Therapists in Arkansas

Do you, a child, or adolescent that you know start your day already stressed wondering what the day will bring or wishing things could be better. I've been there, many people have been there: struggling or attempting to cope and adjust to various of life’s stressors: trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems. The exciting part is that you, the child, and adolescent that you know all have the tools and wisdom within to make the shift toward a better tomorrow. People sometimes need assistance, support, guidance, and a bit more strength and courage to tap into this inner wisdom

" Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." Hello! Welcome to my page! I really enjoy helping others get more out of their lives and assisting them in solving their problems. My style of counseling is compassionate, direct and interactive. I use different approaches and taylor counseling to your specific situation and needs. My main goal, with my varied background, is to bring all that experience to serve you in a warm, comfortable environment where we can work together to improve your life and relationships.

Changes Behavioral Health has over 20 highly skilled therapist to serve any need or population. If you have experienced it, we have treated it. If you or a loved one are struggling today with anxiety, depression, fear, anger, addiction, trauma, a troubled relationship, or any obstacle in the way of a fulfilling life we are here for you. CBH is a family owned agency serving Wynne, AR and nearby communities. Changes was opened in 2013 with a mission to provide our community with the best mental health services available in the most caring and compassionate environment available.

I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.

Specializing in treatment of adolescent and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, peer and relationship issues who are strongly motivated to improve their overall level of life satisfaction.

Do you have problems coping with the stresses of everyday life? Do you struggle with maintaining important relationships? Do you feel like you are your own worst enemy? I would like to help. Using various assessment and therapy techniques, you and I can work together to find out which obstacles are standing in the way of your success and happiness. Then we will set concrete goals and formulate a plan for change. At all times, however, you will find my therapy to be positive and affirming. Even the most reserved of clients find me genuine and easy to talk to.

I can help you get to the 'heart' of the challenges and issues you're dealing with and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to resolve whatever is 'up' for you. I've found that 'talk therapy' is often not enough to resolve many difficulties, so I use a variety of effective approaches, uniquely adjusted to match each client's needs. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.

Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, life adjustments and relational issues.

I have expertise in integration of religion in counseling, both positively and negatively. So I actively integrate clients' Christian faith for those who seek it - in both techniques and goals (cf. spiritual maturity = balance of openness and commitment to God, self and others), while recognizing unbalanced religion is often part of clients' abusive past. So I work with my clients' values and refer out the few who can't work with mine.

Are you tired of living life only to survive? Are you ready to take the steps into living to thrive? Are you ready take control back over your life? I am an Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist trained in a variety of modalities designed to help you navigate through the healing process. Certified in EMDR therapy as one of my primary approaches, I utilize many evidence-based therapies to help you get to the life you have always wanted to live.

You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here

I know it can be hard dealing with constant overthinking and uncertainty. Are you looking for solutions? Do you feel like nobody understands you or wants to listen? Or maybe you have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Your first step is to THINK about what you want and need. Second step is to TALK about your issues and concerns. Third step is to RELEASE what you need to allow yourself to be in a different space.

You feel like if you tell the truth, you may lose everything. It is embarrassing to share what is really going on, but something has to give. Maybe someone else thinks you need to go to therapy, but you think therapy is for other people and you are not one of them.

Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity in life's challenges? You might feel stuck again in a vicious cycle you can't break free of. It's okay to need help. Whether you're battling anxiety, relationship issues, navigating through grief, or simply seeking guidance on your journey to self-discovery, you deserve support. Your feelings are important information about your experience of the world. When we aren't congruent with our inner world we can experience a high level of distress. You do not have to stay stuck in this place. You want to see a positive, meaningful difference in the life you lead.

I like to think I have a unique skill set coupled with life experience that equips me to be a dynamic therapist. I served as a Marine in the military, spent 20 years working in the pathology field looking at healing the body and now work with clients from 5 years to older adult healing the mind. Therapy is difficult to navigate and can feel messy for the whole system (friends, family, work, school, and more). I value your experience and how that has shaped core beliefs. Because we have these core beliefs, doesn't make them true. Let's assign new rules to these beliefs and heal the system as a whole both in body and mind.

I have counseled a variety of clients and value each one as an individual even when they are part of a couple or family unit. I understand it is hard to decide to make an appointment. However, by making that decision now, we can join together in a safe space and talk openly about your source of pain, your struggles, your challenges. We will take the time to break your solutions into manageable pieces. My goal in therapy is progress but it all starts with you. Contact me today for a free phone consultation so that we may get to know each other and decide together what is your best course of action.

Life is hardest when we’re alone in our struggles and pain. We’re wired to bond with others and find safe connections with the ones we love. But sometimes it's hard to feel safe. And when we don't feel safe all sorts of negative emotions find their way to the surface. Anxiety, depression, sometimes even behavioral ruts like anger and shame. We just get stuck. And many times it seems like the harder we try to get out of these ruts, the more stuck we seem to get. But we all want the same things in our relationships. To be seen. To be heard. Are you there for me? Can I count on you? These are healthy goals!

At Transforming Lives Counseling, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and heal from past pain and gain skills to move toward a healthy future. We believe that each of us have challenges we need to overcome in order to transform our lives into who we truly would love to be. Our Practitioners would be honored to work with you in moving forward toward healing and becoming a new, healthy, and better version of you. When ready, call our office to schedule an appointment.