What to Expect

 Counseling is a process where many issues, feelings, and experiences are discussed and explored for the purpose of creating positive change so you may experience your life more fully. It provides an opportunity to better and more deeply understand yourself, as well as any problems or difficulties you may be experiencing. Counseling is a joint effort between you and me. Progress and success may vary depending upon the particular problems or issues being addressed, as well as many other factors.     

Qualifications

 I am licensed by the State of Arkansas as a Professional Counselor. I belong to the American Counseling Association (ACA). I hold Master’s degrees in Special Education and Clinical Counseling from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. I have been a licensed counselor since 2010.

Other relevant experience includes two years as a domestic violence advocate, five years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused/neglected children in the Washington County Juvenile Court system, and six years with a large community mental health agency providing school-based mental health services and group services to adults in anger management, domestic violence, and sex offender programs.

About Me & Counseling Services

Appointments

I do not keep set office hours as I prefer to arrange my schedule to accommodate my patients' needs so coming to counseling sessions are as stress-free as possible.

Professional counselors clearly define and maintain professional, legal, and ethical boundaries with clients. I adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and abide by all State and Federal law / regulations governing sound clinical practice.  ​

Cris Bartlett, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Ages & Approaches

I enjoy working with a variety of age groups (children older than 4, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults).  I tend to work from a cognitive perspective though consider myself an intentional generalist as I like the ability to be flexible and use approaches that best fit a patient's individual needs.