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There are a number of mental health professionals in Northwest Arkansas that have served TEAM clients and families in the past. They have provided services ranging from mental health therapy to psychological assessments\/IQ tests (sometimes required for diagnosis and\/or funding).<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we have listed several local counselors and psychologists. Additionally, we have highlighted counselors, psychologists and<\/g> psychiatrists who have been recommended by members of TEAM or referred from developmental specialists (*see asterisks).<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Providers who accept Medicaid<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n

Center for Children – UAMS Schmieding Developmental Center<\/span><\/u><\/b>*<\/span><\/b> offers psychological assessments\/IQ testing as well as assessments in specialty areas such as:<\/g> failure-to-thrive, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, speech and language, school performance, autism, intellectual disability and cognitive development. The group accepts Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>479 750-0125 (Lowell) Pediatric Neurologists: Tonya* and Jhablall Balmakund<\/span><\/p>\n

Arisa Health<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/a><\/span> offers a wide range of counseling support services for individuals and families.\u00a0 The center accepts Medicaid. <\/span>(<\/span>479 750-2020 https:\/\/www.arisahealth.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em>(Springdale, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Huntsville, Berryville, Siloam Springs).<\/span>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/span><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Alleviant<\/span><\/u><\/b> Full psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adults. Counselling services for individual, couples, and family therapy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a>https:\/\/alleviant.com\/<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Integrated Wellness and Mental Health, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/a> Psychiatric evaluations and medication management for individuals 6 and older.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/strong>https:\/\/www.iwamh.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Providers who do not<\/u> accept Medicaid<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Center for Psychology<\/span><\/u><\/b>*<\/span><\/b> offers psychological evaluations\/IQ Tests, treatment of children and adolescents with serious or chronic medical conditions, IEP planning and<\/g> teacher training, family therapy, couple\u2019s therapy and group therapy. The clinic does not accept Medicaid\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>479 254-1144 (Rogers) <\/span>www.nwacenterforpsychology.com <\/span><\/i>Psychologist: Catherine Adams*<\/span><\/p>\n

Center for Psychology and Counseling<\/span><\/u><\/b>*<\/span><\/b> offers psychological assessments\/IQ Tests, psycho-educational services and behavioral <\/span>therapy for children, adolescents, young adults and<\/g> families. The clinic does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>479 444-1400 (Fayetteville) <\/span>www.terrylawson.com <\/span><\/i>Psychologist: Terry Lawson*<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinical and Community Psychology and Counseling Associates<\/span><\/u><\/b> offers behavior therapy for children, couple\u2019s therapy, family therapy, and services to support parenting for children with health problems. The clinic does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span> 479 442-2457 (Fayetteville) Psychologist: Frances Woods<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Encompass Health<\/span><\/u><\/b> <\/span><\/b>offers psychological evaluations\/IQ testing, therapy and<\/g> consultative services. Focuses on helping children, adolescents and<\/g> their families. Does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>479 271-8778 (Bentonville) www.encompasshealth.net<\/i> Psychologists: Dr. Billy Jones and <\/b>Lisa Fitzgibbons*.<\/span><\/p>\n

Northwest Counseling<\/span><\/u><\/b>*<\/span><\/b> offers marriage counseling, counseling by twos, abuse counseling, grief counseling, Christian counseling as well as counseling in Spanish for adolescents through adults. The group does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>479 855-5704 (Bentonville)<\/span> www.ncicares.com <\/i><\/span>Counselor and Psychologist: William (Bill) Oldham*, Debby Pinkston (bilingual)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychologist Terry Efird<\/span><\/u><\/b> offers psychological assessment\/IQ testing, ADHD assessment, learning disability assessment, services for mood disorders (depression and self-esteem), anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, substance abuse problems, domestic violence and anger control problems. Does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span> 479 751-7074 (Springdale)<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychology and Counseling Associates<\/span><\/u><\/b> offer psychological assessment\/IQ testing, short-term, problem-focused therapy for troubled families, difficult children, hyperactive students, rebellious teens, depressed adolescents, high-risk youth, worried parents, & distressed couples. The clinic does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span> 479 443-5575 (Fayetteville) Counselor: Tim Cavell<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychology and Counseling Associates Center<\/span><\/u><\/b> <\/span><\/b>offers services for children, adolescents and<\/g> adults addressing mental, emotional and behavioral health. The clinic does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>(<\/span> 479 442-5437 (Fayetteville) www.pca-nwa.com<\/i> Pediatric Psychiatrist: Matt Crouch<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandra Pate Counseling<\/span><\/u><\/b> offers therapies for panic attacks and phobias, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, parenting and family issues and post-traumatic stress.\u00a0<\/span>(\u00a0<\/span>479 925-3400 (Rogers)<\/span> www.patecounseling.com<\/span><\/i> Counselor: Sandra page<\/span><\/p>\n

The Joshua Center<\/span><\/u><\/b> offers services to address behavioral health while also recognizing a family and\/or individual\u2019s spiritual wellbeing. Licensed therapists and marriage and family counselors assist patients suffering from depression, anxiety, marital difficulties, parent-child issues and other individual and family concerns (adopting families, military families, spouses with struggling marriages). The center does not accept Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span> 479 268-4557 (Fayetteville and Rogers) www.thejoshuacenter.com\u00a0<\/i><\/span>Play Therapist: Richard Eller*<\/em><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TEAM is not liable in any capacity for the quality of services delivered by any outside entity. If you find errors or have questions or concerns,\u00a0please contact us<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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TEAM Resource Library Topic:\u00a0Counselors & Psychologists<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\nParenting a child with spe\"Counselorscial needs can be very difficult. It places strains on siblings, marriages and the entire family unit. Resilient families find ways to cope with stress and adversity. How do we develop a family\u2019s resilience? Some strategies for dealing with the stress related to raising a child with special needs include the following:\r\n