Adlerian Therapists in Arkansas

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.

Mental Health is how a person is able to deal with what the world throws at us, through my work with Chenal Family Therapy, the core principles of counseling are utilized to encourage healthy and positive ways of living. At times therapy can feel distant or not genuine, I work to utilize a program that focuses on real outcomes and can offer real benefit for those in need of assistance.

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.

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.

Megan Loney works with Central Arkansas kids, adults, and families to lead happier lives, achieve educational goals and develop their strengths. Megan is able to provide a wide spectrum of individual, family, and group counseling services. Whether you struggle with a mental illness or you are just going through a hard time and need a little extra help, Megan’s passion is helping people! In order to do that, she uses several counseling theories, including Adlerian therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy. Megan provides individual and family services for patients at Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services.

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.

With extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, I have a meaningful understanding of the unique challenges and developmental stages faced by adults, children, and adolescents. Whether you're an adult seeking personal growth, a parent navigating family dynamics, or a teenager facing the complexities of adolescence, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic support. I have assisted people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and many other life challenges. I love to advocate for people from a holistic approach to improve overall well-being.

Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.

If you are in a crisis or life storm, and left feeling helpless, hopeless, or disappointed; there is HOPE. No matter what stage of life you are going through, or how scary the feelings and situations can be, brainspotting can help. I have been trained in brainspotting and have seen firsthand the healing it can bring. Our brains our powerful and unique, but often store unfinished business and unprocessed trauma which leaves emotional scars inside or even physical pain. But with this approach, you can leave feeling relieved and hopeful with quick responses.

Step out into freedom and embrace the life you were born to live! Is fear running your life? Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends? Discover the courage to be who you truly are! Many people dealing with anxiety, depression and gender and sexuality issues feel they are missing out on life. Clients I work with often report feeling alone and afraid to reach out for help. They no longer want to hide who they are, yet also feel stuck moving forward due to lack of support or fear of judgement. My passion is to help you ditch the shame and find freedom to love the person in the mirror despite the opinions of others.

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.

Deciding to get counseling is a brave step. It takes courage to risk being vulnerable with a stranger, but seeking an ally to help when you feel stuck or overwhelmed is a sign of mental health. As a counselor, I seek to form a partnership of equals with clients. I have been on both sides of the counseling relationship, and I know how powerful it can be to connect in a validating and supportive environment. I love counseling in part because I often learn as much from my clients as I have from being a client myself.

Ready to transcend therapy as usual and unleash real, lasting change? I specialize in transformative therapy for those looking for deep level healing around trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief & more. Are you: Feeling stuck in patterns? Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed? Seeking a therapy approach that's compassionate, yet challenges you to evolve? Craving deep trauma healing that goes beyond being heard? We offer: Personalized therapy plans; Mind-body approaches that integrate talk therapy with mindfulness; Evidence-based approaches; A.R.T.; therapy intensives; teletherapy and more.

Bio video on my website! I served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. before finding my new calling and love; therapy. We are not meant to do life alone, and times of struggle can be painful illustrations of that. By the time you decide to seek out therapy, you have likely been white-knuckling the steering wheel of life for some time, adapting in the only ways you know. When you walk into my office, please know the courage it took to get here is not lost on me.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trying to manage stress inducing life adjustments daily? Have you been impacted by an adverse life experience, or traumatic event that continuously hinders the way you view yourself, others, and the world in a positive matter? Have you tried therapy in the past with little improvement? If so, it would be my great honor to assist in resolving life's challenges. I am passionate in helping individuals, couples and families obtain a higher quality of life and restore hope that is so often lost due to the debilitating effects of mental illness, stress, and conflict.

Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.

I have been practicing mental health counseling in Northwest Arkansas for over twenty years now. I have accumulated extensive experience in dealing with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger management problems, addiction problems of various types, and relationship issues that affect individuals at home, at work, and in there every day lives.

I believe that we are all capable of change and am passionate about helping empower individuals to live their most genuine lives. I have focused much of my learned career experiences & training on trauma informed care and attachment to help create a sense of felt safety and understanding in a space that feels authentic while challenging. Sitting in vulnerability and big feelings can require bravery and significant internal motivation and my goal is to help foster your inner resilience and shed the weight of trauma and stressors that inhibit you from living your most satisfied life.

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.