Meet Our Contributors
Parent Contributors
Alison is thrilled to share a little bit about parenting from the trenches. Irreverent at times, she is offering a take on parenting that is completely different from the professional views you can find on Arkansas Child Psychology.
Alison Chino can be found most days in her kitchen which she loves when it is full of sweet souls and laughter and when it is completely quiet but for the sound of the mixer running. She blogs often about food and books, but she also loves to write about life inside her house and on the road with her husband and four children as they travel, spend time outside, hike and have adventures.
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Mr. New is the father of two children and a small business owner. He is a frequent contributor to this blog and to his own blog at www.geraldnew.wordpress.com.
Mental Health Professionals
Paula Morse, LPC
Paula L. Morse is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing in Arkansas for over 10 years. She graduated from Harding University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2001. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting issues. Paula has a great interest in helping families achieve their best functioning utilizing individual, marriage, and family therapy.
Cindy Brown, MSW
Ms. Brown is Masters Social Worker specializing in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is a tireless advocate for families of children with Autism and runs groups for parents of children and teens with Autism to help develop interpersonal skills.
Rebekah Evans, PhD
Dr. Evans is child and adolescent psychologist practicing in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She works with children with a variety of problems and specializes in evidence-based treatments. Dr. Evens consults with the Arkansas Payment Improvement Initiative and is actively involved in the Arkansas Psychological Association through role as Public Education Chairperson.
Mary Ekdahl, PhD
Dr. Ekdahl conducts evaluations for school or work related problems, including learning disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She also provides evaluations to assist in diagnosis of behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents. She conducts individual and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and women, and provides parenting support to assist parents in identification of specific approaches to improve the parent-child relationship and address specific emotional or behavioral concerns.
Adam Benton, PhD
Dr. Benton is a licensed psychologist in private practice at Arkansas Families First, LLC in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He specializes in the treatment and psychological testing of children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Benton works with a wide range of childhood problems including anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behavior disorders. In addition to private practice, Dr. Benton consults state-wide on the use of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and provide seminars at state and national conferences on various child mental health topics.
