Meet the Counselors
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, 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 and has been practicing in a variety of roles ever since. 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 7+ years of experience. She is trained in EMDR, which has been associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with trauma and other distressing experiences.
Kendra 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 also passionate about helping parents learn to see behavior differently and increase their ability to remain regulated in difficult situations with their children.
Kendra completed her Masters in Counseling at Southern Nazarene University. Prior to this she spent thirteen years as an educator working with children with special needs. She 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 7+ 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.
Christa Nelson, LPC
Christa is committed to help overcome depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. She believes that physical and mental health is a joint venture through honest caring and communication with the goal of affecting positive change. Christa firmly believes it is vital that treatment is tailored to each individual and works within that construct to help clients achieve their goals.
Christa has a masters degree in counseling and is Board licensed by the State of Oklahoma and have experience with those who seek mental wellbeing since 2006. Her certifications are in TBRI and Circle of Securities, both dealing with trust and relationship issues. As a therapist, she like to be direct and encouraging, with an educating approach. It is vital that the client leads in making treatment plan decisions. In such, clients are more able to achieve goals and goal steps more successfully.
Heather Masterson
Heather is a licensed professional counselor who enjoys partnering with individuals, couples and families to work towards their life goals. Over the last six years, Heather has met with clients in a variety of settings while processing through unique obstacles. She comes from a multiracial family and has experience counseling culturally diverse clients. Heather has served clients of all ages exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, and relationship and family issues.
The most important part of the therapeutic process is a person centered approach which provides a positive working relationship. Celebrating each person’s success as they move forward is part of the therapeutic relationship. Highlighting one’s strengths provides individuals tools to address areas of need. Heather has guided many adolescents and young adults through life’s exciting and yet challenging changes. Assisting each person while transitioning into adulthood has been one of her career highs. Heather’s years of experience in the community mental health field has shaped her passion for helping others win in life.
Heather graduated from Rhema Bible College with a focus on Youth Ministry in 2009 and then completed her Masters in 2015 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Clients can schedule with Heather for Telehealth therapy, which can meet unique hours requested. Let’s work together for you to discover the next right step to take in your life.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being.
It is a direction, not a destination."
—Carl Rogers
"Nothing will work unless you do."
—Maya Angelou
It is a direction, not a destination."