Jodi Manton, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC

02/16/2026

Join us for this in person benefit CEU! Your registration includes coffee & beignets, 6 multicultural CEUs, lunch, & raffle tickets for our door prizes plus the money goes directly to The Overwatch Collective, a non-profit that provides funding for veterans & first responders across the country to attend therapy.

We are gathering more raffle items & are listed on the website as we get them!

Dr. Brooke Bartlett, our keynote speaker, is a nationally recognized & sought after psychologist specializing in trauma & military & first responder populations. We are excited to bring Dr. Bartlett to Louisiana to present in front of our attendees!

Spots are limited! Secure your registration here:

https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com/events

(pending LCA & NASW-LA approval)

Huge thank you to our sponsors for your support.

02/14/2026

The start of 2026 has been filled with meaningful opportunities to share my passions for ethical practice, trauma-informed care, and counselor education alongside students, professionals, and caregivers. I’m grateful for the spaces where learning, dialogue, and connection continue to unfold.

🧠 Trauma and the Therapeutic Process: Navigating the Complexities of Trauma Treatment
ACA Virtual Ethics in Counseling Summit
I had the privilege of co-presenting this session with a first-year LSU Counselor Education student, exploring ethical considerations in trauma treatment. Together, we examined clinician responsibility, client readiness, and how counselors can balance care with the ethical mandate to avoid harm—while remaining grounded in trauma-informed principles.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids Today: Trends in Adolescent Mental Health and Tips for Parents
This workshop brought together caregivers and parents of adolescents for an honest and supportive conversation about the challenges teens face today. We discussed current mental health trends and practical ways adults can foster connection, understanding, and emotional support at home.

🎖️ Balancing Duty and Care: Ethical Practice with Military Service Members and Veterans
2026 Law and Ethics Conference | New Orleans
This session focused on ethical practice with military service members and veterans, emphasizing cultural humility, role complexity, and population-specific ethical dilemmas. We also explored strategies for managing clinician compassion fatigue and preventing burnout while doing this privileged work with our society’s warriors.

🗣️ The Art of Communication: Counseling-Informed Strategies for Communication Sciences and Disorders Professionals
Alongside two second-year LSU Counselor Education students, I met with students and faculty in LSU Communication Sciences and Disorders to explore the psychosocial impacts faced by patients and families. We discussed compassionate, counseling-informed communication strategies and engaged in an experiential role-play activity to bring these skills to life.

💚 It is truly a gift to share this work with such thoughtful and engaged audiences. I’m looking forward to continued opportunities for outreach, collaboration, and learning together.




American Counseling Association Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference

01/23/2026

Two of our amazing 💜💛 LSU Clinical Mental Health Counseling interns 💜💛 have have the opportunity to learn from and work with Samantha Rauber, LPC-S, PMH-C at Baton Rouge Perinatal Counseling, LLC! Such a gift for these future counselors to learn from the best and engage with this sacred work 🩵

10/25/2025

Loved connecting with students and alum of the LSU Counselor Education program at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference 💜💛 And of course, learning from the legend, Dr. Gary Gintner!

10/22/2025

So, so proud of Korey and all of our LSU Counselor Education students who contributed to LCA 💜💛 Louisiana Counseling Association

Third-year LSU Counselor Education student Korey Cleveland co-presented with Dr. Bernell Elzey, Ph.D., LPC, NCC at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference. Their session, "Redefining Behavior: Addressing the Misdiagnosis of ODD and ADHD in Black Youth to Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline," examined systemic biases contributing to the overdiagnosis and punitive treatment of Black youth, particularly Black boys. The presentation offered culturally responsive strategies to challenge diagnostic bias, promote equitable mental health assessment, and support interventions that affirm Black students’ academic and social-emotional success.
We are proud of our students for advancing equity and advocacy in counseling.

10/21/2025

Another of our amazing LSU Counselor Education students shining at LCA! 💜💛 Louisiana Counseling Association

10/20/2025

So proud of our Counselor Education students! 💜💛

Third-year LSU Counselor Education student Tracy Lyu presented a poster titled “Career Confusion to Career Confidence: Enhancing Career Exploration in Middle Schools” under the instruction of Dr. Jennifer R. Curry at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference.
The project examined ways to strengthen career awareness and exploration during the pivotal middle school years, drawing from practicum reflections and LSU Counselor Education survey data to highlight effective, counselor-led strategies that build career confidence.
We are proud of our students for their continued contributions to the profession.

10/15/2025

Last week was full of growth and connection! I began at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, reconnecting with colleagues and our amazing LSU Counselor Education students and alumni, then headed to Philadelphia for the ACES Conference to engage in new research and share insights on promoting wellness during counselor training. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to our profession.

Louisiana Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision