Adoption Therapists in Little River County, AR

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Photo of Susan Walker Lpc-Lmft Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little River County, AR
Susan Walker Lpc-Lmft Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC, ADHD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lowell, AR 72745
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual issues, divorce, and adoption adjustments.
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual issues, divorce, and adoption adjustments.
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
(479) 366-7920 View (479) 366-7920
Photo of Ken Clark, Marriage & Family Therapist in Little River County, AR
Ken Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.
I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.
(870) 340-2636 View (870) 340-2636
Photo of Anthony W. Sisson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little River County, AR
Anthony W. Sisson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TAC
Verified Verified
Hot Springs, AR 71901
I am passionate about helping others improve their lives. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. My experiences working in private practice, college, and a community mental health center have allowed me to work with a wide range of people and their concerns. I collaborate with numerous physicians and family practices in Hot Springs. My practice is different from other offices. My office is very relaxing and private. I recognize that your time is valuable. I'll work hard to accommodate your schedule. You are not just a number to me! Your experience is extremely important to me!
I am passionate about helping others improve their lives. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. My experiences working in private practice, college, and a community mental health center have allowed me to work with a wide range of people and their concerns. I collaborate with numerous physicians and family practices in Hot Springs. My practice is different from other offices. My office is very relaxing and private. I recognize that your time is valuable. I'll work hard to accommodate your schedule. You are not just a number to me! Your experience is extremely important to me!
(501) 550-4667 View (501) 550-4667
Photo of Paula L Mercer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little River County, AR
Paula L Mercer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Having worked as a LCSW for over 24 years, I assist my clients in identifying the strengths and skills they already possess. Then strive to work with them to find practical skills that fit their lifestyle and are useful in helping them reach the goals they have set for themselves towards a much happier and peaceful life.
Having worked as a LCSW for over 24 years, I assist my clients in identifying the strengths and skills they already possess. Then strive to work with them to find practical skills that fit their lifestyle and are useful in helping them reach the goals they have set for themselves towards a much happier and peaceful life.
(501) 214-6438 View (501) 214-6438
Photo of Beverly J Trickey LPC, LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little River County, AR
Beverly J Trickey LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hot Springs, AR 71901
My ideal client is any person struggling emotionally with anxiety, depression, identity issues and family conflicts. These are just a few of my passions in assisting clients to learn skills for a more emotionally fulfilled life. This begins by improving self-worth and self-esteem through setting attainable goals geared to each individual needs in order to reach their potential self. Life can be puzzling at times and a challenge to learn how to put the pieces back together in a functional way where you can "Thrive" and not just survive.
My ideal client is any person struggling emotionally with anxiety, depression, identity issues and family conflicts. These are just a few of my passions in assisting clients to learn skills for a more emotionally fulfilled life. This begins by improving self-worth and self-esteem through setting attainable goals geared to each individual needs in order to reach their potential self. Life can be puzzling at times and a challenge to learn how to put the pieces back together in a functional way where you can "Thrive" and not just survive.
(501) 260-7152 View (501) 260-7152
Photo of Erika Aucoin, LPC, LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little River County, AR
Erika Aucoin, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Ida, AR 71957
I am Licensed Professional Counselor whose professional and personal experiences have lead me down the path to helping clients of all ages with life's daily struggles. I provide individual and family counseling for children, teens, and adults for a wide range of mental health disorders such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, anger management, sexual abuse, self-harm, parenting Skills, grief, and ADHD.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor whose professional and personal experiences have lead me down the path to helping clients of all ages with life's daily struggles. I provide individual and family counseling for children, teens, and adults for a wide range of mental health disorders such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, anger management, sexual abuse, self-harm, parenting Skills, grief, and ADHD.
(870) 601-1684 View (870) 601-1684
Photo of Sherrie A Graham, Counselor in Little River County, AR
Sherrie A Graham
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
My passion is helping families thrive. I want to help adoptive families and people who are caring for aging parents. I know the frustration of raising a child with attachment injury and being part of the sandwich generation where you take care of a struggling child and elderly parents at the same time. I know what it is like to feel loss and isolation when your heart is ripped apart by death or divorce. I also know what it is like to have your support system drop you because you no longer fit in. I want to help you find ways to hang on to precious memories and still move forward with life.
My passion is helping families thrive. I want to help adoptive families and people who are caring for aging parents. I know the frustration of raising a child with attachment injury and being part of the sandwich generation where you take care of a struggling child and elderly parents at the same time. I know what it is like to feel loss and isolation when your heart is ripped apart by death or divorce. I also know what it is like to have your support system drop you because you no longer fit in. I want to help you find ways to hang on to precious memories and still move forward with life.
(501) 361-4204 View (501) 361-4204
Photo of Deborah m Rago, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little River County, AR
Deborah m Rago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
El Dorado, AR 71730
I have been a mental health therapist for twenty three years. I believe in this work. I have been fortunate to be witness to the healing and growth that can take place through good therapy and hard work. Counseling can be a life changing process. In my career I have been fortunate to work with many wonderful professionals and with patients from all walks of life with a variety of issues stemming from mental health disorders and an endless number of life issues and problems.
I have been a mental health therapist for twenty three years. I believe in this work. I have been fortunate to be witness to the healing and growth that can take place through good therapy and hard work. Counseling can be a life changing process. In my career I have been fortunate to work with many wonderful professionals and with patients from all walks of life with a variety of issues stemming from mental health disorders and an endless number of life issues and problems.
(870) 729-8172 View (870) 729-8172
Photo of Olive Tree Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor in Little River County, AR
Olive Tree Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Texarkana, AR 71854
Founded in 2016, our practice specializes in treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through our combined years of experience as clinicians and mental health advocates, we are confident in our ability to attend to your needs and are encouraged to meet you exactly where you are.
Founded in 2016, our practice specializes in treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through our combined years of experience as clinicians and mental health advocates, we are confident in our ability to attend to your needs and are encouraged to meet you exactly where you are.
(870) 512-5469 View (870) 512-5469
Photo of Natalie Cassell, Counselor in Little River County, AR
Natalie Cassell
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 614-8771 View (870) 614-8771

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Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.