Heber Springs Counseling and Wellness Center

05/01/2026

10/26/2025

We are incredibly excited to welcome Ashley Crafton, LPC to the team, she will be joining our Cave City office!! 🎉🥰

Ashley Crafton is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Cave City and returns to serve her local community with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lyon College and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. Ashley has worked in a number of settings including outpatient behavioral health, private practice, and school-based mental health. She primarily works with adolescents and adults using holistic approaches, as well as CBT, mindfulness based practices, Brainspotting, and trauma informed interventions.

I am incredibly grateful to be able to serve my hometown and surrounding communities that have served me throughout my lifetime. I do therapy similar to the way I live my life: candid, fostering mind-body connections, and aspiring to be a life-long learner on any topic. Outside of work I am often enjoying time with my family, cooking, enjoying a book, music, or documentary, and mindfully moving my body. As a clinician, I love being able to support clients in their search of meeting their goals and overcoming challenges. You are doing all that important work, and I am so glad you are allowing me to be a part of your process!

01/22/2025

Have you seen our new website? Check out our new look! We are excited about the results and think you will be too! Take a moment to explore and see the improvements 😀 Https://www.heberspringscounseling.com

12/24/2024

Warmest wishes from all of us at Heber Springs Counseling and Wellness. Here’s to a season filled with connection, kindness, and growth! Wishing you Peace and Joy this Holiday Season 🎄✨🥰

11/12/2024

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. To those who have served and those who continue to serve, we owe a debt of gratitude that words alone can never fully express. Thank you for your bravery, commitment, and the countless sacrifices you’ve made in defense of our freedom.

01/11/2024

We are excited to welcome April Massey-DeVore, LMSW to the Heber Springs Counseling team! April received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Harding University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. April has therapeutic experience in a variety of settings including outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatric services, hospice, and school-based therapy. She has experience working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. April specializes in women’s issues, teens, adults, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. April’s approach to treatment is multifaceted and she strives to empower her clients to lead their healing journey. April utilizes an integrative approach that is person centered, drawing from an array of evidence-based practices that support clients in their journey toward healing. April offers in-person and online therapy services for teens (13+) and adults. She offers evening appointments online only.

Searcy has been my home for 44 years, but Heber Springs has been my second home. My family and I spent summers and weekends camping, hiking, boating and swimming at Heber Springs. I have 2 daughters, my oldest is 27 and my youngest is almost 18. I am excited about the opportunity to serve this amazing community and my clients. As a therapist, I believe that everyone that walks into my office matters, and I am honored for the opportunity to walk alongside you and hear your story. I desire to create a space where you feel safe to process past and present struggles. My hope is to create a place where you feel heard.

12/25/2023

Heber Springs Counseling and Wellness wishes you all the happiest of holiday seasons! We hope that you and your families stay safe and well. As we look back upon the past year, we would like to express our gratitude. Your mental health journey is important, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. We hope that the coming year will bring you peace, joy, health, blessings, love and prosperity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! 🎄🎉🥰

11/23/2023

All of us at Heber Springs Counseling and Wellness hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday! 🍁😀💕

07/31/2023

We are excited to welcome Whitney Coles, LMSW to the Heber Springs Counseling team! Whitney graduated from Arkansas State University with her Bachelor’s in Social Work. She received her Master’s in Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky. Whitney has experience with survivors of human trafficking, the juvenile justice system, trauma, and crisis intervention. She utilizes CBT, ACT, and other modalities to include Brainspotting to uncover and process traumatic memories. Whitney offers in-person, as well as online counseling services for teens (13+) and adults. She has experience working with individuals and families in outpatient and school-based settings.

I am from small town, Cave City and have recently moved to Heber Springs with my husband and our dog, Fynn. I enjoy doing anything outdoors (as long as it’s above 70°), and I enjoy all things artsy and crafty! I am so excited to serve this community and serve my clients. As a therapist, my goal is to give clients a supportive, authentic, non-judgmental environment to explore, gain knowledge, and heal. I have a client-centered approach while utilizing a strengths-based perspective to empower my clients to accomplish their goals. I have a passion for assisting my clients in finding their voice. I can’t wait to help you in finding yours!

06/18/2023

06/09/2023

We are excited to welcome Julie Hicks, LAC to the Heber Springs Counseling team! Julie grew up on the outskirts of rural Cleburne County in the Gravesville community. From a young age she knew that she wanted to work in a profession to help others. She graduated in 2021 from the University of Arkansas Little Rock with her Masters Degreee in Counseling. She became a counselor with the goal to promote healing and health in our local community. She used Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, as well as a Person-Centered Therapy approaches in her counseling.

Julie thinks the most sacred thing we do is hold our clients hurt and their healing. Her goal as a therapist is to ensure clients receive quality care to promote healing and resiliency. Julie has experience working with children, adults, individuals with disabilities, and she is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.