Behavioral Health and Psychology
Arkansas Children’s Hospital continue to continuesgrow and enhance psychiatric services for pediatric mental and behavioral health. The Child Study Center is an assessment and treatment center offering medication management, psychological testing and evidence-based treatments for children with histories of trauma. It is a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences psychiatric program in the Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children on the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus.
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Chief Mental and Behavioral Health Officer
“I am extremely proud and humbled to lead an incredibly talented multidisciplinary behavioral team. The team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they work with every day, whether through small gestures that impact their mental well-being or a lifesaving effort. The team always works with compassion, dedication and respect. It is a true pleasure to be part of such an amazing, caring team of professionals.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Psychologist, senior vice president, chief mental and behavioral health officer at Arkansas Children’s
- Belinda H. and Robert L. Shults Endowed Chair in Child Behavioral Health
- Professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
BY THE
Numbers
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
25
Attendee per session in avarage
113
Enrolled participants
133
Clinical participants
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Children at Risk Services
Thanh Dai, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Children at Risk Services
Rachel Anne Clingenpeel, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Psychiatry
Natashia Bottoms, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Betty Jayne Bellando, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Toby Belknap, M.D.
Clinical Leadership
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Shari Ilene Gaudette, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Jill Johnson Fussell, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Jaimie Mirto Flor, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Children at Risk Services
Karen Farst, M.D., M.P.H.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Lisa Jane Evans, Ph.D
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Kiley Alyssa Jones, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Tiffany Atkins Howell, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Trenesha Lynette Hill, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Laura Kathryn Goodhart, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Srinivasa Gokarakonda, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
David L. Becton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Emergency Medicine, Hematology / Oncology
Lauren Elizabeth Appell, M.D
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology,
Jason Eli Farrar, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
David P. Douglass, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Shelley Elaine Crary, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology,
Arunkumar J. Modi, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Emergency Medicine, Hematology / Oncology
Joana M. Mack, M.D.
Little Rock
Hematology / Oncology
Medhavi Honhar, M.D.
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Numbers
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100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients 18 months or older at diagnosis with Stage L1 or COG stages I-II Neuroblastoma
%
100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients (ages 2 to 9 at diagnosis) with acute lymphocytic leukemia
%
95
Brain tumors/central nervous system surgeries in the last year
58
Brain tumors/central nervous system surgeries in the last year
58
Chief of Psychology
“I am proud to lead a dedicated team of pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists committed to excellence in clinical care, mentorship and cultivating a positive work culture. Together, we collaborate closely with medical subspecialty teams and community partners to provide comprehensive assessment, consultation and intervention services. Our goal is to enhance diagnosis, treatment and health outcomes for our patients and families, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D
- Psychologist and chief of psychology at Arkansas Children’s
- Associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Interim Chief of Psychiatry
“I am proud to serve as the service chief of psychiatry at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, dedicated to improving the well-being of young children today and fostering healthier futures. I am deeply committed to supporting children with the greatest needs, particularly those facing mental and behavioral health challenges. I am dedicated to addressing the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in youth and promoting the overall well-being of Arkansans.”
Srinivasa Gokarakonda, M.D., M.P.H.
- Child and adolescent psychiatrist, interim chief of psychiatry, interim associate division director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Arkansas Children’s
- Assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief of Children at Risk Services
“I am proud to support and lead our team in providing exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable children and families in Arkansas. With the challenges that come with diagnosing, assessing and responding to child maltreatment, our work can be difficult. We meet those challenges through collaborative problemsolving and thoughtful service.”
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
- Child abuse pediatrician and chief of children at risk services at Arkansas Children’s
- Assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief of Developmental Pediatrics
“Our exceptional clinicians and staff remain steadfastly committed to creating greater access to care for children and families. We are currently working on an exciting expansion in developmental-behavioral care at the Schmieding Developmental Center in northwest Arkansas, where our multidisciplinary team approach to conducting autism evaluations in one location will soon be the standard of care.”
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
- Developmental pediatrician and chief of developmental pediatrics at Arkansas Children’s
- Harvey and Bernice Jones Endowed Chair in Developmental Pediatrics
- Professor of developmental behavioral pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Arkansas Mental Health Access in Pediatric Primary Care (ARMAPP) is a program that links primary care physicians in Arkansas with pediatric mental health care teams for initial and ongoing education, consultation and referral of patients who are under 18 and have behavioral health needs.
