Matt Boone, LCSW, is the associate director of the Student Wellness Program and an instructor in the Department of Psychiatry. His professional interests include evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders; training professionals in cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT); and supporting students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and others who might face challenges in medical training. He specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a mindfulness- and acceptance-based behavior therapy for a broad spectrum of problems, and is the coauthor of two ACT-related self-help books: Stop Avoiding Stuff and The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook. In his life outside of work, he enjoys writing and recording music, eating amazing food, and hanging out with friends. He and his wife spend way too much time talking about their cats, Giorgia and Finley, and he loves working with people who think therapy is kind of cringey.
Todd is a proud native of North Little Rock, a two-time graduate of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and a former Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Maintenance Officer in the United States Air Force. His interest in psychiatry blossomed after his third year rotations at the VA and the Arkansas State Hospital and was fully cemented after meeting all of the fantastic people in the psychiatry department. He spends most of his spare time obsessing about soccer, running, and hanging with his family and his pals.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of Arkansas, Angie enjoyed a career in finance, sales, and marketing until she took three years away to raise her son. She returned to the workforce in sales and began to work toward her goal of becoming a therapist. Angie attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Social Work. She was trained in psychodynamic theory, family systems approach, and mediation during her work toward her master’s degree. Along the way, she earned a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has served multiple populations from children to teens in the juvenile justice system, children and teens in the day treatment, outpatient, and school settings, as well as families in distress. Angie was introduced to meditation through extensive yoga practice and workshops, finding that slowing down and paying attention are positives! As a recovering perfectionist and constant “doer,” mindfulness provided her with calmness, balance, and a place for compassion and acceptance. As a clinical therapist, mindfulness is integrated into her practice as a valuable tool. Angie joined the Student Wellness team in December 2015. She enjoys working with individual clients, couples, and groups. In her personal time, Angie enjoys nature, creative projects, learning new things, visiting with family, and fishing/boating with her husband, Greg. Her Golden-Doodle, Tater Tot, occasionally joins her in her office on campus.
Jim Holland, MSW, LCSW, joined the UAMS Student Wellness team in February 2014. Prior work centered on mental health with kids, teens, and families, so the move to the Student Wellness Program provided an opportunity to hone skills in individual work with adults. After earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of Arkansas, Jim moved to St. Louis to join the Master of Social Work program at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. An initial interest in child welfare narrowed to a passion for child, adolescent, and family mental health issues as expressed in traumatized children and teens. Jim graduated with a concentration in Children and Youth and a Family Therapy specialization in May 1997. He has since worked in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, foster care and adoption recruitment/training, clinical case management, school social work, and individual/group/family therapy. In his free time, Jim enjoys live blues music, learning new things, and napping with his dog, Henry.
Chris grew up in Minnesota, earned a BS in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and attended medical school at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was drawn to psychiatry due to his fascination with how psychiatric illness can be influenced by all aspects of a patient’s life. He is interested in Consult Liaison Psychiatry for the interplay between psychiatric and non-psychiatric medical issues, and Forensic Psychiatry due to the overlap of psychiatry and the legal system. In his free time, he enjoys lifting, cycling, following Formula 1 racing, and spending time with his cat.
Catey May-Martin grew up in Northwest Arkansas and attended Hendrix College. There, she obtained a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology while playing volleyball for a top-five nationally ranked D3 team. She attended medical school at UAMS and became interested in psychiatry during her third year after working on the women’s health unit. Catey is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison. Her other interest in psychiatry includes women’s mental health, neurodiversity, and interventional psychiatry. During her free time, Catey enjoys spending time with her family, listening to audiobooks, and strength training.
Kristen Rice Moore grew up in Texarkana, Arkansas, and is a proud graduate of Texas Christian University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Psychology, Chemistry, and Business. Before entering medical school as a non-traditional student, she worked in both the health care and education fields. She attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Kristen has always had a deep commitment to helping others and has particularly enjoyed working with women across the lifespan. Her time on the women’s inpatient unit at the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) was especially impactful and affirmed her goal of pursuing a career in Reproductive Psychiatry. While she has a strong interest in working with female patients, she is also experienced in and committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive care to male patients. She is passionate about integrating women’s mental health into clinical practice and medical education, with a vision of supporting both patients and the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Kristen especially enjoys mentoring students who have faced academic challenges or taken non-traditional paths to advanced health training, and she values creating a supportive space where students feel seen, encouraged, and capable of succeeding.
Outside of work, Kristen enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children. She also has a passion for traveling, watching true crime documentaries, and working on DIY projects around the house.
Becky is a sixth-year clinical psychology doctoral intern with the UAMS Student Wellness Program and a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is passionate about working with trauma and serving underrepresented and marginalized communities. Her research explores Latinx mental health disparities, particularly the impact of colorism, prejudice, and discrimination on well-being. She is especially interested in how these experiences shape mental health outcomes for youth and young adults. Originally from Arkansas, Becky earned her bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Arkansas in 2020. When she’s not working, she enjoys crafting, watching scary movies, and spending time with her cat, Dottie.
Nadia was born in St. Louis, MO but grew up in Rogers, AR. She returned back to her birthplace for undergrad, earning a degree in anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. She then attended UAMS for medical school, where she discovered psychiatry during her third year clerkship. In particular, she was drawn to the holistic approach applied to patient care and the opportunity to interact with patients on such a personal level. She remained at UAMS to complete her general psychiatry residency during which she confirmed her interest in working with children and adolescents and continued her training in the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship. In her free time, Nadia enjoys discovering new restaurants, baking, and going on walks with her dog, Oompa.
Kesley is a fourth-year psychiatry resident training at UAMS. She grew up in Rogers, AR and attended Ouachita Baptist University where she received a degree in biomedical sciences. She attended UAMS for medical school and first became interested in psychiatry during her third year of medical school after working with the amazing psychiatry interdisciplinary teams at UAMS and appreciating the patient-centered care. In her time outside of work, she enjoys eating good food, riding her bike, and hanging with her husband and their friends.
Lecretha Brown is the Administrative Coordinator of the Student Wellness Program. She has worked at UAMS since 2013, both in Student Wellness and Care Management. She loves supporting students, and in her off-hours she enjoys spending time with family, working in her church, hula hooping and going on long walks.