The Christian Counseling Center
About our Center
Our counseling center was established in 2011 with the goal of making Christ centered clinical counseling available to members of our association and the population our associations serves. Since then we have provided quality mental health care for countless clients in Livingston Parish and the surrounding area.
Support Groups
Call 225.664.0760 to register
About Our Counselors
Jarrod Hegwood, LPC
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Jarrod Hegwood LPC is a 1995 graduate of Walker High School. He has a BFA in theatre from William Carey College and MDIV in Psychology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Counseling at the ELBA Counseling Center in Walker LA. He also serves as an Adjunct professor of Psychology fo
Jarrod Hegwood LPC is a 1995 graduate of Walker High School. He has a BFA in theatre from William Carey College and MDIV in Psychology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Counseling at the ELBA Counseling Center in Walker LA. He also serves as an Adjunct professor of Psychology for Leavell College and is a part time student minister for Judson Baptist Church.
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Darlene Abbott BCSW-S earned her Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (minor in Sociology) from Louisiana State University in 1983 and completed her Master of Social Work in 1989.
She received her certification as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in September of 2000. Her strong work ethic and organizational abilities help her to work cooperat
Darlene Abbott BCSW-S earned her Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (minor in Sociology) from Louisiana State University in 1983 and completed her Master of Social Work in 1989.
She received her certification as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in September of 2000. Her strong work ethic and organizational abilities help her to work cooperatively with a team mentality, strong advocacy skills and effectively communicate with individuals and groups at all levels. Her experiences include Residential Treatment Family Care, Treatment Family Care, Family Resource Center and Family Based Services as a Clinical Social Worker, Nutritionist, Case Manager, Family Supervisor, In-Home Intensive Intervention, Public Speaking, Program Director, Social Skills Group Leader and Facilitator of a special tutoring program. She serves children from birth to age 21, adults and geriatrics.
Becky M. Decker, LCSW
Darlene Abbott, BCSW-S
Becky M. Decker, LCSW
Becky Decker, MSW, LCSW earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1980 and completed her master’s degree in social work at Louisiana State University, specializing in Individual and Family and Community Intervention in 1982.
She received her certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in
Becky Decker, MSW, LCSW earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1980 and completed her master’s degree in social work at Louisiana State University, specializing in Individual and Family and Community Intervention in 1982.
She received her certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1985.
Her received the “Outstanding Social Work Award” in 1980 from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her work experience includes Social Worker 1, 2, 3, 4, and Regional Social Worker with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Louisiana Office of Public Health. She has served with Emergency Preparedness and Response Teams, Presentations and Trainings in Perinatal depression, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Social Work Roles in Special Needs Shelters, Psychological First Aid, and Medical Special Needs Shelter Social Work Roles. She retired from state service with 29.5 years in February 2012.
Becky serves with many community associations and is an active church member at Wholly Ground Community Church in Walker.