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Comprehensive Mental Health Care for Families in Arkansas
Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary mental health care group serving children, teens, and families in Central Arkansas. Founded in 2015, our team of independently practicing providers delivers comprehensive care through evidence-based evaluations, counseling, and psychiatric services. We prioritize collaboration with parents, educators, and other professionals to ensure holistic treatment. Our clinicians specialize in addressing behavioral health challenges, developmental delays, and emotional disorders using the latest research and therapeutic methodologies. With expertise in ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and learning disabilities, we offer tailored interventions including diagnostic evaluations, individual and family therapy, and medication management.Our strengths-based approach integrates parents into every stage of treatment, ensuring personalized care that empowers families. We maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations to extend our impact, while our telehealth services expand access across Arkansas. Through specialized programs like DBT for teens, PEERS social skills training, and Launch for young adults with autism, we provide structured pathways to independence. Our commitment to quality is reflected in rigorous clinician credentials, ongoing professional development, and a patient-centered philosophy that values transparency and ethical practice.
Services
Evaluation and Testing
Counseling Services
Psychiatric Medication Management
DBT Program for Teens
PEERS Social Skills Program
Launch Program for Young Adults
Parent Workshops
Infant Mental Health
School Consultation Services
Telehealth Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We utilize evidence-based treatments validated by clinical research
- Our clinicians collaborate with parents and educators for holistic care
- Specialized programs address autism, ADHD, trauma, and developmental delays
- Board-certified psychiatrists provide medication management expertise
- Telehealth services ensure accessibility across Arkansas
What people say
Life saver
Wonderful staff
Effective treatments
Essential support
Improved relationships
Services
Evaluation and Testing
Our comprehensive evaluations identify developmental, cognitive, and emotional needs through standardized testing. Services include educational testing for learning disorders, neuropsychological assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for autism and ADHD. Results guide personalized treatment plans with actionable recommendations for families and schools.
Counseling Services
We provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy for children and teens. Specialized treatments address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders using modalities like CBT and PCIT. Parent participation ensures continuity of care across environments.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Board-certified child psychiatrists conduct thorough evaluations before prescribing medications. We use genetic testing to optimize medication selection and monitor treatment effectiveness through regular follow-up appointments with coordinated care from therapists.
DBT Program for Teens
This structured 24-week program teaches dialectical behavior therapy skills through weekly group sessions. Teens learn emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while parents receive parallel training to reinforce skill application at home.
PEERS Social Skills Program
Designed for teens aged 13-18 with autism or social anxiety, this weekly program builds relationship skills through role-playing and peer interaction. Parent sessions provide tools to support social growth and conflict resolution in real-world settings.
People
Allison Adams
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Adams specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatments for autism spectrum disorders. She holds a Psy.D. and has over a decade of experience in child mental health.
Alan Bagley
Psychiatrist
Dr. Bagley provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents. He is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry with expertise in complex diagnostic cases.
Khiela Holmes
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Holmes specializes in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and developmental assessments. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has published research on childhood trauma interventions.
Janelle Von Storch
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ms. Von Storch leads parent workshops and provides counseling for families with children on the autism spectrum. She has over 15 years of experience in behavioral health services for Arkansas families.
Adam Benton
Clinical Director
Dr. Benton oversees clinical operations and school consultation services. A licensed psychologist, he specializes in traumatic stress treatment and has developed safety programs adopted by multiple Arkansas school districts.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major plans including BCBS, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Cigna. Contact us to verify coverage for specific clinicians.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
For urgent care, visit an ER or call 911. Free 24/7 support is available through the 988 suicide prevention lifeline.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions with the same clinical quality as in-person visits.
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in care for infants through young adults, with programs specifically designed for toddlers, teens, and emerging adults.
Do you provide school consultation services?
Yes, we offer mental health screenings, abuse prevention programs, and staff training for schools across Arkansas.
