Lauren Nguyen
Specialties
Lauren is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She has experience in treating children and adults with various diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. She has a special interest in working with individuals with sleep issues, irritability, and fatigue. She also loves working with families and caregivers navigating disability. Lauren has completed her certification in CBT-I, which is a specialized approach to insomnia. She is one of only a few certified practitioners of CBT-I in Arkansas. Lauren also has a Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, which she incorporates into her treatment plans when possible.
Approach
It is important to Lauren to focus on whole body wellness in order to treat psychiatric symptoms. Along with psychiatric medications, Lauren enjoys developing treatment plans that include lifestyle changes, nutrition education, and therapy. She uses a patient-centered approach and values input and questions from patients.
About Lauren
Lauren is a Northwest Arkansas native and enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time with family. Lauren attended University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and received a Bachelor's degree in nutrition. She later went on to complete a Bachelor's in nursing from UTHSC in Memphis, TN. She completed her training in psychiatry at Frontier Nursing University where she completed her Master's in Nursing.
Dr. Kami Ball
Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
Specialties
I’m a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist on a mission to help people create spaces to heal their inner hurts. Focusing on women’s issues, trauma, and anxiety, I provide individual therapy to individuals seeking to heal their deepest wounds, both old and new. I’m an ally to LGBTQQIA and BIPOC members. With over a decade of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting women with neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression to navigate through past traumas that are impacting their present relationships, parenting, and self-esteem.
Approach
I’m a pattern disruptor, a healer, and a space holder for all things sacred. Being a safe place to land, so you can feel your feelings and be heard, is why I do what I do. Therapy is hard, but it’s not as hard as what you’ve already been through. Something you’ll hear from me often in sessions is stuff can be two things. Healing is a journey (that’s not a straight line) and I’m here to walk alongside you on that path.
About Kami
I come from an extremely blended family and believe in the power of love over everything. That’s why working with families and kiddos is something I am passionate about. While I’m a therapist, I’m also a woman, wounded child, daughter, warrior, space holder, and friend. I feel the same pressures and insecurities as you: but together, we can emerge from the shadows and into the light.
I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology and my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Henderson State University, and my Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education from the University of Mississippi. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Arkansas #P161179), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (#S2907), and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at University of North Texas. I am trained in EMDR, Child Parent-Relationship Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Theraplay Level 1.