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Marriage & Family Therapists are highly trained mental health professionals who bring a family oriented perspective to health care. Treatment will seek to pinpoint problems and conclude as soon as specific, attainable therapeutic goals are met. Studies have shown that by utilizing a family systems approach, the treatment process is shortened, and is more effective in reducing the need for further treatment. By utilizing this approach, quality treatment can be delivered while reducing the overall cost of therapy.

	Jeff Cline, LPC - Clinical Coordinator/Therapist jcline@betterlife.org Jeff Cline began his work with the Better Life Counseling Center in 2006 and serves as clinical coordinator of counseling services. He graduated with an MA in Counseling from Harding University Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, TN and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. Mr. Cline is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Arkansas Counseling Association and is Prepare/Enrich Certified. As an experienced and vibrant speaker he leads a variety of BLCC’s workshops and seminars including; Parenting Separately, Marriage/Family and Adolescent problems, Stress/Anger Management, Workplace Productivity, and Faith-based issues. Jeff’s extensive counseling specialties include working with subjects of: relational problems, mood disorders, addictions, grief recovery, career/life transitions, and stress/anger management.

	Lauren Orbison - Therapist mail@betterlife.org Lauren Orbison is licensed in the state of Arkansas as a Licensed Certified Social Worker. Mrs. Orbison attended Harding University where she received a Bachelors of Science in Social Work and then went on to receive a Master’s of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee. Lauren has been employed as a therapist, working with children and families since 2004. Her focus of practice is working with school aged children with behavioral issues and improving family interactions.

	Wendy Cook - Executive Director wcook@betterlife.org Wendy Cook joined Better Life Counseling Center in the fall of 2009. Having previously been a Girl Scout Executive for 5 years, she brings extensive non-profit knowledge of marketing, fundraising, volunteer management and strategic planning. In addition, before coming to BLCC, Wendy spent 3 years as a Corporate Account Manager with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, managing multi-million dollar Corporate partnerships. As the new Executive Director, Wendy hopes to grow public awareness and support of BLCC in Northeast Arkansas.

	Tammy Evins - Office Manager/Grants Coordinator tevins@betterlife.org Tammy Evins has 27 years of experience in healthcare, with 17 of those years in mental health. She has been employed by the BLCC for 10 years and is responsible for all fiscal activities. Tammy manages the state and federal grants/contracts awarded to BLCC and is a participant in the Memphis Center for Non-profit Management Certified Public Manager Certificate program.

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