Meet the Team
At Aligned Living Counseling, our team is dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering space for growth and healing. Each of our therapists brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to help you navigate life's challenges.
Founder, Therapist
Emily Starr, MS, LPC-TAC
Fayetteville, AR (in-person and virtual)
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 20 years of combined experience in residential, outpatient, and school-based mental health treatment settings. She received her Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Community Counseling from John Brown University in 2014 and is licensed by the state of Arkansas.
With a focus on helping clients build resilience and lasting healing, Emily enjoys working with adolescents, college students, adults, and families who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, attachment wounds, relationship issues, low self-esteem/self-worth, and issues related to divorce/custody.
Therapist
Lisa Moxley-Hancock, MS, LPC
Fayetteville, AR (virtual, in-person by request)
Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Lisa received her Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Community Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas in 1995 and is licensed by the state of Arkansas. Lisa specializes in trauma (certified in TF-CBT), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem/worth issues, PTSD, crisis support, and other mental health concerns. She is passionate about supporting clients in finding clarity, confidence, and hope, and tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of every client.
Therapist
Caitlin Lachney, MS, LAC
Fayetteville, AR (in-person, virtual by request)
Caitlin is a Licensed Associate Counselor with several years of experience in inpatient, intensive outpatient, school based, and office-based settings. She received her Master of Arts Counseling degree with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration from Texas State University, and is licensed by the state of Arkansas.
Caitlin enjoys working with adolescents and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and self-esteem. She values the therapeutic relationship and takes a trauma-informed, supportive approach.​
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Therapist
Kristen Ferguson, MS, LAC
Fort Smith, AR (in-person and virtual)
Kristen is a Licensed Associate Counselor with experience in individual and couples therapy as well as school-based settings. She received her Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Counseling from John Brown University and is licensed by the state of Arkansas.
Kristen is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges and specializes in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, relational distress, trauma, grief, and difficulty navigating life transitions.
Office Manager/ Therapy Dog
Ellie, CGC, ATD
Ellie is a 2-year-old Goldendoodle who is proudly Canine Good Citizen certified by the American Kennel Club and a registered therapy dog through the Alliance for Therapy Dogs. She's trained to bring comfort, ease stress, and make everyone’s day a little bit brighter.
She specializes in snuggles, wet-nosed greetings, and offering a calm presence when you need it most.
Her favorite things include hiking, stuffed animals, belly rubs, and making new friends- whether she's helping ease nervousness, lifting spirits, or simply sitting quietly by someone’s side.
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