Allison Adams, PsyD, Child Psychologist 

Allison Adams, PsyD
Allison Adams, PsyDLicensed Psychologist

Dr. Adams offers psychological / psychoeducational assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and various psychological conditions. Her focus is primarily on children, adolescents, and young adults. Evaluation goals include diagnostic clarification and informing and guiding treatment recommendations. Dr. Adams also provides individual therapy for children and adolescents.

  • Ambetter

  • ARKids / Medicaid

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans

  • Health Advantage

  • Qualchoice

  • Tricare

  • United Healthcare

  • Medicare

  • Individual & Family Counseling

  • Parent Training and Support

  • Psychological & Developmental Evaluations

  • Educational Evaluations

  • Emotional and Behavioral Problems

  • Clinical & Educational Consultation

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Education & Training

  • 2010-2015  University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology; Denver, CO., Clinical Psychology PsyD Program

  • 2010-2012  University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology; Denver, CO., Clinical Psychology M.A. Program

  • 2006-2009 Harding University, Searcy, AR   Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology

Memberships

  • American Psychological Association

  • Arkansas Psychological Association

Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

  • 2015-2018 Secretary/Treasurer of Arkansas Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

  • 2014-2015 Chair of Arkansas Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Retreat  Planning Committee 

  • 2013-2014 Member of Arkansas Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Retreat  Planning Committee 

  • 2013-2014 UAMS Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship ACH  Co-Chief Resident 

  • 2010-2011 UAMS Department of Psychiatry Intern Mentor 

Certifications and Licenses

  • 2017-2019 Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certified Therapist

  • 2023, Licensed Psychologist, Arkansas 

  • 2019-Present, Licensed Psychologist, South Carolina 

  • 2017-2019, Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota

  • 2017-2018 Licensed Psychologist, Arkansas 

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.