Silena stands as the dedicated owner and executive director of Heart for Healing Therapeutic Services, a beacon of support serving the greater Northwest Arkansas community. With a profound commitment to aiding individuals and couples navigating the complexities of mental health, Silena specializes in addressing a spectrum of challenges, particularly focusing on familial and couples dynamics.

Her journey in human services commenced as a Social Services Director, where she fervently advocated for the elder care community, honing her skills as a compassionate advocate. Silena’s academic pursuits reflect her passion and dedication, holding an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master of Science in Human Services, and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialized emphasis in conflict resolution.

Within her practice, Silena employs Solution-Focused Brief Therapy as her primary modality, seamlessly integrating various therapeutic disciplines tailored to suit each client’s unique needs. Her relentless pursuit of innovation drives her to explore novel methodologies, contributing to the advancement of Marriage and Family Therapy as a discipline.

Silena remains deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of clinicians, enriching the field through her role in training aspiring therapists at John Brown University. Her unwavering commitment to healing and advocacy serves as a guiding light, illuminating paths toward resilience and growth within her community.