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“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said? asked the boy.’Help,’ said the horse.
‘Asking for help isn’t giving up,’ said the horse. ‘It’s refusing to give up.”
~ Charlie Mackesy,
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”
~ Abraham Maslow
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
~ Albus Dumbledore
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation”
~ Albert Einstein
“We are not what we think, or what we say, or how we feel. We are what we do”
~ Gordon Livingston
“Nothing is absolute, everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves and everything flies away.”
~ Frida Kahlo
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
~ Nelson Mandela
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
~ Helen Keller
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
~ Helen Keller
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Ryan Freeman-Burchfield, founder and CEO of the Freeman-Burchfield Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (FBCBT), is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health. She is one of the first clinicians in the nation, and the first and only in the state of Arkansas, to be certified by the prestigious Beck Institute as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician. Additionally, she holds Diplomate status with the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, a recognition of advanced expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Ryan has been serving the Northwest Arkansas community as a practicing clinician since 2007. She began her career at an inpatient facility, later transitioning to a local community mental health agency, where she deepened her passion for high-quality mental health care. Motivated by a vision to raise the standard of therapy in Arkansas, Ryan founded FBCBT as a specialty practice dedicated to excellence, clinical integrity, and ongoing learning.
At FBCBT, Ryan leads her team with a commitment to evidence-based care. She provides monthly training in cognitive behavioral theory, techniques, and emerging research to ensure each clinician remains on the cutting edge of best practices. Her mission is to empower clients with practical tools for change while fostering a learning environment that nurtures professional growth among her staff.
Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Art (with an emphasis in painting) from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She moved to Northwest Arkansas to pursue her Master’s degree and chose to make it her permanent home, drawn to the region’s vibrant colors, lush forests, and rolling hills. A lifelong artist, Ryan still enjoys painting, finds strength through movement, peace in running, and healing in the outdoors. Above all, her greatest joy comes from time spent with her husband, three daughters, two beloved pups, friends and family.
Ryan is deeply honored and grateful to lead a team of passionate, capable, and compassionate therapists who share her dedication to providing the highest standard of care.
To learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our clinicians, call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org.
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” – Abraham Maslow
LeeAnne Rhodes is a Mental Health, Relationship, and Family therapist practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor. She believes that “CBT considers the whole person (their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the interaction between all these parts and how these pieces influence our interactions with others) rather than just considering only one piece. It acknowledges our past experiences but focuses more on the present and future.”
After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS), LeeAnne moved to Northwest Arkansas to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University (Siloam Springs, AR). She practiced for over a decade with a local non-profit agency providing individual and family therapy services to students and their families in a rural Arkansas school district prior to joining FBCBT. LeeAnne also holds the specialization on her licenses as an Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling certified supervisor, meaning she works with newly licensed clinicians to grow and develop their skills and professional identity.
LeeAnne enjoys trying to keep up with her two energetic kids, running, spending time in the Arkansas outdoors hiking and camping with her family, learning about American history, and has a goal to visit all 50 states (she has 31 down and 19 to go and is always looking for recommendations of what to do in each state!). We are honored and grateful to have her on the team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with LeeAnne.
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore
Makenzie Smith is one of our psychotherapists who is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is also a Certified Cognitive Therapist and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Through use of CBT, Makenzie strives to help clients feel safe to address your concerns and collaborates with you to move toward positive outcomes.
Makenzie received both his undergraduate degree (BS in Psychology) and Master’s degree (MS in Counseling) from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR. He spent the first 2 years of his career practicing with children and families in Hot Springs, AR before moving to NWA and working with a local community mental health agency providing school-based services.
Though he is a Northwest Arkansas transplant, this beautiful area has become his home over the past few years. He enjoys spending time hiking with his lovely wife, daughter Ava and their dog Barney, mountain biking, watching sports, and trying new and interesting restaurants in the NWA food scene. He also has a wealth of knowledge on “nerd culture,” loving anything related to comics, movies, video games, and TV.
We are honored and grateful to have him on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@ to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with Makenzie.
