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Press Kit

Brand assets, executive bios, fact sheet, and press contact for Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services.

Brand Statement

Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services (ACWS) is a clinically led group practice founded in 2015 by Dr. Kristy Burton, PhD, LPC-S, AADC, MAC, CS, SAP, NCC. We provide outpatient mental health, substance use, and court-mandated counseling services across three Arkansas locations and statewide telehealth.

Fact Sheet

  • Founded: 2015
  • Legal name: Central Arkansas Group Counseling, PLLC
  • Locations: Fayetteville, Bentonville, North Little Rock; statewide telehealth in Arkansas and Missouri
  • Clinical staff: 16 licensed and pre-licensed clinicians (see our team)
  • Accreditations & memberships:
    • NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider 7353
    • Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling — licensed agency
    • MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) member
  • Founder credentials: PhD (Counselor Education and Supervision), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Clinical Supervisor (CS), DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Logos & Brand Assets

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Executive Bio — Dr. Kristy Burton

Dr. Kristy Burton is the founder and clinical director of Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services. Her clinical practice and research focus on substance use disorder treatment, trauma therapy (EMDR and Brainspotting), and court-mandated counseling for DOT employees and individuals referred by Arkansas courts. She is a member of MINT and an NBCC-approved continuing education provider.

Full bio with photo: /team/dr-kristy-burton.html

Press Contact

For interviews, expert commentary, or media inquiries:

Email: scheduling@arcounselingandwellness.com
Phone: 501-205-4570
Mailing address: 4702 W. Commercial Dr., Suite B3, North Little Rock, AR 72116

Recent Coverage

Listing of recent media mentions and expert commentary appearances. Last updated April 29, 2026.

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Subject-Matter Expertise

Our clinicians are available for expert commentary on:

  • Substance use disorder treatment in rural and small-city populations
  • Court-mandated counseling outcomes (DVIP, anger management, theft prevention)
  • DOT Substance Abuse Professional evaluations
  • EMDR and Brainspotting for trauma
  • Telehealth counseling access in Arkansas and Missouri
  • NBCC continuing education program design
  • Spanish-language behavioral health access in Arkansas

Accreditations and approvals

  • NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider — ACEP #7353
  • Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling — supervisor approval (Burton: LPC-S)
  • Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) — Domestic Violence Intervention Program accreditation (acadv.org)
  • Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) — Burton membership (motivationalinterviewing.org)

Honors

  • Marquis Who's Who recognition — Dr. Kristy Burton recognized for expertise in mental health and substance abuse counseling and higher education (press release)
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