About
We CAN'T wait to meet you.
We want to empower individuals to reclaim their lives and embrace their potential through compassionate care and holistic healing practices. We believe in the resilience of the human spirit and are dedicated to providing the support and tools necessary for meaningful transformation. Join us on this journey and experience the profound impact of holistic care in a community that truly cares.
Our practitioners
TARA L. WHITNEY, MA, LPC, NCC
Tara is a 2019 graduate of Nicholls State University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Approved Supervisor (LPC-S), she is trained and well practiced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and life’s most complex challenges.
With over 16 years of dedicated service as a Law Enforcement Officer, Tara brings a unique blend of strength, empathy, and trauma-informed care to her work. She is highly trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) practices, providing calm, steady guidance in moments of uncertainty.
Beyond her clinical work, Tara is deeply passionate about creating welcoming, supportive spaces for students and supervisees entering the counseling profession. She believes in nurturing curiosity, encouraging growth, and fostering a collaborative environment where future clinicians can develop both their clinical skills and their confidence. Tara is honored to walk alongside emerging professionals as they find their voice, deepen their knowledge, and step fully into their calling as healers.
Lindsay Dugas, ryt, c-iayt, ap
As a trauma informed ayurvedic practitioner and guide, Lindsay is dedicated to being a space holder and a vessel of the Divine. Her journey is one of devotion—to healing, truth, and the gentle unfolding of the soul. Rooted in ancient wisdom and sacred stillness, her work draws from her background in Ayurveda and years of experience teaching yoga. She's discovered that true healing comes not from force, but from allowing; not from fixing, but from remembering. Lindsay embraces a kindful life where slowness is her practice and presence is her prayer. The teachings she absorbed while practicing with monks at Plum Village inform every space she holds. At Metamorphosis Healing Arts Center, she offers more than just services—she offers a sanctuary. Through TRE, yoga, somatic writing, and frequency healing, she guides others back to their bodies, their power, and their truth.
LINDSEY JENNINGS, MA, LPC, ncc
Lindsey is a 2019 graduate of Nicholls State University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Lindsey practices Integrative Therapy. As an integrative therapist, she adapts and integrates various techniques according to the individual's needs and goals. She acknowledges clients as unique individuals with the understanding that different people may require different approaches to achieve the difference they are seeking in their lives. Lindsey is open to working with clients across various mental and emotional disorders and provides services to adults, teens, and children as individuals, couples, and groups.
Brylee Vining, MA, PLPC
Brylee Vining is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor at Whitney Mediations, working under the supervision of licensed professionals to provide compassionate and effective mental health care. Brylee earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, Brylee works with clients to promote emotional growth, resilience, and overall well-being. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to explore their concerns, gain insight, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Amanda Gibson, RDN, LDN
Amanda Gibson is a licensed and registered dietitian based in Houma, Louisiana, with a profound passion for helping individuals improve their physical and mental well-being through balanced nutrition. A proud graduate of Nicholls State University, Amanda has always been drawn to the transformative power of food and its essential role in fostering overall health. Amanda's journey into the world of nutrition was fueled by a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in dietetics, where she immersed herself in the study of the human body's nutritional needs and the science behind healthy eating. Amanda focuses on a non-dieting approach, prioritizing mindful eating and overall wellness rather than restrictive diets.
Erika McCullough, LMT
Erika is a Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Roux Therapy in Houma, Louisiana. After experimenting with various methods to heal an injury, her path led her to massage therapy. Since then, her passion for understanding the complexities of the human body has only deepened. In each session, she strives to create an authentic space where you can reconnect with your body and breath.
When she's not in the studio, you’ll find her cherishing moments with her small family, exploring new destinations, and practicing self-care rituals. Her mission as a therapist is simple: to create space within your body for positive change. And as a fellow human, she's here to enjoy every step of the journey.
Bailey Dupre, Counselor in Training
Bailey Dupre is an Intern Clinician currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nicholls State University, with an expected graduation in May 2026. Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Music, reflecting a strong foundation in understanding human behavior as well as a creative, holistic approach to wellness. Passionate about mental health advocacy and client-centered care, Bailey is dedicated to supporting
individuals on their path to healing and personal growth through evidence-based, compassionate practices.
A blessing for your journey
May this be a space where your heart exhales.
Where your body softens.
Where your soul feels safe to speak.
May you remember that healing is not a destination, but a sacred returning—
to who you’ve always been.
May Metamorphosis Healing Arts Center
be a sanctuary where you rise, rooted and radiant, in your own power.
