Meet Our Team
Silvia Fernandez
MS, MFT, LPC-S
Hi, I'm Silvia Fernandez, a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Arkansas Board of Counseling Examiners. I hold a Master of Science (MS) degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Community Counseling from John Brown University. The graduate program I completed is accredited to meet the standards of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). My formal education has prepared me to work with individuals, marriages, families, and groups.
I am bilingual in Spanish and English, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a minor in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Aside from my professional education, I have been married for 37 years, am a mother of three adult children, and a grandmother to five grandchildren. My hobbies include reading, gardening, and spending time with my family.
As a Latina, I understand the complexity of our identity. I'm here to support you.
Janet Gomez
MS, LAC
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Hello, I'm Janet Gomez, a Licensed Associate Counselor with the Arkansas Board of Counseling Examiners. I hold a Master of Science degree (MS) in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health with an emphasis in Play Therapy from John Brown University.
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I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Spanish from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. My formal education and work experience have prepared me to work with individuals, children, parents, families, and groups.
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I am a wife, a mother of two, and an aunt to amazing nieces and nephews. My hobbies include photography, being outdoors, finding new places to eat, and traveling. I enjoy spending time with family.
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I understand that each individual's emotional health journey is unique. I am here to support you through the process, in your language.
Viviana Villegas
Student Intern
Hi! I'm Viviana Villegas, a Mexican American with a deep appreciation for American and Latin American culture. I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia, Arkansas, to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
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I am bilingual in English and Spanish and have eight years of experience working in elementary schools with children with disabilities and behavioral issues.
My passion lies in helping people discover their true potential and empowering them to overcome any difficulties they may face. Having personally overcome various challenges in my life, I am committed to supporting you on your journey to recovery. I want you to know that you are not alone in this process.
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I am a mother of three, and in my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling with them to discover new places.
I invite you to a consultation. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to heal!