“Change is the essential process of all existence. .” – Spock
Dewey Dykes (Licensed Professional Counselor) joins the FBCBT team as a mental health therapist. He initially earned his BA in History through the University of Arkansas (UofA)and then returned to school to pursue a Master’s of Science in Counseling (UofA). His doctoral research is focused on advanced practice in grief counseling/therapy and developing novel teaching methods geared toward Master’s level students to help increase knowledge of evidenced-based treatments for grief.
Prior to joining FBCBT, Dewey worked at both Counseling and Psychological Services on the UofA campus (where he completed his internship and worked in a senior clinical position post-licensure) and with a local community mental health agency. His counseling has focused specifically on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and in providing crisis and emergency assessment. His therapeutic philosophy focuses on striving to create a relationship of collaboration and trust with clients, recognizing that clients are experts in their own life. He has found that “overwhelmingly the skills and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have the most and longest lasting impact on the clients with whom I have worked. Learning to be more mindful of thoughts, behaviors, and emotions allows us to be more aware of what we are feeling moment to moment and as a result be more responsive when we recognize that we feel anxious/depressed/angry. Learning to make small modifications to thinking and behaviors can have a tremendous impact on the way that we feel overall.”
Dewey loves to travel and once even whitewater rafted a section of Nile River in Uganda! He can be found reading anything and everything, especially history and biographies. He is “thrilled to talk for much too long” about the St. Louis Blues and hockey in general.
We are honored and grateful to have Dewey on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with him.
“No matter where you go, there you are” – Buckaroo Banzai
Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Cognitive Processing Therapist who serves as a Mental Health and Relationship Therapist on our team. She uses her CBT skills to create warmth, compassion, and sincerity with her clients. Shannon also specializes in using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat trauma. She works collaboratively and with intention to facilitate the creation of a treatment plan to help you move toward growth and change as quickly as possible.
Shannon received her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR) and has gained experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in her work with a local community mental health agency prior to joining this practice. Counseling is Shannon’s second career, she graduated with a BA in Elementary Education and taught in both traditional and special education settings during her time has a teacher.
She has traveled and lived in many different places, but when she moved to NWA, this became her home. Shannon is the extremely proud mother for 4 grown children and has 8 grandchildren! She finds the most joy spending time with them, but is also an avid reader and therapeutic colorist. She loves sports (especially tennis, golf, and volleyball), and being active outdoors hiking, camping, kayaking, and fishing with her family and friends!
We are honored and grateful to have her on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with Shannon.
Hayley Paape is a Licensed Professional Counselor & a Certified EMDR Therapist. She offers mental health and relational counseling services in our Fayetteville, AR office.
Hayley provides therapy services to individuals to help clients “sit, breath, find patterns with an unbiased sounding board and have the opportunity to experience an old memory or behavior in a new way” to create movement away from that which is no longer helpful. In addition to the CBT framework, Hayley is certified in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, more commonly known as EMDR.
Hayley received her Bachelor’s Degree from North Greenville University and earned her Master’s degree from John Brown University in 2019. She has worked in various aspects of the mental health field, including outpatient settings, community mental health doing field-based work, and in rehabilitation settings.
Hayley enjoys traveling and has been to several countries. She also loves reading, and will read most book recommended to her!
We are honored and grateful to have her on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@ to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with Hayley.
Temple Carson brings over a decade of experience to the FBCBT Team as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She has a MS in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University. Temple is currently pursuing certification in Animal Assisted Play Therapy and has completed levels 1 & 2 of training with her canine assistant, Claire. She enjoys working with children and families in creative ways during the formative years and utilizes play, sandtray, art, kinetic experiences, and other expressive therapies in sessions. She supports parents in becoming detectives of their children, teaching them to pay close attention to the child’s feelings and behaviors to support children as they grow into unique individuals. She loves working with people of all ages.
In addition to her work as a therapist in private practice and outpatient settings during her career, Temple has served on the board for the Arkansas Association for Play Therapy for 10 years, is an adjunct professor for JBU in the masters and undergraduate programs, and is an active part of the teaching faculty team in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Counseling Certificate Program- Ukraine.
Temple spent her early childhood in Southern California before moving to central Arkansas, and feels the beach has never completely left her. She enjoys spending time with her adult children and her husband of 30 years. Her favorite activities include reading, walking her dogs and watching The Office.
We are honored and grateful to have her on the team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with Temple.