Psychology
Behavioral Health
957+
Patients seem at the Eating Disorder Clinic
1,165+
Patients/families helped by the Behavior Health Resources Coordinators following discharge to navigate barriers and access resources
2,430+
Individual therapy sessions
1,713+
Family therapy sessions
425+
New patient therapy assessments
1,040+
Unique patients served
7,600+
Patient visits
CHILD STUDY CENTER STATISTICS:
Behavioral Health
Psychology
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Psychology
Mina Nguyen-Driver, Psy.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Children at Risk Services
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Kimberly Marie Macferran, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mary Ann Scott, Ph.D
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Angela Lea Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Veronica M. Raney, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elizabeth A. Pulliam, Psy.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Joy R. Pemberton, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elissa Dougherty Wilburn, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mara E. Whiteside, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D
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Little Rock, Springdale
Psychology
Chayla Slaton, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Amy Danielle Seay, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Melissa J. Zielinski, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Brooke Yancey-Ward, Psy.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Paulette Ann Wong Wy, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Rachel A. Wingfield, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed.
“I am extremely proud and humbled to lead an incredibly talented multidisciplinary behavioral team. The team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they work with every day, whether through small gestures that impact their mental well-being or a lifesaving effort. The team always works with compassion, dedication and respect. It is a true pleasure to be part of such an amazing, caring team of professionals.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Senior vice president, chief mental and behavioral health officer at Arkansas Children’s
- Belinda H. and Robert L. Shults Endowed Chair in Child Behavioral Health
- Professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief Mental and Behavioral Health Officer
“I am extremely proud and humbled to lead an incredibly talented multidisciplinary behavioral team. The team makes a difference in the lives of the children and families they work with every day, whether through small gestures that impact their mental well-being or a lifesaving effort. The team always works with compassion, dedication and respect. It is a true pleasure to be part of such an amazing, caring team of professionals.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Senior vice president, chief mental and behavioral health officer at Arkansas Children’s
- Belinda H. and Robert L. Shults Endowed Chair in Child Behavioral Health
- Professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief Mental and Behavioral Health Officer
“I am proud to serve as the service chief of psychiatry at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, dedicated to improving the well-being of young children today and fostering healthier futures. I am deeply committed to supporting children with the greatest needs, particularly those facing mental and behavioral health challenges. I am dedicated to addressing the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in youth and promoting the overall well-being of Arkansans.”
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed
- Child and adolescent psychiatrist, interim chief of psychiatry, interim associate division director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Arkansas Children’s
- Assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Interim Chief of Psychiatry
“I am proud to support and lead our team in providing exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable children and families in Arkansas. With the challenges that come with diagnosing, assessing and responding to child maltreatment, our work can be difficult. We meet those challenges through collaborative problemsolving and thoughtful service.”
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
- Child abuse pediatrician and chief of children at risk services at Arkansas Children’s
- Assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chief of Children at Risk Services
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Kiley Alyssa Jones, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Tiffany Atkins Howell, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Trenesha Lynette Hill, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Kimberly Marie Macferran, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Glenn R. Mesman, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mina Nguyen-Driver, Psy.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Children at Risk Services
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
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Little Rock
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Angela Lea Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Veronica M. Raney, M.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elizabeth A. Pulliam, Psy.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Psychology
Chayla Slaton, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Amy Danielle Seay, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mary Ann Scott, Ph.D
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Little Rock
Psychology
Elissa Dougherty Wilburn, Ph.D.
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Springdale, Little Rock
Psychology
Mara E. Whiteside, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychology
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D
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Little Rock
Psychology
Rachel A. Wingfield, Ph.D.
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Little Rock
Psychiatry
Jason Williams, Psy.D., M.S. Ed.
Behavioral Health
Patients/families helped by the Behavior Health Resources Coordinators following discharge to navigate barriers and access resources
1,165+
Patients seem at the Eating Disorder Clinic
957+
Clinical participants
+
133
Attendee per session in avarage
%
25
Enrolled participants
%
113
Arkansas Mental Health Access in Pediatric Primary Care (ARMAPP) is a program that links primary care physicians in Arkansas with pediatric mental health care teams for initial and ongoing education, consultation and referral of patients who are under 18 and have behavioral health needs.
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