Meet Our Team

Crystal Fox, MS, RDN, LDN, IEDS, is the CEO and Founder of Northeast Louisiana Center for Eating Disorders and a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist who has been in practice since 2007. With 19 years of experience in the field of nutrition and 14 years dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders across various levels of care, Crystal brings extensive clinical experience and a deeply compassionate approach to her work.

As a Registered Dietitian and eating disorder specialist, Crystal provides nutrition therapy for individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic health conditions such as diabetes, and those seeking to improve their relationship with food and their bodies. Her approach is rooted in non-diet care and incorporates Health at Every Size® (HAES) and intuitive eating principles.

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As a recovered clinician, Crystal brings a unique perspective to her work. Her lived experience, combined with her professional expertise in eating disorder treatment, allows her to approach each client with compassion, understanding, and respect for the individual nature of recovery. She believes strongly that full recovery is possible and is passionate about helping individuals move toward greater freedom, nourishment, and healing in their relationships with food and body.

Through Northeast Louisiana Center for Eating Disorders, Crystal's mission is to expand access to specialized eating disorder care in Northeast Louisiana and surrounding communities—bringing hope, healing, and evidence-informed support closer to home.

Crystal provides in-person nutrition therapy for clients in Monroe, Louisiana, as well as telehealth services in multiple states. Northeast Louisiana Center for Eating Disorders also provides specialized, multidisciplinary services for adults seeking support for eating disorders and related concerns.

Dr. Hill holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, along with a post-doctoral Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. She has also earned Master’s degrees in Psychometrics and Counseling and Guidance from the University of Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana Tech University, respectively. With extensive experience in counseling, evaluation, and medication management for adults, children, couples, and families, Dr. Hill conducts a variety of court-related evaluations, including custody evaluations, competency assessments, and risk evaluations. She provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment for learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. Additionally, Dr. Hill has specialized expertise in treating patients with eating disorders, emphasizing a health at every size approach and integrating nutrition therapy into her practice. She evaluates and collaborates with our NELA ED Care team to ensure excellent, evidence based care. Dr. Hill exclusively practices and treats clients in Louisiana.

Dr. Sabryna Herring-Antwine, LPC-S, CCTP, CAIMHP, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, counselor educator, clinical consultant, and mental health professional with extensive experience in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, substance use, clinical supervision, and community-based mental health services.

Dr. Herring-Antwine brings a multifaceted perspective to her work, combining direct clinical experience with leadership, education, supervision, and advocacy. Her clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (postpartum),  grief and loss, identity development, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the unique emotional challenges experienced by high-achieving professionals and women.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Herring-Antwine serves as an Associate Professor and Lead Faculty member at Merrimack College, where she teaches and supervises graduate-level counseling students during their practicum and internship experiences. Her work in counselor education emphasizes ethical practice, strong clinical conceptualization, professional identity development, cultural responsiveness, and preparing emerging clinicians to provide competent, compassionate care.

 She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), with experience working across clinical, academic, organizational, and community settings. Adding to her impressive training, Dr. Herring-Antwine is also in the process of becoming an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) to help support and serve the patients her at NELA Center for Eating Disorders. .

Her commitment to the counseling profession extends nationally through professional leadership and education. She serves on the Executive Board of the National Association of Black Counselors and has presented to professional and community audiences on topics including imposter syndrome, identity, trauma, mental health, burnout, grief, and emotional wellness.

Dr. Herring-Antwine is also an author and speaker whose work centers on helping individuals develop greater self-awareness, emotional wellness, confidence, and authenticity. Whether working with clients, clinicians, students, or organizations, she approaches the therapeutic relationship with warmth, cultural humility, accountability, and respect for each individual’s lived experience.

At the core of her work is a simple belief: effective mental health care should help people better understand themselves, strengthen their ability to navigate life’s challenges, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy room. 

Dr. Sean Arter is a Louisiana physician with extensive experience in rural and emergency medicine. A native of Northeast Louisiana, Dr. Arter was born in West Monroe and grew up in Swartz and Hodge as the third of six children.

After graduating from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), Dr. Arter attended Mississippi University for Women, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, chemistry, and social sciences. She later earned a master’s degree in psychology from Northeast Louisiana University, now the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM).

Before entering medicine, Dr. Arter spent several years as an educator. She went on to earn her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed her residency training in rural family medicine in North Caddo Parish.

Following residency, Dr. Arter practiced in a clinic in Jonesboro, Louisiana, for three years before transitioning to rural emergency medicine. Throughout her career, she has provided emergency medical care in hospitals across Louisiana, giving her broad experience caring for patients with diverse and complex medical needs.

Dr. Arter's connection to Louisiana and her years of experience in rural medicine complement NELA's mission to expand access to specialized, compassionate care within our region.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Arter enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and their extended family, which reaches across the United States and as far as Denmark. Her travels have included medical mission trips to Malawi and Romania, along with a particular love for cruising whenever the opportunity arises.

Michelle Jenkins, known to most by Shelly, is our PRN, Registered Nurse. She has a strong clinical background in psychiatric nursing and has worked at the residential level of care for eating disorders as well. Shelly brings a lot of experience and compassion to our medical staff here at NELA Center for Eating Disorders. Outside of work, Shelley is a full time mom of 3 children and values Faith and Family. 

Our staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to our patients, even as our website is currently under construction in anticipation of our upcoming launch. Our team includes licensed therapists, medical professionals, and support personnel who work together to provide the highest level of care and support.