C. Alan Bentley, LPC

 Alan’s approach is to develop a relaxed, non-threatening, professional relationship with clients where the relationship is the primary therapeutic tool for change. He recognizes that the first step to a better life is often the most difficult and helps his clients with that first step and the path that follows. Alan likes to help develop individualized strategies that bring insight, produce results, motivate, and lead to a more fulfilling life.

 
Alan completed his Master’s in Counseling at Southern Nazarene University in 2008. He also has a MBA, which he utilizes in his work with entrepreneurs and business professionals. Outside of Alan’s career in mental health, he has also been a teacher, school counselor, and served on Active duty in the Army.

Kendra Lincoln, LMFT

Kendra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with five years of experience working with adults, children, and families. She has practiced in school, home, and office settings treating anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.

As a marriage and family therapist, Kendra sees couples who need a little help making things work again or who want to make things even better. She also enjoys working with adults to build on their strengths, gain insight into patterns, and work through difficulties in order to find the life they want. She is passionate about helping people heal from and cope with life experiences.

Kendra completed her Master’s in counseling at Southern Nazarene University. Prior to this she spent thirteen years as an educator working with children with special needs. Kendra loves to learn and is always researching and training in new ways to help her clients.

Erika Davis, LMFT

Erika is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in Systems Theory. She has 5 years of experience in providing individual, couples and family therapy. Erika has experience with office, home and school-based therapy and has served a diverse population of all ages, including children as young as 4 years old.

Erika believes that while we are individuals, our development and emotional well-being is greatly influenced by our relationships with others. Therefore, her approach is to foster growth and healing of the individual while strengthening the family and addressing patterns that hinder understanding and compassion. Erika utilizes an empathetic, supportive approach to help clients address symptoms, heal from prior trauma and resolve relational issues.

Erika graduated from Cameron University with a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She attends annual trainings and conferences to learn new techniques and approaches to better serve her clients.

Sara Williams, Intern

Sara is currently attending Southern Nazarene University’s Graduate Program in counseling. She has a professional background in both social work and yoga which gives her a holistic and effective approach to counseling. Sara works to provide tailored treatment plans to clients that can be integrated into their daily lives. She has experience in a wraparound setting treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns. She has practice addressing anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ issues. Sara is a humanist, person-centered intern.

Sara has worked as a care coordinator, a caregiver for individuals with cerebral palsy, and a trauma-informed yoga instructor. She loves to learn and continues to educate herself by attending conferences, keeping up with current therapy research, and seeking supervision. 

Sara is available to see clients who either don’t have, or choose not to use, insurance for $20/ 50 minute session.