Caty Miller, LAC, CRC

Caty is the owner of The Talk Center and earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas. She works with adults (ages 18+) who are struggling with anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, phobias and PTSD. Caty is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a type of cognitive behavioral therapy specifically formulated to reduce symptoms of OCD and other anxiety disorders.

Caty works from a humanistic perspective and believes that in order to live a full and meaningful life, we must look within to find our own unique purpose and direction. She guides her clients in discovering the most authentic version of themselves and making choices that align with their values.

Caty also has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and has a passion for working with individuals struggling to navigate their way through the criminal justice system. She works with a wide variety of individuals including those who are being supervised on probation, parole or participating in drug court.

Jess Perry, MSW, LCSW

Jess is a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over six years of experience working as a therapist and counselor. Jess earned her Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 2018 and since that time she has had the privilege of working with adults, teens, and adolescents seeking therapy for a broad range of needs and issues including but not limited to: depression/mood issues, anxiety, adjustment issues, life stress, self-esteem/body image, gender/sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ issues. 

Jess works from a strength-based, client-centered, and encouraging perspective and combines various treatment styles including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused interventions. Jess believes in the value and worth of every human and the power of connection and relationship to explore and foster change. Therapy with Jess centers on exploring and creating healthy life changes, adjusting to change, building resilience, enhancing skills, and embracing growth.

Katrina Lawson, MSW, LCSW 

Katrina is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist who joined the field of social work after 14 years of teaching children and teens with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD and other neurodiverse backgrounds. She has called NWA her home since 2010. Katrina was inspired to become a therapist through her first-hand teaching experiences with students and families. 

Katrina graduated with her Masters in Clinical Social Work from UALR in 2020. She works with adults, teens, families and couples from a strengths-based, trauma informed lens. Katrina navigates alongside others from a humanistic and attachment-based perspective. She believes that integrating mindfulness, along with individualized, simple and tangible hands-on activities can help people experience meaningful growth and change in their daily lives. Katrina gathers therapeutic tools from a variety of approaches including: ACT, CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and bereavement work. 

Katrina walks alongside others as they discover their own truths, explore their values, access their own avenues to self-compassion, and find the inherent wisdom within their own stories. She looks forward to meeting with you as you explore the unique challenges, answers and opportunities found within telling your own story!

Meredith Lane, MSW, LCSW 

Meredith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2014. Meredith works with adults (ages 18+) and has experience working with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, difficult life transitions and grief. She also has experience working with neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ population.

Meredith combines her natural ability to connect with people with a person-centered and trauma informed approach. She also uses other treatment styles such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and solution-focused therapy. Meredith joins each client on their personal journey as they navigate life changes, gain new perspectives, and find meaning and balance in their ever-evolving lives.

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Cyndi Sewell, LPC 

Cyndi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience working as a therapist. Cyndi spent 8 years in the military and was inspired to become a therapist while working with military members and their families during the deployment cycle.

Cyndi works with a wide variety of clients, ages 12 and up. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, Christian clients and survivors of domestic violence. Cyndi uses a person-centered approach in addition to other therapy techniques such as DBT, CBT and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Cyndi is also trained in Mental Health Integrative Medicine and believes in treating the whole person. Her goal is to find a balance that improves your mental, physical, spiritual and social health.

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Joanna Person-Michener, LPC

(virtual only)

Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.

In her therapeutic practice, Joanna employs a range of approaches, primarily client-centered, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, play, Gestalt, nature-based, and Adlerian. She emphasizes the human need for empathy and encouragement, with additional expertise in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

Recognizing the importance of balance in life, Joanna advocates for holistic well-being, encouraging clients to nurture connections with their community, family, work, personal time, and nature. As a registered member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and an ecotherapist certified by the Earthbody Institute of Oakland, Joanna understands the significance of ecological grief and eco-anxiety. She integrates advocacy and empowerment into her practice, supporting clients in engaging with their community to promote social justice.

Joanna approaches therapy with a focus on each client's unique strengths, talents, and experiences, aiming to provide encouragement and support while equipping them with coping skills for improved well-being and meaning in life. She looks forward to meeting you and assisting you on your journey of growth and self-discovery.

Amber Cothran, LPC

(virtual only)

Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years experience working as a therapist. 

Amber earned her Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Arkansas State University. Most of her experience as a therapist has been primarily with adolescents (4-18 years of age) and adults of all ages. She has assisted people struggling with anger, ADHD, and oppositional symptoms along with other issues including trauma, depression, life stressors, anxiety, self-esteem, etc. 

Amber looks forward to helping others find the peace they are looking for. It is her goal to provide a space that allows clients to feel comfortable enough to work through anything they may be attempting to overcome. Amber is ready to help clients to reduce and/or eliminate triggers that have caused them to be held back from living the life they desire. Amber loves helping the "strong ones"- the ones who are used to helping others, but need someone to help them be there for themselves.

Amber wants to help people break through generational patterns and lead their most successful life. She also likes to help others see things from a different perspective. Sometimes a new outlook is all that is needed. 

Amber looks forward to meeting you and helping you along your journey. 

Susan Jamieson, LCSW

(virtual only)

I believe therapy is a collaborative experience. Throughout our sessions, we will work together to identify your needs and the approach that's right for you.

While therapy has the ability to address and accomplish many things, I can say with confidence that our sessions will offer you the unique opportunity to share what's on your mind, address challenges, and learn positive ways to overcome them. In addition to addressing obstacles, we will also take time to celebrate your successes!

Because each person's journey is unique, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to help ensure that your therapy experience aligns with your goals and personality. I most frequently use concepts associated with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths Perspective Therapy. 

Throughout my many years as a therapist, I have successfully helped clients navigate personal challenges (such as high levels of anxiety, depression, and chronic ‘people pleasing’ behaviors), difficult personal relationships, life transitions, and even getting to know themselves better (as in answering the question "Why do I act this way?!").

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