Meet The Journey Team
Journey counseling is a group of independent LIKE-MINDED professionals.
Our name and logo embody our belief that this life is a journey to be enjoyed. We all have periods when we feel lost or can't find the path we are looking for. In those times, it is helpful to have guidance - like a compass that points us in the direction we want to go, counseling can provide clarity and help get us back on the road to health.
P. J. Beason
MS, LPC
Pearl (P. J.) has worked as a Professional Counselor in Arkansas for over 20 years. She is certified in Brainspotting and EMDR and specializes in working with adults who battle anxiety or depression, as well as those who have struggles related to trauma, including all types of abuse, accidents, natural disasters or other painful experiences.
Ross Kelley
MS, LPC
Ross' greatest aspiration is to partner with others to help improve their quality of life. He enjoys working with individuals, couples and families on topics such as loss, coping skills, phase of life adjustments, relationship roles, social skills, and family dynamics.
Fred Garcia
MS, LPC
Fred has had extensive experience as a mental health professional for over a decade in Northwest Arkansas. His approach uses CBT, REBT, Behavior Therapy, Play therapy, TFCBT, EMDR, and SFBTI. He has worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger management problems, disruptive behavior, addiction problems of various types, and relational problems people face in their everyday life.
Angela Shakir
MS, LPC
Angela Holloway Shakir is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the population of Northwest Arkansas. She serves children ages (5-17), adults (18+) and senior populations (65+). Her services are tailored for individuals, groups, couples, and families offering an integrative approach to address the unique needs of each client.
Alisa Hostetler
MS, LPC
Alisa Hostetler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas. She enjoys working with adolescents and individuals struggling with a wide range of issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR.
Hollie Lynch
MS MFT, MS CMHC, LPC
Hollie Lynch works with children (10+), adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population, along with parent education with biological, foster, and adopted children. She is trained in EMDR therapy and has a therapy dog, Dietrich.
Charles Pastoor
MS, LPC
Charles Pastoor is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas. He works with people of all ages struggling with sexually maladaptive behavior, chronic and situational anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, spiritual crises.
Amanda Siddons
MS, LCSW
Amanda Siddons is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is skilled in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ages 5-17 and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on working with children, adolescents, women, and seniors.