meet our psychiatrists
laura conley-olsen, md
As a lifelong Arkansan, Dr. Conley is happy to be serving the needs of central Arkansas, where she was born and raised. She has always appreciated the collaborative nature of psychiatry and is very excited to be in this partnership of like-minded and similarly trained physicians. She is dually boarded in general and child/adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Conley specializes in working with children and adolescents, adults with autism, and those with women’s mental health needs (especially related to infertility and post-partum concerns). Her special interests include autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral disorders, trauma, trichotillomania, tic disorders, and gender dysphoria. She is a firm believer in evidence-based medicine and strives to keep up to date with current practice guidelines in order to provide the most comprehensive treatment plan for her patients.
Dr. Conley received her BA at Hendrix College in Conway, and she went on to complete both medical school and residency/fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She served as chief resident during her final year of training. She has subsequently maintained board certifications in both general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well as the Arkansas Academy on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, having formerly served as their Secretary/Treasurer.
In her spare time, Dr. Conley loves spending time with her family, planning elaborate birthday parties for her children, reading, and making cakes and cookies that are both pretty and delicious.
While she mostly sees patients by telemedicine, she does schedule limited in-person appointments in the Conway and Little Rock clinics. She offers evening hours twice a week as well as electronic prescribing.
nihit kumar, MD, FAACAP
Dr. Kumar has resided in Arkansas since 2010, moving here for residency and fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences after receiving his medical degree in India. He has more than a decade of experience treating children and adults with mental health issues, including addiction to drugs and alcohol. He is triple boarded in general psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry. His special interests include managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma in children and adolescents, and substance use problems in youth and adults.
He believes in care that is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. He has a background in academic medicine, and due to his extensive contributions in clinical work, teaching, and research, he was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has also formerly served as president of the Arkansas Academy on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
When he is not working, Dr. Kumar enjoys spending time with his family and children and watching movies to relax.
Dr. Kumar prefers to see patients in person in the Little Rock office and has some telemedicine options available. He also offers electronic prescribing of medications.
Kelsey McClellan, md
Dr. McClellan is a licensed medical doctor who specializes in psychiatric medication management services for adults and children. Her special interests are in child and adolescent psychiatry and women’s health. She primarily treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, gender dysphoria, and women’s issues such as postpartum depression and PMDD. She has a special interest in treating the psychiatric manifestations of chronic illnesses such as Ehler's Danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, mast cell activation, and dysautonomia.
She believes in a collaborative approach to treatment, which considers input from the patient as well as relevant parents/guardians, educators, physicians, and therapists in the decision-making process. She believes that compassion, empathy, and honesty are the basis of the doctor-patient relationship. She is a long-time resident of Little Rock with Arkansas roots that go back several generations. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading, and spending time with her family.
Dr. McClellan received her Medical Degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2010. She completed her General Psychiatry residency training at UAMS in 2014 and her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at UAMS in 2015. She is Board Certified in both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. McClellan offers online scheduling, electronic prescribing, and telemedicine.
dianna esmaeilpour, md
A native of Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Esmaeilpour practices medicine with the goal of helping her patients improve their quality of life. She believes that good outcomes in mental health come from good patient/physician relationships. Her approach includes using her varied life experiences to combine conventional medicine with psychotherapy, integrative medicine, and wellness strategies. She strives to have a therapeutic alliance with her patients, supporting them through life’s challenges while offering individualized treatment consistent with their values and goals. Dr. Esmaeilpour says that “it is always a privilege to work with people on their journey to hope and healing.”
Dr. Esmaeilpour enjoys working with children, teenagers, and adults. She prefers treating depression, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum disorders and complex patients. She also has clinical experience with eating disorders and in sports psychiatry.
Dr. Esmaeilpour loves spending time with her family, being outside, and being active. She has a nontraditional educational background and varied work experiences. She received her BA at Hendrix College in Conway, studying abroad at Oxford while there, as well as completing an Asian Cultural History Tour with Eastern Michigan University. She went on to obtain a Master of Science in nutrition at Columbia University before completing medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She completed her general psychiatry residency and child/adolescent fellowship at UAMS as well. She subsequently obtained additional training in functional psychiatry, with an integrative psychiatry fellowship with Psychiatry Redefined and has also studied Functional Medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Esmaeilpour has served as the Medical Director for the Child Diagnostic Unit at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for four years. She was also the Medical Director for the Eating Disorders Clinic and Arkansas Children's and worked with student athletes at the University of Arkansas as a Sports Psychiatrist.
Dr. Esmaeilpour has traveled extensively through Asia and Europe, lived in New Zealand, worked in the Cook Islands, and even climbed an 18,871 foot mountain in Peru. She brings a lot of varied life experiences to Capstone Psychiatry. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, running, snow-skiing, wake surfing, live music, and generally living life to the fullest.
Dr. Esmaeilpour sees patients in person at our NWA location as well as via telemedicine. She typically offers appointments Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
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lesley ford, lpc
With over 16 years’ experience in the mental health field, Lesley has extensive experience working with all ages with diverse needs. She practices from a holistic foundation, with cognitive behavioral “roots.” While she is experienced with a broad range of needs, she specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties related to life adjustments. When she is not working, Lesley enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and binge-watching historical dramas series on Netflix.
Lesley is currently offering telehealth-only appointments for adults and teenagers. She also offers virtual couples counseling
stephanie newton, lpc
Stephanie Newton is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, and is certified as a Technology-Assisted Counselor. She has more than ten years’ experience working in the behavioral health field. Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Ashford University and her graduate degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has completed advanced training in play therapy and trauma.
She believes each person has a unique story. Her desire is to help guide clients in living out a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Stephanie is dedicated to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care that encourages and fosters growth. She focuses on helping others utilize their own individual personal strengths and milestones to promote healing and manage stressors in life.
Stephanie’s counseling approach is client-centered/ humanistic, but tends to integrate other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused therapy. Her clinical areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, adjustment, and grief.
Stephanie offers telehealth counseling services for adults ages 18 or older.