Center for Professional Psychology

01/31/2023

Our office will be closed again today due to inclement weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please email admin@centerforprofessionalpsych.com if you have questions or concerns.

01/30/2023

Our office will be closed today due to inclement weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please email admin@centerforprofessionalpsych.com if you have questions or concerns.

01/18/2022

Dr. Narissa Griffin is a "SPACE Trained" provider. Check out this efficacious parent-based approach for managing anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents, developed out of Yale University.
https://www.spacetreatment.net/

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems.

11/10/2021

Provider Spotlight:
Danielle Wheeler, LPC, LMFT
Danielle has actively worked with married couples, individuals, adolescents, and children for over 10 years. Danielle has experience working with : marital conflict, relationship concerns, blended families, attachment, adjustment difficulties, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral difficulties, and conflictual family dynamics. Danielle's passion comes from her great burden for people that are hurting. She understands how one person's pain affects not only the individual, but the entire family system and uses this approach in working with her clients.

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09/13/2021

Provider Spotlight: Dr. Janissa Jackson

Dr. Jackson provides comprehensive psychological testing services to children, adolescents, and adults. She can inform diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and many others. She can also provide necessary accommodations to limit the impact of these conditions on reaching an individual’s full potential.

07/09/2021

Provider Spotlight:
Dr. Narissa Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy provider and trainer. She is a former Assistant Professor with the UAMS Department of Pediatrics and Schmieding Developmental Center, and she entered into private practice with our clinic in 2016. Dr. Griffin treats patients across the lifespan and specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families, serving patients as young as two years of age. Her areas of treatment specialty include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, and management of challenges associated with Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Griffin also provides comprehensive psychological evaluation to children ages 5 and under, including assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder as early as 18 months. Dr. Griffin is a River Valley native who has a warm and empathic nature combined with evidence-based clinical expertise.

06/02/2021

Provider spotlight:
Danielle Litchford is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has also been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and young children for over a decade. She has been with our clinic for a year and a half. Danielle maintains a warm and welcoming presence combined with excellent clinical skills. Call to schedule with our clinic at (479) 242-4560.

05/06/2021

Provider Spotlight for May:
Kylie Carroll, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who joined our clinic in February but has prior experience providing quality care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Kylie believes it often takes great courage and strength to reach out for help through therapy, and she is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel welcome and heard. Call to schedule with her today (479)242-4560

02/15/2021

Notice: teletherapy appointments are available tomorrow as our office will be closed due to inclement weather. Please check for voicemail or email communications from your provider regarding this option. Call (479) 242-4560 with any questions.

02/04/2021

We are so excited to be in our new and improved clinic space! We moved to a new suite within the Bank OZK building. Click to check out our new offices!

01/26/2021

We are excited to introduce our newest provider Kylie Carroll, LPC. She will begin seeing patients at our clinic beginning February 1st. Kylie Carroll is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked locally in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient treatment. Kylie believes it often takes great courage and strength to reach out for help through therapy, and she is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel welcome and heard. She sees children, adolescents and adults. Call today to schedule an appointment! (479)242-4560

05/07/2020

This is an excellent resource in working to explain changes in social skills related to COVID-19.
https://www.autismresourcecentral.org/social-stories-for-young-and-old-on-covid-19/

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04/30/2020

04/13/2020

Social isolation combined with increased stress can create a perfect storm for depression. Prioritize your mental health. Get outside and set small goals of productivity daily. Connect with loved ones and seek support to talk about your struggles.