Our Clinicians
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Mission & Vision.
At A&R Behavioral Health, our mission is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space rooted in compassion, respect, and understanding. Our clinicians are dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building practical skills for everyday well-being. With a deep understanding of personal struggle and growth, our team works alongside you to help uncover patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop tools that support lasting change.
We believe you are the expert of your own life. Our role is to guide, support, and empower you as you gain insight into your story and take an active role in your healing journey. Through structured, trauma-informed care, our clinicians approach each client with sincerity, acceptance, and a commitment to meeting you where you are.
Our team is here to offer encouragement and support as you begin or continue your path toward healing. If you believe that life improves through intentional change rather than chance, we invite you to take the first step by connecting with one of our clinicians.
Meet Our Clinicians
Lisa Pinkerton
MSW & LSW
Lisa is a skilled therapist with a Master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She has ample experience working with people of all ages and strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for her clients to make positive changes in their lives. Her compassionate and supportive approach allows for open communication and explorative discovery. Lisa is passionate about helping those struggling with life transitions, depression, and anxiety. She employs various therapeutic techniques to help her clients work through challenging times and teaches tools to empower them to become more self-aware and recognize their strengths. Lisa’s ultimate goal is to help her clients heal from past traumas and pains, and move forward with a renewed sense of hope and positivity.
TeleHealth Schedule:
Monday – Saturday
In-Person Schedule:
Tuesdays: 6PM – 8PM
Location: Ohio
Kyna Johnson
LPC
Kyna Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Ohio, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a certified QPR Gatekeeper Instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central State University and her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Wilberforce University. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and build healthier, more balanced lives.
Kyna has worked in a variety of settings supporting diverse populations. Her professional experience includes working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, at-risk youth in a secure residential facility, high school students with disabilities through workforce development programs, and women and children in domestic violence shelters.
These experiences have shaped her compassionate, person-centered approach to counseling. Kyna’s goal is to provide quality mental health services through a trauma-informed perspective, helping individuals develop coping skills, experience healing, and move toward resilience and personal growth.
TeleHealth Schedule:
Monday – Saturday
Location: Ohio
Rudie Edwards-Ugiomoh
MSW & LISW
I am a seasoned social worker with a rich background in social services, and I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to the field of mental health services. With a career that spans over two decades, my journey in social work began in the year 2000, and it has been marked by a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families facing various challenges. A significantportion of my career has been dedicated to adult case management, where I have been instrumental in connecting individuals with the essential benefits and resources available within their communities. My guiding motto has always been, “I don’t believe anyone should be left behind in such a resourceful country.” This ethos has been the driving force behind my work, motivating me to tirelessly advocate for
those in need.
TeleHealth Schedule:
Monday – Wednesday
In-Person Schedule:
Wednesdays: 12PM – 3PM (OH)
Location: Ohio
Justina Wade
BSW
Justina Wade received a Bachelor of Social work at MVNU and Master of Arts Human Services Counseling Crisis Response and Trauma from Liberty University. She is an experienced mental health service provider with 13 years’ experience in the areas of prevention, education, case management, community and providing school based mental health services. With previous experience, Justina is comfortable in providing suicide prevention education and risk assessments, parenting education (Triple P), crisis support and skill building to improve family functioning.
TeleHealth Schedule:
Monday – Saturday
Location: Ohio
Kwanis Scott
LSW & Minister
Dr. Kawanis D. Scott is a Licensed Social Worker, ordained Christian minister, proud military spouse, and first-generation African American college graduate whose life journey embodies the very resilience and strength she helps her clients discover in themselves. Rooted in faith, driven by purpose, and shaped by lived experience, Dr. Scott brings a rare authenticity to the therapy room that clients feel from the very first session. A graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, and holder of a Doctor of Ministry, Dr. Scott worked her way to every credential she holds — with grit, grace, and an unshakeable work ethic. As a business owner herself, she brings a unique and practical lens to supporting entrepreneurs and professionals who know that personal wellness and professional success are deeply connected.
While faith is central to who Dr. Scott is, she is equally committed to meeting every client exactly where they are. In the therapy room, she is fully objective and client-centered — whether your healing journey is deeply spiritual, entirely secular, or somewhere beautifully in between. She specializes in couples therapy, empowerment therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and trauma and spiritual growth, always tailoring her approach to the unique needs, values, and goals of the individual or couple in front of her.
Location: Ohio
Monica Jones
MSW & LSW
With a passion for empowering individuals and families, I bring a comprehensive background in psychology and social work to my practice. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, along with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. For the past 22 years I have dedicated my career to fostering mental health and well-being through compassionate counseling and support.
My diverse experience encompasses mental health counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and specialized adoption counseling within the adoption triad. I have worked with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance dependence, grief and loss, trauma, personality disorders, career changes, and other life transitions. My special interests include helping individuals understand their attachment style and unique personality temperament.
In addition to counseling, I offer psychosocial education, comprehensive assessments, and adoption homestudies. I believe in a holistic approach, tailoring my methods to meet the unique needs of each client. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward their goals.
I am dedicated to lifelong learning and staying current with best practices in the field, ensuring that my clients receive the highest quality of care. Let’s work together to find pathways to healing and growth.
Location: Ohio
MEET OUR OWNER
Regina Neal
Having experienced her own struggles with the traumas and circumstances of life she ensures A & R Behavioral Health primary focus is to aid, counsel, and protect all, clients that struggle with some form of life, grief, relationships, family, trauma and individual behavioral/mental health issue.
Regina is very skilled in the provision of Counseling, Therapeutic Treatment Plans and every facet of behavioral health which includes applying psychotherapeutic modalities such as clinical assessments, suicide safety plans, therapeutic individual, family and group counseling, crisis interventions, community outreach and advocacy, EAP services and readjustment/transitional treatment.
Executive Director, ARBH Board Member, Clinical Social Worker, Therapist
BS-PsY | MSW | LSW
In-Person Schedule: Thursday, Saturday
Location: Columbus, OH
TeleHealth Schedule: Monday – Saturday
Location: OH, SC, VA
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