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

Arthur Stokenbury, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Arthur Stokenbury is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) with 12 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Most of Arthur's work has been in criminal rehabilitation and substance abuse. He has worked with an array of different mental health issues especially in regards to trauma and substance abuse. Through working with a criminal population, Arthur has learned the importance of patience, especially in challenging sessions. He offers unbiased and objective counseling. Arthur sets clear and achievable goals and works together, with his clients, to achieve these goals. He understands how trauma and substance abuse play hand in hand and how to break the cycle.

Arthur completed his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Arkansas University. He became a therapist because he enjoys helping others work past their life’s challenges and improve their quality of life. Arthur feels that he can help people make more sound, rationally-based decisions versus emotionally-based decisions. He enjoys being a counselor and feels a sense of purpose in his work. As a retired Army NCO and Purple Heart recipient, Arthur understands how trauma can affect an individual.

Arthur's approach is a holistic view of mental health encompassing the body, mind, and emotions--integrating all aspects of an individual’s cognitions, strengths, and weakness. He believes that all the dimensions are interconnected and important to a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle. Arthur incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy into his practice. He believes that he can help facilitate the process of positive life changes and growth. Arthur enjoys helping people find their path on life’s journey, working through obstacles along the way.

Education

Southern Arkansas University
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

• Substance Abuse
• Military & Veteran's Issues
• Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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 

Julie Calvery-Carman, FNP, PMHNP

Philosophy of Care

Julie Carman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a passion for providing quality psychiatric care to assist teens, adults, and seniors with the negative effects of anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, behavioral issues, coping skills, divorce, eating disorders, family conflicts, gender identity and transgender issues, grief, OCD, school issues, and more.

Julie earned her Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Center. She started her journey in healthcare in 1996 as a nurse and has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and university settings. Julie has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2008, having been initially board certified as a family nurse practitioner, and then returned for additional certification in 2020 to become a PMHNP. She values collaboration, education, and practical ways to incorporate positive mental health strategies such as self-care into daily life. She knows how important it is for patients to choose a provider that can meet them where they are in life—Julie is able to do just that.

She believes open communication and patient involvement are essential parts of the psychiatric treatment process and views herself as a partner in the care and wellbeing of each patient. As a woman working in the healthcare industry for many years, Julie understands the challenges that patients face as participants in the healthcare system. She offers her guidance and support as you work together to address your mental health needs.

Education

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Masters of Science in Nursing

Specialties

• 18+ Medication Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger/Behavioral Issues
• Coping Skills
• Eating Disorders
• Gender Identity / Transgender
• Grief, Infidelity
• Life Transitions
• Military/Veteran
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD

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