Christy

Christy has spent the past 9 years treating people with various mental health challenges, including Generalized Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, and Bi-Polar I or II Disorders to name a few. Christy specializes in treating OCD using ERP (Exposure and Respond Prevention), and in disorders first diagnosed in infancy, children or adolescents (utilizing Play Therapy techniques) speaking the language of children using the art of play to assist them in expressing their emotions. Similarly, in her career as a therapist, she has provided evidenced-based treatment to a wide array of populations not limited to children, adolescent, adults or couples.
Christy understands that it can be difficult to share your personal /traumatic experiences. It is her role to both educate and guide you as well as create a non-judgmental environment for you to grow. One of Christy’s strongest assets is connecting with people and she wants you to feel comfortable enough so that you’re not thinking about the process. It starts with having good conversations, leading up to the work you’ll be doing that helps you build confidence.

Josh Strickland, Licensed Professional Counselor, EDS, LPC, NBCC

Josh has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples and is well versed in grief therapy, anxiety and depression, issues pertaining to suicide, issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, and special issues pertaining to adolescents. He is currently a part-time faculty member with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has held other various professorial positions. He has worked on several non-profit boards advancing the access to mental health resources, educating the public on depression and suicide, working for the rights of minorities, and educating the public on issues pertaining to veterans

Josh received a Master’s of Science and an Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling from Harding University. He is in the process of writing his dissertation for an Educational Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. He has received training in grief therapy, trauma, and experiential therapy.

He thinks counseling should be inclusive, and he treats the person as a whole. He works with a person’s strengths and resources to increase coping styles and a stronger sense of self. He uses cognitive and mindfulness techniques to help clients become more aware of their thoughts processes and the relationships to those thought processes.

Aaron Thomason, LPC

Aaron (he, him, his) is an Licensed Professional Counselor with a MS in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling and a BS in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Henderson State University. He has 13 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and first responders facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, psychosis, suicidal/ homicidal ideation, trauma, anger management, problem family dynamics, and issues specific to the LBGT population.
He worked in a variety of treatment settings such as Day Treatment/ ALE, School-Based, and the outpatient clinic providing individual, group, and family therapy. He also has an background in crisis intervention, assessment, and referral for children and adults in the outpatient, prison, or ER setting dealing with acute mental health symptoms. Aaron uses an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) Person Centered Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and Gestalt therapy. As a therapist, Aaron provides an empathetic and non-prejudicial environment to foster trust, insight, and a willingness to change.
“Making changes in your mental health may be difficult, but it is not impossible. It is brave, powerful, awe inspiring, and if maintained can lead you to a path where purpose and joy can be found.”