TAC Employees | Counseling, Therapy & Assessment Center

Dr. Short is a Licensed Psychologist. She specializes in working with women, children, and families. She is also trained in forensics and court custody. She loves working with women who struggle finding their individual purpose. She is trained in working with significant trauma, family relationships, mother and daughter relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior problems, reactive attachment disorder, and Autism. Dr. Short incorporates assessment into her therapy, which allows her to gain unique information to build a client's treatment plan. In addition, testing aids in providing helpful information for medication management. Dr. Short is a faith-based Psychologist. She values the role spirituality plays in daily growth and healing. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. She is the owner of TAC.

I have worked with a wide range of people on a number of different issues. The majority has been depression and anxiety, but I have helped people with various mental health challenges that people face. In working with anyone, my main focus is on seeing the issue from their perspective and helping them overcome it or develop ways of coping. In seeking out therapy, for most people, there is a fear of engaging in it. A person that is able to start, participate, and finish therapy are brave people. Therapy is work. As I mentioned, it is for the brave, those people who want to see change. It is something that is also enjoyable. The truth is that change is not always easy, but I take pride in being able to work with people in a way that takes out the fear and help them do what they want so that they feel that sense of accomplishment. Life is difficult and it gets messy. There is something special about a professional relationship that is focused on you and your goals. We naturally want to look for meaning in the things that happen to us. When we are lucky, we learn from it and move on, but there are times we also get stuck. Give me the chance to meet you where you are and help.

Lauren Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Lauren is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). As a therapist, Lauren has seen all age groups. However, for the past 6 years, she has seen primarily elementary and preschool age children and their families. Lauren's passion is helping to strengthen the relationship between caregivers and children, increasing caregiver’s skills in approaching their child’s challenging behaviors more effectively, helping children heal from trauma and educating caregivers on the effects trauma has on children. She does this while providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Lauren also implement play therapy techniques as play is a child’s way of learning, communicating, exploring and healing. What is TF-CBT and PCIT? TF-CBT is an evidence based treatment designed to help children and adolescents as well as their families overcome the negative effects of trauma. PCIT is an evidence based treatment designed to enhance the relationship between caregiver and child through interaction and to provide education to caregivers regarding more effective parenting skills which in turn, increases the child’s compliance.

Her skills are unique in that she is a Licensed Psychologist, a nationally certified School Psychologist and a Licensed Arkansas teacher. She is also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. She is a great fit for children, teens, and adults of all ages. Dr. Kim is also trained in diagnostic asssessment. She specializes in ADHD. She is a great fit to get proper diagnositic testing for ADHD symptoms.

Christa Jones, Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Nurse Educator holding Masters degrees in both specialties. Christa Jones will be leading our program. She is taking most insurances including Medicare, Tricare, and Medicaid. Christa has a strong passion for mental health and educating her client as she feels knowledge is power. She utilizes evidence-based treatments and research as well as compassion and empathy to provide a holistic approach for individuals. She believes in taking time with her clients to not only get to know them but to also work together as a team to navigate treatment options that best benefit the client. Christa has a deep passion for veterans and loves working with clients of all ages and stages of life. She believes the best medicine is transparency and honesty balanced with love and laughter.

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Michelle Baker, the founder of The Inner Weigh, ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Weight Management Specialist. After years of my own personal journey of weight loss, I have made it my mission to help other woman overcome their weight loss struggles. The Inner Weigh is a long-term lifestyle program designed to help woman overcome food bondage, break cycles, identify triggers, learn self-love, and prioritize self-care. The value of my individual coaching is that you will receive individualized care from someone who has personally walked this journey. I believe mental health is an important part of long-term success with weight loss. Thus, you will undergo a brief mental health screening and receive holistic and trauma informed approaches to help you along the way. I believe working from the inside is as important as working the body from the outside. You will also learn breathwork, mental and physical exercises, nutrition education, and coping skills to help with long-term stress management. I value celebrating every victory. You will have accountability and support consistently throughout your journey. I am excited to work with you and be a part of helping you set and meet your personal goals. Remember, healing comes from the inside out!