“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou
Katrina Cooks, Licensed Associate Counselor, offers counseling services to clients ranging in ages from adolescents to adults. She wants to create an environment in sessions where clients can learn to be their own therapists by helping clients develop skills to change their patterns of thinking to influence emotions and behaviors.
Katrina received her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas. She has worked with a local community mental health agency for many years and in that time was honored to work with individuals with varying degrees of mental health concerns at varying stages of life.
Katrina is her daughter’s biggest fan when she participates in karate, cheer, and basketball!!! She also enjoys the Arkansas outdoors (evidenced by her love of riding four wheelers and hanging out with her family and friends around the fire pit), playing basketball, and working out.
We are honored and grateful to have her on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@ to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with Katrina.
“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” – Prentis Hemphil
Lexi Madle, LCSW, provides therapeutic services at our Fayetteville location. She utilizes a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach and has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She works with teens and adults. Her therapeutic style focuses on creating an affirming environment in which clients can explore all of their parts to begin to heal and flourish.
Lexi received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from the University of Arkansas. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient/residential settings, community mental health, and private practice settings.
We are honored and grateful to have Lexi on the team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with her!
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green
Carilia Nuñez, Licensed Associate Counselor, provides bilingual therapy services for FBCBT clients at all locations. She brings dedication to tailoring therapy sessions with the CBT evidence-based approach to provide clients a space for self-discovery through empowerment, empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
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Carilia has her BA from the University of Oklahoma and was conferred her MS degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Arkansas. She has previously worked as a school counselor, which has helped her understand the complexities teens and adults face when managing life changes and emotional struggles.
When not busy being a wife and mother, Carilia enjoys collecting house plants, watching funny shows, and pretending to be a graphic designer on Canva.
We are honored and grateful to have Carilia on our team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with her.
Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over a decade of experience working with adolescent and adult clients in residential and outpatient settings addressing a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. He earned his Masters of Science degrees in Community Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University (Siloam Springs, AR).
Terry utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients to be mindful of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that often get in the way or become problematic to goals or desires. CBT is a practical theory that provides an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy by giving clients the power needed to move towards a more fulfilling life. He feels that these are necessary and impactful for people who are open and willing to discover what may be the right tools to get there. Terry practices empathy with clients and strives to “Be kind to those who suffer, and that is most people on most days”. He values the important work that clients do to overcome the difficulties of life; as a U.S. Navy veteran, he has learned that life is often difficult and that focusing on what can be controlled is vital to embracing a joyful life.
Terry is married and has 2 children. When not at work, he spends his time reading about history and philosophy, playing catch with his kids, fixing things, and enjoying his family. His favorite book is “Jayber Crow” by Wendell Berry and enjoys this quote by the same author, “Be joyful because it is humanly possible”.
We are honored and grateful to have Terry on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with him.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” ~ David Richo
Kortney Toellner is an Intern Therapist currently completing her clinical hours at the Freeman-Burchfield Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (FBCBT). She is pursuing her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies from Northwestern State University in Louisiana. While at FBCBT, Kortney is seeing clients under supervision, applying evidence-based theories and techniques as she builds her clinical expertise.
Kortney’s therapeutic philosophy is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and empowerment. She believes in walking alongside her clients on their journey, helping them reshape how they understand their experiences in order to develop a more balanced and accurate mindset. Using the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Kortney works to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, reframe negative beliefs, and develop practical skills to manage emotions and achieve personal goals. She understands that past experiences can shape the present, but believes deeply in each person’s ability to move forward with strength, clarity, and purpose.
Outside of the therapy room, Kortney enjoys playing video games, reading, and thrifting. She expresses her creativity through fashion, hairstyles, and home décor, and brings a spirit of warmth, joy, and authenticity into everything she does. One of her core values is embracing the unique qualities in everyone she meets, and spreading laughter and love wherever she goes.
We are honored to have Kortney as part of our team!
To learn more or schedule an appointment with her, call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org.
“The best way out is always through.” ~ Robert Frost
Aaron Wayne joins the FBCBT team as an Intern Therapist. Aaron will meet with clients while working under the supervision of FBCBT staff therapists to develop his therapy skills and techniques. He is pursuing a Masters of Science, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Capella University. He holds a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Harding University in Searcy, AR. Prior to joining FBCBT, Aaron has experience working in an inpatient treatment setting for adolescents, and working with adults, children, and adolescents in an advocacy role with DHS.
