Our Clinicians








                                                                                                                                           


Sam L. Wallace, M.S., L.P.C.

Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the area of sex specific
therapy and human sexuality for over
ten years. He is also experienced with treating
problems of anxiety, depression, trauma and other adjustment issues. His treatment
approach includes an integration of analytic and cognitive therapies that focus on resolution
of problems experienced by his clients. Sam is a member of the American Association of
Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) as well as the American
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). He has presented on sexual abuse
and sex specific treatment at state, national and international conferences. Sam has over
200 hours of postgraduate continuing education in sex specific therapy. Day, evening, and
weekend appointments are available. Contact Sam at (479) 957-8546.

Danette Heckathorn, Ph.D., L.P.C.

Dr. Heckathorn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and L.A.C. approved supervisor. She
has been practicing since 2000 primarily within college and university settings. Her
experience is with traditional and nontraditional college students as well as older
adolescents. Dr. Heckathorn's training and experience allows her to treat a broad spectrum
of problems. She has specialized training in treating substance abuse issues and disorders
as well as other addictions using a Brief Motivational Interviewing approach. Dr.
Heckathorn is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Arkansas
Counseling Association (ArCA). To schedule an appointment with Danette contact her at
(479) 601-6060.


Michael Lee Powell, Ph.D., L.P.C., N.C.C.

Dr. Powell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in L.A.C. supervision.
His area of expertise is in diagnostic evaluations and career testing, which helps
individuals gain greater insight into their psychological and vocational functioning. In
addition to providing assessments for all ages, Dr. Powell provides counseling via a
collaborative problem-solving and encouragement-based needs approach known as
Brief Supportive Therapy, which works to assist clients in making the necessary
psychosocial life changes that will increase optimal daily functioning. Evening and
weekend appointments are available for testing, counseling, and supervision by calling
(479)-263-6588 or via email at dr.michael.powell@gmail.com.



Betsy Nesbit, M.S., L.A.C.

Betsy is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Her clinical experience includes work with court
mandated domestic violence offenders for anger management treatment and adolescent
girls at Youth Bridge as well as  general community clinic work. She has worked in Kiev,
Ukraine doing counseling, clinical supervision, clinic management, consultation/staff
development, and guest lecturing for a Christian counseling training school. Betsy's
treatment approach is primarily based from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
She works with with older adolescents and adults, and enjoys working from a faith-based
orientation when clients request it. Contact Betsy for appointments at (803) 984-3368.



Paul Moore, M.S., L.A.C., L.A.M.F.T.

Paul is a Licensed Associate Counselor and Licensed Associate Marriage and Family
Therapist. Paul is an affirming, interactive, relational-focused therapist. His treatment
approach is to provide support and genuine concern to help clients work through
interpersonal, relational, and emotional issues. With sensitivity, affirmation, and
compassion, he is present with clients as they search for answers and meaning. Blending
client centered and object-relations theory, along with affirmation, Paul relates to each
client and family wherever they are at on their life's journey.  Paul seeks to genuinely hear
the person or family and their concerns. Paul is also a member of the American Association
for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). Day, evening and weekend appointments
available. Contact Paul for appointments at (479) 313-4340.

Sam Daily, M.S., L.A.C.

Sam Daily is a Licensed Associate Counselor.  Since 2005, Sam has worked primarily with
traditional and nontraditional college students and student-athletes.  Through the use of
rapport and sound practice, Sam empowers his clients to attain a sense of self that
provides the tools for managing developmental, emotional, and relational issues.  Sam’s
specialty involves treating individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, and/or
neglect. Treatment brings healing and recovery from these unwanted occurrences, which
makes post-traumatic growth possible.  Evening and weekend appointments are available.  
Schedule an appointment with Sam Daily by contacting him at (479) 650-8994.





Northwest Counseling Associates
4257 Gabel Drive
Suite 3A
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 957-8546
sam@nca-therapy.com
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