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!

Joanna Person-Michener, LPC

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.

Bailey Ralston, LPC 

Bailey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master’s of Counseling from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Bailey has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with past trauma, relationship issues, substance use, and life transitions. She is passionate about treating individuals navigating diverse challenges, including depression, anxiety, attachment issues, ADHD, post-traumatic stress, legal issues and incarceration, and personality disorder diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder.

Bailey incorporates elements of several therapeutic approaches, including strengths-based approaches, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She applies a trauma-informed lens to all approaches and remains mindful of how diverse backgrounds and identities impact the work being done in counseling.

Bailey approaches therapy through a judgment-free, exploratory lens. She believes you are the expert on your own story and seeks to truly understand your point of view. She aims to join you as a teammate and collaborator on your personal journey towards growth and fulfillment. In sessions, Bailey focuses on facilitating a deeper understanding of your needs, what may be missing in your life right now, and how you can bring yourself closer to feeling balanced and joyful.

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Tonya Turic, LPC 

I am a licensed clinical therapist with a Master’s degree in Community Counseling and an emphasis in Family and Marital Therapy. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have a passion for those in the 65+ age range. Throughout the course of my career, I have worked in various settings and levels of care, including inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and therapeutic day treatment. Through these experiences, I have worked with a myriad of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, suicidal ideation, mood lability, substance abuse, ADHD, gender identity struggles, and neurocognitive disorders to name a few.

I have extensive experience and training in working with Dementia-related disorders, providing individual, group, and family therapy to those struggling with the disease. I have also obtained certification as a Dementia Rater to provide testing and screening for clinical trial participants.

I practice primarily from a person-centered approach with borrowed techniques and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as a few other modalities. I am also trained in EMDR. My goal is to help clients live their most authentic lives and to identify and work through any barriers that are prohibiting them from reaching their goals. I feel that building rapport with others is a personal strength, and I strive to offer an open and accepting atmosphere, free of judgment. I often use humor in my interactions, as I feel the world would be a better place if we could all just laugh at ourselves a bit more often.

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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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