Aaron chose FBCBT for his internship site to continue to expand his understanding of CBT. He believes “CBT to be a useful theoretical modality in conjunction with existential theory to not only ask the questions we all look for answers to, but to assist clients in understanding beliefs they have about themselves and unlearning negative perceptions from surviving rather than living.” He describes his approach as helping clients look for answers without running from the truths that increase authentic living. He structures therapy to help client face themselves to find inner and outer peace.
Aaron is musically inclined, playing 5 different instruments! He also has studied and practices Tai Chi, and he and his wife have traveled to Brazil for the past 2 years to work in villages of the Amazon.
We are honored and grateful to have Aaron on our team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more and/or schedule an appointment with him.
“Our fears do not stop death, they stop life.” – Rickson Gracie
Jehiah Burchfield brings a wealth of experience and leadership to our team through his work as an Administrative Director, Supervisor, and Manager at both Piney Ridge Treatment Center and Youth Bridge here in Northwest Arkansas. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and currently teaches Business and Economics at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Outside the office, Jehiah is a lifelong practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and spends several days a week coaching to share his love for the art. (Fair warning: don’t ask about it unless you’re ready to end up on the mat for a glimpse of the experience, wink, wink.) His dedication to the discipline has been life-changing, both for him and for those fortunate enough to know him.
Jehiah is also a proud U.S. Army Veteran and, according to Ryan, the very lucky husband of FBCBT’s founder. He’s a devoted father to three amazing daughters and shamelessly adores the family’s undisputed favorite, a tiny toy poodle named Auggie, affectionately known as “the Baby Dog.”
If you have questions about career opportunities, internships, or would like to share ideas about how we can improve our services, Jehiah serves as our professional representative and would be honored to help. You can reach him at jehiah@fbcbt.org.
“Nothing is absolute, everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves and everything flies away.”
~ Frida Kahlo
Shannon is a vital part of our team, working behind the scenes to help keep everything organized, prepared, and running smoothly. Her creativity, intelligence, and motivation shine through in all she does—and her dependability makes her a true anchor for our staff. With a natural helper’s spirit, Shannon approaches each task with a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to support both our team and the clients we serve.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys creating art, spending time with her beloved cats, and making memories with friends and family. Her warmth and positive energy make her a joy to work with, and we’re so grateful to have her on the FBCBT team!
We are honored and grateful to have her on our team! Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org to learn more or to work with Shannon to set up your appointment with one of our therapists today.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” -Nelson Mandela
Lex plays an essential role on our administrative team, assisting with client check-ins and check-outs, managing documentation, and responding to phone calls and emails with efficiency and care. Lex helps ensure that each day at FBCBT runs smoothly and that every client feels supported from the moment they reach out.
With a calm presence and a detail-oriented mindset, Lex is committed to creating a welcoming and organized environment for both clients and staff. Lex’s reliability and professionalism make her a valued part of our team, and we are so grateful to have her at FBCBT!
We are honored and grateful to have her on our team. Call/text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org and she can help answer any of your questions about how we can help here at FBCBT.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller
Cami is one of our valued Administrative Specialists and one of the kind faces you’ll see when you walk through our doors. She brings a spirit of compassion, empathy, and kindness to every interaction, helping clients feel welcomed, supported, and cared for from the very beginning.
Cami’s calming presence and genuine heart make a meaningful difference in the experience of our clients and team alike. Whether she’s assisting with scheduling, answering questions, or simply offering a kind word, Cami is dedicated to making sure everyone who enters FBCBT feels seen and valued.
We’re so grateful to have Cami as part of our team!
If you have questions or want to learn more please call or text 479-339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org
Diana holds the title of Administrative Assistant, but she’s truly so much more. As a vital member of our team, Diana helps ensure things run smoothly each day by assisting with client check-ins and check-outs, managing paperwork, and responding promptly to phone calls and emails. Her attention to detail and kind presence make a meaningful impact on both our staff and the clients we serve.
We are truly honored and grateful to have Diana as part of the FBCBT team.
If you have questions or need help getting started, feel free to call or text (479) 339-1238 or email info@fbcbt.org, Diana will be happy to assist you!
