Jordan Griffie, LPC
Therapist
Jordan's path to therapy was one divinely created. After losing his mother to a battle with cancer at fourteen, Jordan unknowingly gained knowledge that would assist him in his future practice. Again faced with adversity at thirty when his father passed away from leukemia, he again found himself grieving. A father, husband, and business owner didn't allow him the space or time, he thought, to grieve. We all are often faced with the ticking of the clock and struggling to breathe, let alone conquer life. He was no exception. Jordan's extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and personal background in life provide the grace, acceptance, and knowledge to help you in your healing journey.
As the founder of River City Counseling, Jordan has built his life in the River Valley with his wife and three sons. Jordan graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with his Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2012. Beginning practice in 2011, Jordan has practiced in a number of settings including inpatient and outpatient addiction rehabilitation, community mental health, and private practice. Jordan specializes in marital and individual work and sees families who struggle with navigating their cycle. His passion for healing and an empathic personality provide a safe, trusting guide for your struggle.
Katelyn Nabors, MS, LPC, CSAT
Therapist
Katelyn’s warm and enthusiastic approach welcomes clients experiencing unhealthy cycles and trauma in a variety of areas. Her diligence in her training allows her the ability to organically foster courage in the clients she serves. Katelyn works with several different therapeutic approaches to provide her clients with the hope that healing is possible.
Katelyn graduated from John Brown University with her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since receiving her professional license in counseling, Katelyn has worked in several modalities including school-based counseling, community mental health, and private practice. She is certified in Sexual Addiction Therapy (CSAT) and promotes sex positive therapy. Katelyn can provide a landing space for you to discuss and explore any challenges that are present in your life.
Cliff Duren, MS, LPC
Therapist
Cliff’s soft nature is an outstanding start for any client experiencing challenges in their daily living. The ability to hold the pain clients feel is an asset to his approach you will experience in your time with Cliff.
Cliff graduated from Henderson State University with his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since receiving his professional license in counseling, Cliff has worked in several modalities including school-based counseling, community mental health, and private practice. Cliff excels in working with teens navigating the hurdles of maturity and establishing their footing in life. He also sees adults faced with challenges of everyday living.
Julianne Passen, MS, LPC
Therapist
Julianne’s ability to hold emotion for a client during sessions is an attribute that sets her apart. Pain is a space that requires an immense amount of energy to process. Julianne creates an environment that invites process and creates opportunity for change.
Julianne graduated from John Brown University with her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Family and Marriage Therapy. Her passion for trauma work with clients, coupled with multiple approaches to therapy, allow clients an ability to move forward and reconnect with themselves and others. Julianne is trained in EMDR and also uses Emotionally Focused Therapy to work with individuals who are struggling. She has pursued extensive training in all of her models, including how to work with shame and trauma.
Brad Walker, MS, LPC, LMFT
Therapist
Brad’s unique ability to gain trust and understanding with client’s are qualities quickly realized when meeting with him the first time. Brad’s approach to therapy lends acceptance and a path towards healing that provides space for clients to excel. Brad works with several therapeutic approaches to therapy and tailors a road map for his clients that’s most beneficial to the outcomes they desire.
Brad graduated from John Brown University with his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Starting therapy practices in 2007, Brad has worked in a multitude of modalities of treatment including inpatient substance abuse treatment, community mental health, and private practice. He has guided couples to regaining connection in their marriages and helped clients struggling with substance abuse find hope and sustain sobriety. He has a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ and navigating challenges faced in the world with client struggling with their mental health.
David Bourne, MS, LPC
Therapist
David’s enthusiastic personality, and desire towards helping others meet their potential, are traits that clients experience in his sessions. David’s passion for guiding clients through trauma towards a path of healing is paramount in his work. He feels that making that difficult decision to encounter the toughest moments, both past and current, are ultimately defining factors in your healing journey.
David graduated with an MS in Psychological Services from East Central University in Oklahoma. With over 17 years of therapy practice, David has worked in a multitude of modalities including school-based counseling and private practice. He has experience working with children ages 6-10, preteen, teenagers, and adults. His animal assisted therapy dog, Ranger, assists in helping healing happen.
Brenden Stephens, LCSW, MSW
Therapist
Creating a model of self that redefines generations previous and future is a desire of Brenden's. Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Brenden uses this technique to assist in alleviating distress associated with traumatic events. The weight of trauma is excruciating and often remains locked in the body until processed. Changing the landscape by which you navigate emotion is an essential part of Brenden's approach.
Trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brenden leans into uncomfortable emotion and helps make sense of otherwise disorganized emotion. The purpose of therapy is simple: Making sense of the emotions present within ourselves. Brenden's guidance can ultimately bring healing to unresolved trauma and regain hope in daily living. Brenden graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a masters in Social Work. He has worked in numerous modalities of treatment including community mental health and private practice.
Celeste Nichols, MS, LPC
Therapist
Upon meeting Celeste, an immediate abundance of grace and acceptance is felt with her welcoming style of therapy. Healing is just her language. Whether it's finding the lost connection the struggles of marriage present, or bringing insight to unstructured feelings of guilt and shame, Celeste has a way of making the confusing simplified. Her insight, and unwavering passion, give her clients hope and unlock realized potential in their story. If you're experiencing distance in your marriage, struggling with postpartum in motherhood, or feel the impact of shame cycles in daily living, Celeste will be a guide to feeling whole again.
Celeste has an MS degree in both marriage and family therapy and clinical mental health from John Brown University. Her demographic of clients include couples, blended families, ministry family support, and maternal mental health. Celeste has has worked in numerous modalities of treatment including community mental health, crisis stabilization, and private practice. She is extensively trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
Susan Osbourne
Office Administrator
Susan's work ethic and dedication to giving clients the best service are attributes that help define her as an administrator. Susan's approachability and understanding help in the delicate process that is therapy. She has an incredible ability to be relatable and understanding when making that initial phone call to set up an appointment. She is an invaluable asset to our practice and she's excited to assist you in getting started in your healing journey.
Amy Wein
Office Manager
Amy simply makes our lives easier on so many levels when it comes to our work. She allows us the ability to provide our clients with the healing they deserve from a counseling perspective. Amy will assist you in understanding the logistics of billing, scheduling, and answer any questions that are presented. She works diligently on making sure your time at River City Counseling is focused on healing and takes care of all the ‘behind the scenes’ tasks.
Ranger
Therapy Dog
Ranger brings a joy and excitement to all of our clients that come into contact with him. Trained in animal assisted play therapy as well as trauma work, Ranger assists in working with children experiencing mood issues to adults confronting trauma or other mood disorders. It's hard to not have a smile when meeting Ranger in our office.
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