Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists in Bentonville, AR

Anna Slatton, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for working with individuals (children and adults), families, and couples. My job is to assist you in helping you look at things differently. Focusing on a shift in perspective allows for needed changes in feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to fall into place. I have been a practicing therapist for 10 years. My aim is to assist individuals, families, and/or couples in creating a better quality of life. So, if a better quality of life is what you are seeking, I want to walk with you on that journey.

I enjoy studying behavior analysis and learning concepts and conditioning. During my collegiate career, I participated in my college's study of Oddity Concepts in Learning. I graduated cum laude with my master's degree in counseling in 2009 from UALR.

Beginning a new mental health journey is not easy, but it is worth the effort. I value the vulnerability that it took to begin this journey. I see you. I hear you. Let's take this journey together. Therapy is not an overnight fix. There is not magic wand. It won't always be easy. But, it will be worth it. Are you ready?

Education

Master of Arts
University of Ark at Little Rock

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• OCD
• Grief

Catherine Mays, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Catherine Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. She has spent the last 2 years working in foster care services and has extensive experience in working with those seeking help with anxiety, depression, attachment, and trauma. Catherine has a passion for serving those in the LGBTQ+ community and feels she has a unique perspective on issues experienced in this community as it is a community she also belongs to. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of the Ozarks in 2015 and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Brown University in 2018. Catherine is currently working on her Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies from Regent University.

Catherine utilizes cognitive behavioral, person centered, solution focused, and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy. She prides herself on her ability to maintain creativity and flexibility with her clients in order to meet each individual need. Catherine believes therapy should be an authentic experience. 

Catherine seeks to establish a warm, open, and caring relationship with you in order to assist you in identifying your own strengths, healing wounds, and meeting individual therapy goals. She believes each person is worthy of the love of others and themselves, and would love to assist you on your journey to your most authentic self. 

Education

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
John Brown University 

Specialties 

• LGBTQ+
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Self-Esteem
• Relationships 

Kendra Roberts, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Kendra Roberts is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Adult  Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner who brings a decade and a half of training and  experience in treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan in hospitals,  community group homes, and correctional populations. She began her training at the University  of Arkansas at Little Rock, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on for her Adult  Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from Walden University and then received her  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University. 

Compassion, empathy, holistic, and patient-centered care are the foundation to her practice.  Kendra provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and  supportive therapy for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety,  ADHD, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and relationship issues. 

Kendra believes everyone is unique and building a trusting relationship is essential to creating  an individualized treatment plan that promotes growth and healing. 

Education

Walden University
Adult  Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 

Frontier Nursing University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties 

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Depression
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Relationship Issues
• Sleep Disorders
• Stress Management
• PTSD

Kennethya Smith-Johnson, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Arkansas who has more than 12 years of experience connecting with adults, couples, and families seeking help with crisis intervention, relationship issues, grief and loss and anger management. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and received her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. 

Kennethya practices empirically and solution/goal based approaches in therapy with innovative realistic techniques to help individuals and couples find the best way to navigate through life. 

Kennethya uses a compassionate approach as she seeks to create a trusting space,  where you can be open without fear of judgment, while she assists in you identifying your inner strengths and developing skills to have life more abundantly. 

Education

University of Southern California
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Relationship issues
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Anger management
• Relationship issues
• Grief & Loss
• Health/Disability

Que’Linda Tillman, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care 

Que’Linda Tillman is a licensed board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arkansas. She has an interest in treating the mental health care needs of the adult and older adult populations. She offers mediation management and supportive therapy for clients. 

Que’Linda incorporates a collaborative approach and may refer to more specialized therapy options that could be beneficial. Having been 15 years of nursing experience prior to completing her graduate degree, she has adopted a holistic approach to patient care and strives to offer the most comprehensive, evidence-based and collaborative care possible. 

Que’Linda works diligently with her clients to find the best medication for them. To achieve this, she encourages open and honest dialogue, while offering a friendly, safe, and judgmental-free environment. She is also interested in how well the prescribed medication is working for the patient and if you've experienced any problems. 

Education

Walden University
Masters of Science in Nursing 

Specialties 

• Medication Management 
• Depression
• Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

Jo Ann Clay, CNS, APRN

Philosophy of Care

Jo Ann Clay is a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with Prescriptive Authority, as well as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. She is Adult certified, and has over 15 years experience as an APRN, and 30 years experience in the Mental Health field. She has treated a variety of disorders, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, insomnia, drug and alcohol issues.

Jo Ann believes that Medicine management requires finding the best medication for the client. That requires diagnostics and disclosure. Second is managing symptoms and side effects. She always wants to hear how well the medication is working (efficacy) as well as problems that might arise (side effects). Third is prescription refill.

Good medicine requires trust and excellent communication. Jo Ann requires patients to be in therapy to receive medication services.

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood disorders
• Insomnia