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Fort Smith

Central Plaza Suites

The Ft. Smith office of Chenal Family Therapy is a team of mental health specialists who offer therapy services to kids, adults, couples and families. We accept major insurances, including Medicaid, and cash payment. Our Ft. Smith office is located inside Central Mall (see directions below).

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From Parking Garage on Waldron Road under Dillards:

Go to elevator/stairwell in the back of the garage. (If you end up in Dillard’s department store you’ve taken the wrong elevator). Go to 2nd floor. Go to the glass double doors to the right as you are facing the elevator. Upon entering double glass doors, notify receptionist which therapist you have an appointment with and then have a seat in the waiting room. Your therapist will be out to get you.

From Rogers Avenue:

Enter the Mall and walk toward the Food Court. Locate the elevator/staircase between the Food Court and Dillard’s. Go to 2nd floor. Go to the glass double doors to the right as you are facing the elevator. Upon entering double glass doors, notify receptionist which therapist you have an appointment with and then have a seat in the waiting room. Your therapist will be out to get you.

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Our Fort Smith Team

Medication Management

Our medication management team is comprised of independent professionals who have partnered with CFT to offer an individualized, whole-person approach towards helping you find the right medications for your situation. Please note that members of our team are unable to treat non-psychiatric medical conditions through CFT and all clients are screened through the Arkansas Prescription Monitoring Program. You are welcome to receive medication management services at CFT while working with an outside therapist.

Dr. Branden Carr, Medication Management

(D.O., Psychiatrist)

Therapy

Our therapy team is comprised of a diverse team of specialists who are trained to work with unique populations and challenges. Our scheduling team can help you find the right clinician who can best equip you to reach your goals.

Kimberly Moore, Therapist

(Fort Smith Clinical Director, LPC, LMFT, EMDR)

Dr. Judith Mathewson, Therapist

(Ph.D., LMFT, LPC)

Darlene Cantu Therapist

(MS, LPC)

Chelsea Neal, Therapist

(LPC)

Alexandria “Lexie” Kerr, Therapist

(LMSW)

Melissa Huff, Therapist

(LAC, LAMFT)

Brittney Avaritt, Therapist

(LAC, LAMFT)

Lauren Loum, Therapist

(LAC)

Adam Malone, Therapist

(LAC)

Kaylia Vandermillion, Therapist

(LAC)

Beatriz Orozco, Therapist

(LAC)

Melinda Hyatt, Intern

(Statewide Telehealth)

Testing

Psychological testing can remove the guesswork when it comes to a variety of mental health struggles. Our team of licensed psychologists and psych examiners can help you find the clarity you need to take the next steps in your treatment journey.