Laura Horton, PhD, Child Psychologist
Dr. Horton is a licensed psychologist and the Clinical Director at our Conway location. She works with children, teens, young adults, and families. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, academic struggles, and socialization difficulties. Dr. Horton also enjoys working with clients who present with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image concerns, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She implements evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and uses a collaborative approach to care involving the client, caregivers, other medical providers, and teachers. Especially when working with children, Dr. Horton aims to include parents/caregivers in all aspects of treatment by addressing environmental concerns, providing developmental guidance, and working as a team to develop behavior management strategies to assist the child best.
AETNA
Ambetter
Baptist BCBS Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Municipal Health
First Choice
GEHA
Health Advantage
Municapal
New Directions
Qualchoice
True Blue
United Healthcare
UMR
Novasys
Individual, Family, & Group Counseling
Psychological Evaluation
Developmental Evaluations
Dyslexia and Other Learning Disorder Testing
Eating Disorder Evaluation and Treatment
Parenting Support
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Education & Training
American Psychological Association Accredited Internship (Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology (University of Central Arkansas)
Masters Science (M.S.) in Counseling Psychology (University of Central Arkansas)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology (University of Central Arkansas)
Memberships
Arkansas Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
About Us
Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care group that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our group of independently practicing providers strive to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and other disciplines have to offer.
Mission
Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We utilize the latest research and the most skilled providers in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive to empower parents and to integrate multiple disciplines in the building of strong families and healthy children.
Our Promise
We take a strengths-based approach utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and include parents in all aspects of treatment and assessment. We’ll find the service and the provider that best fits your family. With our growing list of clinicians, if you are not satisfied with your provider or services will help you make the necessary changes.
