Our Team
Myrna Young MS, LPC
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Sociology Minor
Associate of Arts in Education
Eastern Wyoming College
Myrna Young has many years of experience working as a mental health professional providing high quality services to the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) community. She has trained extensively in the techniques she utilizes, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered based techniques into her practice. Myrna incorporates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based techniques to treat children exposed to trauma and their families when appropriate. Myrna is a Certified Level II AutPlay Therapy Provider, and she utilizes Autplay Therapy, a treatment approach for working with individuals with Autism, dysregulation issues, and other developmental disabilities. Myrna has provided services in various therapeutic environments such as School Based programs, Outpatient Clinics, and Therapeutic Day Treatment preschool program. Myrna is a bilingual therapist, and she provides counseling services in English and Spanish.
Amy Refshauge MS, LPC
Master of Science degree in Community Counseling
John Brown University
Bachelor of Arts
University of Northern Iowa
Amy Refshauge has many years of experience providing caring and compassionate therapeutic services to young children, school-aged children, and adults. She is a highly skilled therapist who has established strong relationships within the medical community and Northwest Arkansas (NWA) school system. Amy has experience helping children and families who have endured traumatic events in their lives. Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered therapeutic interventions as she works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relational problems and many other needs. She treats her clients with dignity and respect, championing and supporting their progress. She is dedicated to helping children and adults improve social, emotional and behavioral functioning. Amy has been providing services to children and families in the Northwest Arkansas area in various therapeutic environments including Community Based programs, Outpatient Clinic, and Therapeutic Day Treatment programs. Amy is a talented and dedicated therapist who cares about her clients’ overall well-being. Amy offers both faith-based and secular counseling.
Amanda Cude-Woods LCSW, RPT
Master of Social Work
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Art in Anthropology and Sociology
Spanish Minor
Agnes Scott College
Amanda Cude-Woods has many years of experience providing therapeutic services to children and their families. Amanda has worked in a variety of settings in the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) community. She is experienced in providing services in a clinical setting as both an outpatient and preschool Therapeutic Day Treatment therapist. She has extensive professional training in play therapy and is a Registered Play Therapist. She is highly skilled in directive and non-directive play therapy techniques. Amanda has also completed her training in Child Parent Psychotherapy, an evidenced based practice used to treat young children and their caregivers who are healing from traumatic stressors. Amanda is a qualified provider of other therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and family and child centered approaches. Amanda is a talented and caring therapist, committed to meeting the needs of her clients by providing compassionate, high quality care.
Megan Beard MS, LPC
Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
University of Arkansas
Megan Beard has many years of experience providing therapeutic services to children and their families in Northwest Arkansas. She has a great passion for helping children, adolescents, and their families. She loves helping families work together to build stronger bonds and achieve their life goals. Megan has worked in a variety of settings in the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) community, including outpatient clinic, school based services, in-home services, and private practice. She has extensive professional experience treating a wide range of mental health issues, from anxiety to depression, to attachment and trauma related issues. Megan is trained in TF-CBT, and she incorporates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based techniques to treat children exposed to trauma and their families when appropriate. Megan provides quality services that best fit her clients’ needs. She also loves to have fun with her clients, and will often incorporate many different types of play and art based activities into her practice.
