THE CBT DIFFERENCE
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the gold standard of treatment in the world and generates outcomes in psychotherapy that are unprecedented. CBT has the capacity to change your life in ways that we want to be your reality. Our clinical staff consist of certified cognitive therapist and certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies with extensive experience in treating a broad spectrum of issues. We want to collaborate with you in your treatment and provide structure, while also remaining flexible. Our goal is for patients to learn and implement skills that would allow themselves to eventually act as their own therapist so that therapy is no longer needed once these skills are attained.
MEET OUR CLINICAL STAFF
Kati Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializing in Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Social Anxiety, Illness Anxiety, Law Enforcement, Panic Disorder, Perfectionism, Acute Stress
Stephanie Steele-Wren
Licensed Psychologist
Specializing in Diagnostic Testing, ADHD/ADD Testing, Autism Spectrum Testing
Blaire Bradbury
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specializing in Career Distress, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Work-Life Balance, Mind-Body Connection, Depression, Trauma, Stress
Mikaela Buckley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Social Skills, Communication, Motivation, Self Esteem
Alex Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Specializing in Men’s Issues, Marital Therapy, Couples Counseling, Relationship Distress, Sexual Addiction, ADHD, Life Adjustments, Anxiety, Trauma, Spirituality
Brecken Criswell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Acute Stress, Mood Disorders, Coping with Divorce
Jennifer Thomasson
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Emerging Adulthood, Special Needs Parenting, Grief/Loss, Career Change, Relationship Therapy, Self-esteem
Cat Elrod
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializing in Personality Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Adolescents and Adults, LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Formal Training in LGBTQ+ Issues
Erin Jones
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specializing in Transitioning to College, Career Counseling, Academic Pressure, Family Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Decision Making
Education:
- Springfield College
- Doctorate in Counseling, 2019
- Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling
- Williams College
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 2011
Specializations:
- Diagnostic Testing, ADHD/ADD Testing, Autism Spectrum Testing
Location: Bentonville
Stephanie Steele-Wren
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Steele-Wren is a graduate of Springfield College in Springfield, Massetucetts, with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Arkansas. In addition to her extensive education, Dr. Steele-Wren has 10 years of clinical experience in various settings. Dr. Steele-Wren believes the patient is the expert in their own experience and collaborates with them to bring empirically based testing and intervention to produce clarity and change in her patients’ lives. Dr. Steele-Wren boasts a national certification in anger management and completed her dissertation on women’s mental health during chronic illness.
Dr. Steele-Wren provides psychological testing for ADHD, diagnostic clarity, court evaluation, and academic IQ testing, to name a few. She is an LGBTQ+ affirming provider, as well as an advocate for individuals that identify as LGBTQ+. Dr. Steele-Wren is most effective in understanding challenges facing this population primarily due to her personal experience as a member of the community. Other specialty areas of Dr. Steele-Wren include anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief, stress and women’s issues. In her free time, Dr. Steele-Wren enjoys weight lifting, the great outdoors of the Natural State, cooking, painting and photography. She is also passionate about travel, spending time with her two dogs, friends and family.
Get The Help You Need
We have offices in Fayetteville and Bentonville with the option of virtual therapy.
OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Colten Johnson
Clinical Admin Specialist
Colten is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a graduate of the University of Arkansas and John Brown University. He has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services. As the clinical, administrative specialist, Colten utilizes his advanced knowledge and skills to manage referrals, arrange communication, and support patient coordination throughout our clinic.
Jacqueline Ledbetter
Scheduling Specialist
Jacqueline is the Scheduling Specialist here at Kati Wells CBT, responsible of making sure all our clients are taken care of. She is in charge of rescheduling, answering questions anyone might have, taking phone calls, and getting new clients through the process of becoming a ongoing patient. She has a huge passion for music and helping others around her, she is studying Music Therapy at Maryville University, and hopes to work in a Children’s Hospital sometime in the future.
Jesse Wells
Facilities Manager
Jesse is a man of many interests and many talents. His first love is music, and he is an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, having toured internationally as well as the United States many times over with his own and other groups.
Nicole McElhaney
Community Liaison
Nicole is the Community Liaison here at Kati Wells Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Nicole’s primary role assists with patient coordination, social media, and day to day operations and tasks. Nicole is a world traveler, an avid church member, and an incredible alto singer. She has an infectious laugh and truly changes the lives of her students and others that she comes to know.
Holly Skinner
Insurance & Billing Management
Holly Skinner is our clinic insurance and billing specialist. She has worked in both the hospital and clinic settings, with roles varying from patient education to clinic management and quality improvement. For questions related to insurance, billing, or your account, you may reach out to Holly directly at holly@kwcbt.com.
Brittnie Simon
Marketing Specialist
Brittnie is the founder and creative strategist at Collab Design Co. Her company manages and coordinates all of Kati Wells CBT marketing efforts from concept to completion. She is the wizard behind the curtain when it comes to our content and marketing efforts.