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Trauma-informed mental health & substance use care · Monroe, LA

Healing begins with the truth.

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, adults, and families — including licensed substance abuse treatment (IOP, ASAM Level 2.1). Meeting you with honesty and dignity, helping you break harmful patterns and move toward lasting wellness.

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All ages welcome. Medicaid accepted · HIPAA-protected, personalized care.
Therapist and client in a warm, welcoming session
Judgment-free careYou are seen, heard & understood
Trauma-informedSpecialty care, every age
Where healing begins with truth — care for all ages
Trauma-Informed
Licensed Clinicians
IOP · ASAM 2.1
Medicaid Accepted
Therapist engaging warmly with a young client
Our Philosophy

We believe healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and understood.

Our philosophy is rooted in the truth that trauma affects far more of us than we often realize — shaping our lives in ways we can't always name, and keeping us stuck in cycles we long to escape. Left unaddressed, that trauma quietly shapes behavior, emotional health, relationships, and personal growth.

That's why we specialize in trauma-informed care — but our work goes further. We provide compassionate, clinically sound treatment for all mental health conditions, knowing trauma is often woven into the background of anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. We are also licensed to provide Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) substance abuse treatment for both teenagers and adults at ASAM Level 2.1.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care that helps individuals of all ages uncover the root causes of emotional pain, break through barriers to healing, and experience lasting transformation — empowering each person to reclaim their truth, restore their peace, and rebuild their lives with clarity, strength, and purpose.

Our Vision

A world where every person — regardless of age or background — has access to compassionate, trauma-informed care that brings lasting healing and empowerment. We strive to be a trusted leader in the treatment of trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse: breaking generational cycles, restoring hope in communities, and creating pathways to healthy, authentic, purpose-driven lives.

How We Help

Care that meets you where you are

From a child navigating big emotions to an adult in recovery, our licensed team offers a comprehensive, personalized approach for all ages.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Our specialty. We help you understand your story, identify root causes, and move toward lasting wellness.

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Anxiety & Depression

Evidence-based support to quiet anxiety, lift depression, and help you find steady ground again.

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IOP · ASAM Level 2.1

Substance Use Treatment

Licensed intensive outpatient (IOP) care for teenagers and adults — structured, supportive treatment for substance use at ASAM Level 2.1.

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Grief & Loss

A compassionate space to process loss, honor what mattered, and find a way forward at your own pace.

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Anger Management

Practical tools to understand anger, break harmful patterns, and respond to life with greater calm.

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Child & Adolescent Therapy

Caring, age-appropriate help for children and young adults navigating big emotions and change.

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Individual & Family Therapy

One-on-one and whole-family sessions to rebuild communication, trust, and peace at home.

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Medication Management

Coordinated medication support as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to help stabilize and sustain your progress.

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Crisis Intervention

Immediate, compassionate support for individuals and families in acute emotional or mental health crisis — when you need help now.

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We accept Medicaid. The Truth Center currently accepts Medicaid as our primary insurance. Please contact us to verify your coverage before scheduling.

Getting started

Three honest steps toward healing

Reaching out is the hardest part. From your first call, we make the rest simple, private, and judgment-free.

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01

Reach out, confidentially

Call us or send a message. We'll listen, answer your questions, and find a time that works for you or your family.

02

Meet your therapist

In a private first session, a licensed clinician learns your story and shapes a plan around your goals.

03

Begin intentional therapy

Start effective, personalized care with a team committed to real, measurable progress — beside you the whole way.

Real stories
"They never made me feel ashamed. For the first time, someone helped me understand my story — and believe that healing was actually possible for me."
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Care for every age, every story

A different kind of mental health care

5–99
Ages we welcome
IOP
ASAM 2.1 substance abuse
100%
Confidential & personalized
1-on-1
Plans built around you
Our Team

Clinicians who lead with compassion

Licensed counselors devoted to honest, trauma-informed, person-centered care — and licensed substance abuse treatment.

Montrell Handy

Owner · LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Montrell Handy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of The Truth Center. With a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals, families, and young people across Monroe and Northeast Louisiana find clarity, healing, and lasting change. Montrell leads every client relationship with honesty, compassion, and a genuine belief that healing is possible for everyone.

Careers

Join a team that leads with truth

Are you a licensed counselor or therapist who believes in compassionate, trauma-informed care? We'd love to meet clinicians who want to do meaningful work close to home.

LPC, LAC & LCSW welcome

Licensed clinicians across mental health and addictions counseling.

A supportive, mission-driven team

Collaborate with clinicians who genuinely care about clients and each other.

Serve your own community

Make a real difference for families across Monroe and Northeast Louisiana.

Reach out about opportunities

Tell us about yourself and attach your résumé — we'll be in touch.

Confidential — goes straight to our team.

Thank you — we got it!

A member of our team will review your information and follow up with you soon.

The truth is, healing is possible.

Take the first step today. Whether for yourself, your child, or your family — including substance abuse treatment — our team is ready to listen confidentially and without judgment.

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