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. 


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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.


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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.


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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.