Welcome to Alleviant Health Centers of Little Rock.

Little Rock is home to the flagship clinic of Alleviant Health Centers, founded in 2017 by Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, and Michael Reding, MD. Our compassionate and friendly staff is dedicated to treating the whole person and customizing a healing plan for the individual needs of each patient. We are committed to offering the best in comprehensive psychiatric care, from therapy and medication management to innovative therapies like TMS, Spravato and ketamine infusions. If you or a loved one is seeking healing from mood disorders or chronic pain, we would be honored to be a part of your journey.

Welcome to Alleviant Health Centers of Little Rock. 

Little Rock is home to the flagship clinic of Alleviant Health Centers, founded in 2017 by Brian Mears, CRNA, and Michael Reding, MD. Our compassionate and friendly staff is dedicated to treating the whole person and customizing a healing plan for the individual needs of each patient. We are committed to offering the best in comprehensive psychiatric care, from counseling and medication management to innovative therapies like TMS and ketamine infusions. If you or a loved one is seeking healing from mood disorders or chronic pain, we would be honored to be a part of your journey.

We help people suffering from mood disorders and chronic pain using innovative holistic treatments.

Comprehensive Psychiatry

Our therapists offer hour-long therapy sessions for patients who wish to release depression, make changes in their behavior, heal broken relationships, and process trauma. We used research-based regimens such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and some of our therapists and counselors also offer life coaching, substance abuse and addiction recovery, marriage counseling, family therapy, and more.

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Medication Management

Medication management appointments are a chance for providers and patients to discuss medication use and efficacy so that the provider can adjust or change doses as needed and refill prescriptions. These sessions are conducted by a psychiatric nurse practitioner or a psychiatrist.

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Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine therapy is an effective treatment for mood disorders. Approximately 70% of patients experience a significant reduction in symptoms – many during the first treatment. Ketamine therapy is administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or nasally. IV administration is preferable and is administered over 1-4 hours up to 10 times within a 3-week period.

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NeuroStar TMS

NeuroStar TMS advanced therapy is an effective non-drug treatment for depression, anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder that is FDA-approved. It is a non-invasive procedure involving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to stimulate and target critical areas of the brain associated with mood control. As a result, neurotransmitters in the brain send signals and play a significant role in mood regulation, helping to reduce or even eliminate symptoms of treatment-resistant mental health disorders. NeuroStar TMS is a safe and easy treatment with which over 3 million people have found relief.

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GeneSight® Testing

If you have been diagnosed with depression and failed at least one medication, we perform a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes how your DNA may affect your response to depression medications. The results of the test help us prescribe a more genetically optimal medication and avoid medications that may cause side effects or be less likely to work. ​

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Telebehavioral Health

Many patients live very busy lives not allowing them to see their psychiatric provider when needed. Our telepsychiatric services allow for remote appointments with our providers including psychiatric evaluations, talk therapy, and medication management services. Our patients have simple, convenient access to care via a desktop computer or a mobile app. All of our clinicians have completed 26 hrs of telehealth training to maintain the highest level of excellence in providing telebehavioral health care that meets the standards of care in telehealth.

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SPRAVATOTM

Spravato treatment is used to help patients struggling with depression. It is a nasal spray containing FDA-approved esketamine, a derivative of ketamine. Esketamine helps to block specific receptors in the brain that are linked with depression. It can help to improve mood and increase energy levels. Spravato treatment usually lasts around two hours, and most patients respond well to the nasal spray.

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OUR TEAM

Alicia Baros, PhD, APRN, PMHNP

Chief Clinical Officer

Alicia Baros, PhD, APRN, PMHNP

Darren Compas, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP, Adult & Geriatric NP

Darren Compas, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP, Adult & Geriatric NP

Adrianne Funmaker, PMHNP

Adrianne Funmaker, PMHNP

Michelle Head, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Michelle Head, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Stacey Hughes, PMHNP

Stacey Hughes, PMHNP

Jennifer Rawls, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Jennifer Rawls, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Jessie Stuckey, MSN, PMHNP

Jessie Stuckey, MSN, PMHNP

Chloe Ward, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Chloe Ward, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP

Andrew Roach, MS, LCSW

Andrew Roach, MS, LCSW

Samantha Golden, MS, LCSW

Samantha Golden, MS, LCSW

Kate Hardage, MS, LCSW

Starting May 22

Kate Hardage, MS, LCSW

Maci Scudder, MS, LCSW

Maci Scudder, MS, LCSW

Tracy Pefferkorn, LPC

Tracy Pefferkorn, LPC

Jeanna Pennington, LPC

Jeanna Pennington, LPC

Keith McCormack

Director of Clinic Procedures

Keith McCormack

Madison Brown

Procedure Specialist

Madison Brown

Stephan Brown, Paramedic

Procedure Specialist

Stephan Brown, Paramedic

Jordan Morgan, RN

Procedure Specialist

Jordan Morgan, RN

Lyndsey Stacy, RN

Procedure Specialist

Lyndsey Stacy, RN

Becky Ferrell

Patient Support Specialist

Becky Ferrell

Annette Hampton

Patient Support Specialist

Annette Hampton

We see people with the following health conditions:

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and apathy. It affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

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ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a persistent condition usually indicated by continuing patterns of inattention. It can cause uncontrollable hyperactivity that can interfere with daily function or development. It is often most identified during childhood, but can also affect adults. ADHD can lead to precarious relationships, poor job or academic performance, low self-esteem, and other issues.

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Anxiety is a persistent feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of stress. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental illnesses including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder sometimes called manic-depression which involves cycles of depression and elation or mania. It is characterized by unpredictable changes in mood and impaired social function.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological reaction occurring after experiencing a highly stressful event (such as wartime combat, physical violence, or a natural disaster) that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, flashbacks, recurrent nightmares, and avoidance of reminders of the event.

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There are many eating disorders and their symptoms usually develop early in life. If left untreated, eating disorders can have a serious overall impact on the body.

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Addiction and substance use disorders (SUD) are serious conditions that involve the use or abuse of substances despite the risk of negative consequences. An unhealthy habit of using alcohol or drugs can affect a person’s daily routine, and lead to impairment. Even when it’s clear that problems are mounting, people keep using substances and feel like they’ve lost control of their lives.

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A dual diagnosis is a mental disorder compounded by substance abuse or addiction, including alcohol. That creates a complex condition with a wide variety of effects that are often difficult to manage.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions or both that cause significant distress, interfere with normal daily functioning, and consume a lot of time. The affected individual recognizes these obsessions and compulsions as excessive or unreasonable.

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Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first three months after delivery.

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We accept insurance from the following providers:

Location

11501 Huron Ln
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-904-4762

Fax: 501-708-2185

Hours

Monday             8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday            8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday      8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday          8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday                8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday          Closed

Sunday             Closed

Schedule Your Appointment  

We look forward to seeing you! Book your in-person or telehealth appointment at Alleviant Health Centers of Little Rock by clicking the button below. Choose your visit type, location, and insurance, and you will receive an email confirmation with further instructions.

Schedule Your Appointment  

We look forward to seeing you! Book your in-person or telehealth appointment at Alleviant Health Centers by clicking the button below. Choose your visit type, location, and insurance, and you will receive an email confirmation with further instructions.