Kristy Burton, PhD, LPC-S, AADC

12/19/2025

This one feels extra special. I’m thrilled (and honestly still a little amazed!) to share that I am an official 2025 AMP Power Woman. So grateful for the journey, the community, and the opportunity to keep showing up with courage and purpose.

Across the United States, women are proving themselves to be powerhouses as they step over broken rungs and smash through glass ceilings

12/18/2025

Registration has been updated for our upcoming training on Friday, March 20 centered our working with resistant clients! NBCC approved CEs.
You now have the option to attend in person or virtually—choose what works best for you 🙌

✨ Same great content
✨ More flexibility

👉 For full details and to register, visit:

Enhance your counseling skills with our comprehensive training programs on Motivational Interviewing, ethics, trauma-informed care, and more. Earn CE credits.

11/14/2025

🚨 ACWS IS HIRING IN FAYETTEVILLE! 🚨
Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services is seeking an independently licensed mental health provider to join our Fayetteville office! 💙

We offer:
✨ 1099 or W2 options
✨ In-house marketing, scheduling, and billing
✨ Free CEs throughout the year
✨ A supportive team culture, camaraderie, and best of all… ME and my amazing crew!
✨ Huge windows, beautiful natural light, and a GREAT location
✨ Flexible schedules + a truly peaceful workspace

Our ideal candidate:
✔️ Enjoys working with justice-involved individuals
✔️ Has a heart for substance abuse/addiction counseling
✔️ Is willing to accept ILP Medicaid
✔️ Bonus: Loves working with kids and families

If you’re looking for a place to grow, feel supported, and be part of meaningful work in the community, we’d love to talk.

📩 Send questions or resumes to: admin at arcounselingandwellness.com

10/27/2025

Looking forward to see you all Thursday for this virtual training! We still have a few spots remaining.

10/16/2025

Today is 💜

Help us honor survivors & raise awareness of domestic violence by wearing purple! Share photos of yourself wearing purple—clothes, makeup, shoes, nail polish, scarves, t-shirts or hats using the hashtags and

10/15/2025

Last night, I had the honor of participating in a Domestic Violence Awareness Discussion Panel hosted by the Junior League of NWA. It was truly inspiring to sit alongside such impactful women who are leading change and raising awareness in our community. 💜

10/11/2025

What an incredible experience presenting alongside Dr. Debra Perez of Liberty University at ACES 2025 in Philadelphia! Our session focused on the ethical complexities and opportunities that come with clinical supervision in today’s digital environment.

We explored how supervisors and counselor educators can uphold ethical standards while embracing innovation — from tele-supervision to AI-assisted learning environments.

I’m so grateful for the chance to share this space with passionate professionals committed to shaping the next generation of counselors.

10/09/2025

My book being promoted at ACES! Adopt it!!

https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/crisis-and-trauma-strategies-resilience-and-recovery

10/03/2025

🎯 Upcoming Virtual Training Opportunity! 🎯

Join us for Motivational Interviewing & Ethics: Supporting Autonomy in Complex Cases, a 3-hour NBCC-approved ethics training designed for counselors, therapists, and helping professionals who work with complex client situations.

🗓 Date: October 30, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
💻 Format: 100% Virtual (Links will be sent 24 hours before the event)

✅ What You’ll Learn:
• How to use Motivational Interviewing to support client autonomy even in challenging cases
• How to integrate ethical frameworks into real-world decision-making
• Strategies to enhance engagement, empathy, and collaboration

📜 Earn 3 NBCC-approved hours for Ethics!

👉 Register now: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasCounselingAndWellnessServices/MotivationalInterviewingAndEthicsSupportingAutonomyInComplexCases

09/09/2025

A few days remain!! Get your proposal in

If you are interested in submitting a presentation proposal for ArCA's 2025 annual conference in November, click the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgUCHhS0ebTc3RlgeFcDwdgOMiL-GuMoDBGAEVgAW76zuDkA/viewform?usp=send_form

09/05/2025

One of my favorite trainings to do!! Come join me

08/26/2025

I’m honored and excited to be presenting on counseling clients with co-occurring disorders tomorrow.

Registration is OPEN!

Registrations are now open for the 51st Annual Behavioral Health Institute, August 26 - 28, 2025, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Hit this link to register:

https://web.cvent.com/event/98fb64b7-4a88-42cd-b040-e05627ef1437/summary