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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.

We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional therapists to the Families, Inc. Counseling Services team—Sunnie Harris, LAC, and Greer Waddle, LMSW.

Sunnie Harris joins us as a Licensed Associate Counselor after earning her Specialist in Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Arkansas State University. She will be serving clients at our Jonesboro clinic, bringing compassion and expertise to her therapeutic practice.

Families, Inc. Counseling Services is proud to welcome two outstanding new Mental Health Professionals to our team: Keyana Climmons, PLMSW, and Chassidy Crawford, PLMSW.

Keyana Climmons earned her Master’s in Social Work from Arkansas State University and will be serving clients out of our Jacksonville clinic. In addition to her clinical training, Keyana brings a deep sense of discipline and service as a U.S. Army Transportation Officer. We are honored by her continued commitment to our country and excited to have her dedication and compassion supporting our clients.

Welcome Back, Jessica Shelton, LPC!

Families, Inc. is pleased to welcome back Jessica Shelton, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), to our team. Jessica previously served as a School-Based Therapist and was an integral member of our Crisis Response Team.

She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Walden University and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to announce the promotion of Katelyn Howard to QBHP Training Coordinator at Families, Inc.

Katelyn has been an integral part of our team as a Qualified Behavioral Health Provider, bringing compassion, professionalism, and a client-centered approach to every interaction. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Arkansas State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work.