Therapists in Arkansas

The journey of healing can be a daunting path, I strive to provide a safe and authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you explore your own story, and through it, find yourself. I graduated from John Brown University in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Play Therapy. I have extensive training in trauma informed care, attachment based interventions, experiential play therapy, child centered play, Adlerian play and has completed level 1 theraplay training.

Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.

As a practicing clinician for 15 years, most of my work is with children/adolescents – ages 3-17 years - specializing in anxiety, ADHD, Autism spectrum, adjustment challenges, & trauma issues. I have experience with children in all care levels of need: school-based to outpatient to residential environments.

Change. It must be something you are considering as you read through counselor profiles. Change is powerful, healing, and necessary as we maneuver through life. Boundaries. This word is life changing. Healthy boundaries allow others to love us and appreciate us fully for who we are. Balance. Peace. Joy. These are achieved with hard work and implementing therapeutic tools we are often not taught. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make the changes you are seeking.

I am a LPC with 8 years of experience. I have worked with all ages in a variety of settings. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and struggling to find hope. I would love to help you find a way out of the hole that mental illness can leave us with. Sometimes trauma can leave you speechless with nowhere and no one to turn to. If this is you, please do not hesitate to reach out and get the help you deserve

Sometimes, in our lives we hold onto unresolved issues from the past, which can resurface in many different forms. Anxiety, sadness, depression, and anger usually have "roots" digging deep into our pasts. Choosing to suppress or push disturbing feelings aside may work for a period of time, but will not resolve the underlying issue. As a result, ineffective, and often destructive coping patterns develop. Talking with me can break this pattern and lead to a more fulfilling life.

As an experienced Hypnotherapist, I have found that hypnotherapy is used effectively to: Renew/Build internal confidence. Relax and reduce stress and generalized anxiety. Improve your athletic abilities. Ease or eliminate chronic pain. Release unreasonable fear. Attain restful sleep. Replace old habits with new positive ways of taking care of yourself. Rid yourself of excess weight. Optimize your talents and skills. Quit smoking. Heal childhood trauma, PTSD. Strengthen self-esteem. Lessen symptoms of Covid Long Haul, etc.

I believe that life is more challenging than ever and many face difficult situations and struggles. My emphasis in practice is thought based. I believe thoughts can have a very powerful effect on how we feel, how we live and how we make decisions. My goal as a therapist is to help clients explore thoughts and feelings in order to help clients identify healthy ways to overcome life's challenges and obstacles. I consider it a privilege to be able to participate in the helping relationship, working to help clients navigate through the challenges, struggles and joys of life.

Life can be so hard and it seems that, too often, we are all just trying to survive. Each and every one of us were made to do more than that, though. I hope to be a support in helping you and your family be able to work through the hard parts and help you thrive by providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and your experiences. I am honored and humbled to get to be a part of this journey with each and every one of you.

Beverly is dedicated to helping people transform hardships into a more peaceful life. Her compassionate demeanor eases clients allow them to share distressing difficulties as she guides them through self-discovery, making connections with current feelings and past experiences.

I have an affinity for working with individuals grappling with generalized anxiety, depression, and trauma. Perhaps you are exhausted of living a life limited by worry, shame or guilt and struggle with loneliness. You may be new to therapy or a returning client needing assistance navigating life transitions or seasons. You may even need help forming healthier and positive relationships. Together we can help you reach your desired life by helping you unpack the weight you've been carrying. My goal is to provide an inviting space you can make your own and gently guide you to the direction you desire in your life.

My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Theraplay Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.

As a clinician, I believe that when encouragement is present, people thrive and empower themselves to find their own healthy validation. Alfred Adler said, “Seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another ”. This raveled sentence means so much to me. I want clients to know you are seen, heard, and those feelings that you experience are accepted and safe here.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor in Arkansas, with over 28 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I believe each person is unique and an expert in their own life. I provide an objective, respectful, compassionate view to assist a person in areas that may hinder them from being the best version of themselves. I work with each person to establish their life goals and a path to accomplish them. My approach is to assist a person in finding the root cause of their symptoms, not just skills to cope with them.

Some life circumstances can prove quite challenging. No matter who you are, unexpected, saddening, confusing, or terrible and tragic things can happen. I'm here to help you navigate through these difficulties by providing sound psychological assistance, wisdom, hope, professional care and compassion.

My ideal client is looking for a therapist to facilitate a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and emotional healing. I love working with my clients on their journeys toward authentic expression and discovering their true self. Therapy involves taking deep dives into one's inner world and looking honestly at behavioral patterns and relationship styles. I have a laidback and personable approach to therapy and hold a non-judgmental presence for each client and their unique life experiences. My clients' mental wellbeing and therapeutic goals are my number one priority in therapy.

As part of Chenal Family Therapy PLC, I consult with our team of therapists and psychiatrists who specialize in different issues, ensuring that all possible treatment approaches are considered. If we encounter problems outside my areas of expertise, I can provide seamless referrals, including testing and medication management, to get you the needed help.

Successful people want to learn, grow, and be their best, but sometimes life stuff gets in the way. My focus is to help you to create additional choices and new patterns of behavior with a heavy focus on purpose, hope, and developing a deep sense of self. If you are one of these people, whether you need support with major life events or just day to day issues, give me a call or send me an email.

A significant number of my clients have struggled with a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder. They have presented for treatment in inpatient psychiatric, residential, and outpatient modalities. The overarching goal has been to stabilize and learn to function in a healthy manner. Clients have expressed they have made multiple attempts without success and are looking for long term solutions to reduce their negative life consequences. Other clients have reached out for assistance with traumatic events which have occurred in their lives. They express and desire to work on these events to obtain a productive lifestyle.