News

Families, Inc. is pleased to welcome three talented clinicians to our team. Each brings strong academic preparation and a passion for serving individuals and families across Arkansas. We are excited to have them supporting our mission in their respective communities.

Kim Segraves, LCSW – Therapist | Pocahontas
Kim earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She brings valuable experience and a client-centered approach to her work, and we are proud to have her serving individuals and families in the Pocahontas area.

Families, Inc. Counseling Services is pleased to welcome Ilo Webster, LCSW, who joined the organization in January 2026 as the Jonesboro Outpatient and Brookland School-Based Clinical Supervisor.

Welcome to the Team!

Families, Inc. Counseling Services is proud to welcome two new clinicians to our team.

Amanda Robb, LAC will be serving clients at our Paragould location. Amanda earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and brings a strong passion for supporting individuals and families on their mental health journeys.

Families, Inc. Announces Promotion of Debby Willis, LPC, to Director of Quality Assurance

Families, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Debby Willis, LPC, to Director of Quality Assurance.

Debby has been serving and leading the Quality Assurance Team for over a year, and her strong leadership, expertise, and dedication have merited this well-deserved promotion. She joined Families, Inc. in August 2024 as an outpatient and school-based therapist and was soon promoted to Quality Assurance Manager.

Families, Inc. is excited to welcome two new Licensed Associate Counselors to our growing clinical team!

Lorie Boyd, LAC
Lorie joins us with a strong educational foundation and a passion for serving others. She earned her Master of Science in Education in School Counseling, along with additional coursework from Southern Arkansas University to complete the requirements for mental health counseling. Lorie will be serving clients at our Paragould clinic, and we are thrilled to have her expertise and warm professionalism on board.

Families, Inc. Counseling Services is proud to welcome several new therapists to our growing team! Each brings valuable experience, compassion, and dedication to serving our clients and communities.

Emma Hudspeth, LCSW
Emma is a graduate of Arkansas State University, where she earned her Master’s in Social Work. She will be seeing clients out of our Jonesboro Clinic and the Brookland School District.

Mark Dobbs has been a valued member of Families, Inc. Counseling Services since September 9, 2013. With over 18 years of experience in Information Technology, Mark brings a strong background in systems management, technical support, and IT infrastructure. Before joining Families, Inc., he worked as an IT Technician for PC Doc, where he gained hands-on experience that continues to guide his work today.

Welcome Back, Christen Higgins, LPC!

Families, Inc. is excited to welcome back Christen Higgins, LPC, to our team! Christen is a dedicated therapist who earned her Master’s in Counseling from Harding University. She will be providing services to clients at our Jacksonville clinic.

Christen brings valuable experience, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families through their counseling journey. We are thrilled to have her back with us and know she will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

August New Hire Therapists

Families, Inc. is excited to welcome several talented therapists to our team this August. Their expertise and dedication will help us continue providing high-quality mental health services to our communities.

Christen Higgins, Master’s in Counseling, Harding University – Jacksonville clinic (welcome back, Christen!)

Sarah Wern, Specialist in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Arkansas State University – Paragould clinic

Exciting News at Families, Inc.!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Pawel Kurylo has been named our new Medical Director, beginning September 2025!

Dr. Kurylo joined Families, Inc. in January 2018 as a Staff Psychiatrist and has been a tremendous asset to our team ever since. A graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2007 after completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He went on to complete both his internship and residency in Psychiatry at UAMS.