Our therapists offer anger management therapy in Bentonville, AR

Janet Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in supporting others through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, gender identity, personality disorders, and stress. Janet began her career working in child welfare with the Department of Human Services before working with children with behavioral health disorders and dysfunctional home lives. Janet has provided behavioral health therapy for children, adults, and families, school-based therapy for children, and residential treatment for adolescents recovering from addiction. She also has 3 years of experience in hospice care.

Janet has a Master's in Social Work from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She takes a holistic approach, providing a safe and supportive environment for personal growth, healing, and transformation. Behavioral and developmental theories guide her work, and she utilizes trauma-informed and client-centered therapeutic interventions.

Janet believes the most significant impact of fear is its ability to paralyze us. Fear can prevent us from pursuing our dreams and lead to missed opportunities and a life unfulfilled. In this journey, Janet can help you discover that the true essence of bravery lies not in the absence of fear, but in the determination to rise above it.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 13 years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to clients across the lifespan. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and supporting them as they work toward becoming their best selves. I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individualized treatment planning tailored to each client’s unique needs.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Regis College. My approach integrates evidence-based medication management with individualized therapeutic modalities, allowing me to address both the biological and emotional aspects of mental health. I focus on collaborative care that supports long-term stability and overall well-being.

I am committed to creating a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we will work toward improving your mental health and quality of life at a pace that feels right for you. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward growth and healing.

Shelby Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Arkansas who has over 14 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to individuals from a variety of settings, ethnicities, and age groups. She has significant experience working with teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and immigration issues in a school-based and outpatient setting. Shelby is also a strong ally to the LGBTQ+ community and has significant experience working with teenagers and young adults who identify as part of this community.

She received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and her Master's degree in Social Work from Washington University in St.Louis, MO. Shelby has worked in a variety of settings including hospice care, nursing homes, alternative schools, high schools, clubhouses, and hospitals. Shelby has the most experience providing individual and family therapy in order to help families identify the barriers causing issues between them and to improve communication skills to address these barriers. Shelby also has experience working in a clubhouse model which focuses on working with adults with serious mental illness. Shelby takes a multi-faceted approach to therapy using a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), mindfulness-based methods, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).

Shelby believes that therapy is beneficial to all people at some point in their lives given that ultimately we all face challenges at one time or another. She is hopeful that she will be able to support you on your path to open your mind to new perspectives and skills that allow you to cope with whatever your issues may be. Shelby believes that therapy is the most successful when the therapist meets the client where they are at. Whether you're excited to begin the therapeutic process or you're still nervous to begin, she is excited to meet and start working with you.