or specialized trauma care, we’re here to help you find the right fit.

Hi, I’m Leilani—a therapist, business owner, mom, believer, and animal lover. I’m passionate about helping people heal deep wounds, transform their relationship with their thoughts, and create meaningful change in their lives.

I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating self-esteem challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, and loss. My approach integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), somatic work, and parts work to help clients process pain, build resilience, and experience lasting healing.

I work best with individuals who are ready for real progress, meaningful growth, and lasting transformation in their lives and relationships. I also have a strong passion for supporting first responders, military veterans, and other helping professionals who spend so much of their lives caring for others.

I look forward to walking alongside you as you heal, grow, and step into the healthiest version of yourself. Let’s do this.

  My name is Emily Ponder, and I am a Licensed Social Worker licensed in Alabama. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, but I am especially passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples. I would describe my counseling style as warm, collaborative, and flexible—always grounded in the belief that therapy should be a safe and supportive space where you feel seen and heard.

I tailor each session to the individual needs of my clients, drawing from a variety of approaches, including humanistic therapy and techniques from the Gottman Method to support couples in building healthier communication patterns and navigating conflict. I also support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship stress, divorce recovery, and life transitions. I believe everyone deserves a space to heal, grow, and be understood. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey toward wellness, offering support, tools, and insight as you move toward the life you want. I look forward to being part of your healing process.

Hello! My name is Jacqueline Russell and I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Florida under the supervision of Jennifer Litttle, LMFT-S. I’m a school-based therapist who is passionate about supporting children and adolescents as they navigate their emotional and social worlds. 
I often utilize Play combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Solution-Focused Therapy to help students better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and communicate their needs more effectively. Whether it’s managing anxiety, expressing anger in healthy ways, or building confidence, I meet each student where they are and tailor support to what works best for them.
I genuinely enjoy working with children of all ages and believe that with the right tools and a safe, supportive space, every child can thrive.

Jacqueline is currently based out of Bratt Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High School. 

 
Hello! My name is Kenita Bell and I am a current graduate student at the University of West Alabama. I’m working towards my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from additional support while battling the stressors of life, as we are all just trying to navigate through things. I pride myself on facilitating a non-judgmental, collaborative, safe-space to confront dysfunctional thinking and develop healthy coping skills. Born and raised in North Florida and now living in South Alabama, I am enthusiastic to bridge the gap in accessible healthcare for rural and minority communities. I look forward to continuing my education and professional development with Healthy Minds!                  

Hi there, my name is Becca and I am a military spouse of 29 years. I have two amazing children and two sweet dogs.  I have had the pleasure of working in many different places and with many different people. I have been in the insurance and medical administrative field, on and off, since 2001.I know it’s crazy, but I love bridging the gap between insurance companies and clients. My goal is to ensure you really understand your benefits.   Please feel free to reach out to me at any time with any questions you may have regarding your insurance, or scheduling appointments.