Erica Hutchison
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience providing counseling services to children and families since 2006. I have provided individual, family, and group counseling to children in therapeutic preschool, school-based, outpatient, day treatment, and private practice settings. I hold specialty certifications in play therapy, clinical mental health, and supervision of counselors. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I have received extensive education, training, and supervision in the field of play therapy. I feel privileged to work with children and help them to heal emotionally, repair relationships, and improve daily functioning. As a child-centered play therapist, I believe that all children possess the inner resources to heal themselves. I also believe that play therapy, family support, and the child's relationship with the therapist best enable children to access those inner resources so they can heal, move forward, and be successful. I look forward to working with you and your child!
Education
Master of Science 2006 Counseling University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bachelor of Arts 2002 Liberal Arts University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
National Board for Certified Counselor (NBCC)
Professional Memberships
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
Arkansas Counseling Association (ArCA)
Arkansas Mental Health Counseling Association (ArMHCA)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Rhiannon Pacheco
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have provided mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families since 2013. I believe that children communicate best using the language that is most natural to them: play. My ability to help children and their families improve their daily life is a privilege. I believe that all people have the capability of changing and working through life's difficulties with the support of a therapeutic relationship. I also believe this relationship is the primary motivating factor to facilitate growth.
Education
Master of Science 2013 Counseling University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bachelor of Arts 2009 Psychology University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Professional Memberships
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
Chelsi Steele
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in play therapy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families since 2016 . I am honored to work with children and to provide a safe place for them to resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development, specifically through play. My work with children involves meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally through play therapy, while also working with their families to improve daily functioning. Play therapy gives children the capability to improve regulation skills, tolerate frustrations, and improve relationships.
Education
Master of Science 2016 Counseling John Brown University
Bachelor of Arts 2013 Psychology University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT
Professional Memberships
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
Education
Master of Science 2016 Counseling John Brown University
Bachelor of Arts 2013 Psychology University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT
Professional Memberships
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
Abby Poteet
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been providing children, adolescents, and their families with mental health counseling services since 2021. With a history of serving individuals in private practice, therapeutic day treatment and school settings, I greatly recognize the importance of relationships and take a comprehensive approach of working with stakeholders to help children be successful in all stages of their development. Through a combination of support from their families, our therapeutic relationship, and the powerful language of play, I believe children have it within themselves to heal and grow from their experiences and discover their own path to success. Our work together will encourage independence, emotional expression, and self confidence in a warm, safe environment. I believe that play allows children to communicate their feelings and utilize their inner strength to heal, and I am beyond grateful to walk beside them as they do so.
Education:
Master of Science 2021 Counseling University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Bachelor of Arts 2016 Psychology University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science 2016 Human Development & Family Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional School Counselor
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Professional Memberships:
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Arkansas Counseling Association (ArCA)
Education:
Master of Science 2021 Counseling University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Bachelor of Arts 2016 Psychology University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science 2016 Human Development & Family Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional School Counselor
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Professional Memberships:
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Arkansas Counseling Association (ArCA)