Meet our Team
CEO/ Founder/ Âû Therapist, Consultant, Coach, Author, & Speaker
Jessica Kitchens, MS, MBA, LPC, LADAC, MAC, RPT, BCCS
Jessica has been a therapist for the past 16 years. She continues to operate her own private practice, Kitchens Counseling Services, PLLC, which she has owned since 2011. Jessica specializes in substance use, play therapy, and is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist. She has lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic with a PDA profile, and a mother of five children (ages 10-23), the youngest and middle of whom is also AuDHD, and the youngest with PDA as well. Jessica, her husband of 24 years, and her children have called NW Arkansas home for almost 20 years. Jessica has an undergraduate degree in Human Services Counseling from East Central University in Oklahoma and a dual Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling from John Brown University in Arkansas. Jessica also has an MBA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Jessica is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Change Leadership for Equity and Inclusion with an emphasis on Community Leadership and Change.
In her spare time, she likes to write and research areas of interest, spend time in nature, run, skate, work out, dabble in art on occasion, and spend time with her friends, and family. Jessica has a strong love for working with neurodivergent individuals and hopes to make a brighter future for those in her community.
Jessica is currently only accepting consulting and seminar training appointments at this time.
Jessica recently published her book on Autistic Shutdown. It is available via ebook, paperback, and hardback. If you would like to purchase a copy, you can find it here if you have an Amazon account. You can also purchase a copy here if you do not have an account. Signed copies can be attained by contacting through the website.
Regena received her BS in Family and Human Services in 2005 and dual MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling in 2008, both from John Brown University. Regena works with both families and individuals for a variety of issues and utilizes EMDR as a treatment modality for trauma. Regena’s mission is to provide an environment where relationships are supported, personal growth is encouraged, clients are appreciated for their unique strengths and potential, and the individual is understood in a holistic context. She desires to use her skill set and passion for people and families to bring healing.
Regena currently has very limited openings on Mondays and Thursdays for all therapy needs.
Regena Edster, MS, LPC, LMFT / Clinical Therapist
Presley Souers, MS, LPC, Clinical Therapist
Presley received her BS in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas in 2014. She then went for her MS in Counseling Education at the University of Arkansas and was awarded a degree in 2018. Presley has experience in Play Therapy, Adventure Therapy, and also utilizes EMDR as a treatment modality for trauma. She is AutPlay certified and is working on her Registered Play Therapy credential. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Her passion is helping children, adolescents, and adults with all types of physical and mental disabilities or differences. Presley works with all ages and issues.