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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.
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.
Online Therapists
Shakira Michelle Eakins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pea Ridge, AR 72751 (Online Only)
My primary areas of focus include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood emotional wounds, and other challenges that affect their ability to feel safe and connected.
I work closely with clients to help them connect deeply with themselves and their community. I see clients 18+ virtually who are residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma. My mission is to develop healthy therapeutic relationships and build community through individual counseling and community yoga. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 13+ years' experience providing therapy, advocating for the oppressed, and collaborating with community partners. I also provide workshops for other professionals in many different settings.
My primary areas of focus include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood emotional wounds, and other challenges that affect their ability to feel safe and connected.
I work closely with clients to help them connect deeply with themselves and their community. I see clients 18+ virtually who are residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma. My mission is to develop healthy therapeutic relationships and build community through individual counseling and community yoga. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 13+ years' experience providing therapy, advocating for the oppressed, and collaborating with community partners. I also provide workshops for other professionals in many different settings.
LaEartha Soko Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conway, AR 72034 (Online Only)
My name is Star Soko. I am an LPC with over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational conflict, and trauma. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Star Soko. I am an LPC with over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational conflict, and trauma. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I am dedicated to helping individuals who are living with anxiety, stress, depression, loss, trauma, mood disorders, relationship and family issues, life transitions, difficulties understanding and controlling emotions, and other challenges. Clients I serve often require guidance in navigating life's numerous obstacles, as well as coping techniques, support, connection, empathy, accountability, authenticity, and personalized care. I serve those who want to expand their awareness of themselves and their emotions, to become their true selves and one with their emotions - living a more harmonious and authentic lifestyle.
I am dedicated to helping individuals who are living with anxiety, stress, depression, loss, trauma, mood disorders, relationship and family issues, life transitions, difficulties understanding and controlling emotions, and other challenges. Clients I serve often require guidance in navigating life's numerous obstacles, as well as coping techniques, support, connection, empathy, accountability, authenticity, and personalized care. I serve those who want to expand their awareness of themselves and their emotions, to become their true selves and one with their emotions - living a more harmonious and authentic lifestyle.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
Emily Pointer
Counselor, MS, LAC, CYT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Online Only)
I get a sense that you’re ready for a change. Well, take a deep breath; the hard part is over. Adjusting or coping with the stressors of everyday life, healing from trauma both past and present, learning to accept and embrace yourself as a unique individual can sometimes be challenging. I am here to stand with you and support you as you continue to embark upon this journey.
I get a sense that you’re ready for a change. Well, take a deep breath; the hard part is over. Adjusting or coping with the stressors of everyday life, healing from trauma both past and present, learning to accept and embrace yourself as a unique individual can sometimes be challenging. I am here to stand with you and support you as you continue to embark upon this journey.
Therapy But Different
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!
I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!
My aim is to not just make hope attainable, but a lived experience for those I encounter. I'm all too familiar with the crossroads between recovering from life's mishaps and putting up walls to make sure you're not hurt like that again. I've found that we often forget failure and fortune are regular occurrences in life, and we sometimes underestimate our ability to not just recover, but to live a fulfilling life even with scars. Denying/ignoring the impact of pain is not the answer. Neither is making hopelessness your home. At Vine + Root Counseling, I work with clients to help retrace your hurts to the root cause.
My aim is to not just make hope attainable, but a lived experience for those I encounter. I'm all too familiar with the crossroads between recovering from life's mishaps and putting up walls to make sure you're not hurt like that again. I've found that we often forget failure and fortune are regular occurrences in life, and we sometimes underestimate our ability to not just recover, but to live a fulfilling life even with scars. Denying/ignoring the impact of pain is not the answer. Neither is making hopelessness your home. At Vine + Root Counseling, I work with clients to help retrace your hurts to the root cause.
Jennifer Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Jennifer Nelson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions-Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Nelson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions-Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them.
Karmesha Holliday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, ADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72034 (Online Only)
Every client is different, some needing help to resolve deep rooted past issues, others needing help with navigating general day to day life issues. No matter the problem, what all clients have in common is the need for the additional layer of support and guidance.
Every client is different, some needing help to resolve deep rooted past issues, others needing help with navigating general day to day life issues. No matter the problem, what all clients have in common is the need for the additional layer of support and guidance.
Change your mind, change your life! You get to choose the life you want based on the actions that you take daily. A simple tweak in the way you think about life’s experiences can change the outcome in any given situation. When we create better thoughts, we get better results. I rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because I truly believe thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected.
Change your mind, change your life! You get to choose the life you want based on the actions that you take daily. A simple tweak in the way you think about life’s experiences can change the outcome in any given situation. When we create better thoughts, we get better results. I rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because I truly believe thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected.
I believe that everyone’s path and journey in life is uniquely individual to them, and they deserve a space for their story to be told, recognized, heard, seen and valued. My mission above all is to be able to create an atmosphere that is built on respect and genuine interaction to allow for full exploration of all thoughts, ideas, and emotions. By doing this it allows us as a TEAM to work on goals specific to my clients to achieve true growth and development.
I believe that everyone’s path and journey in life is uniquely individual to them, and they deserve a space for their story to be told, recognized, heard, seen and valued. My mission above all is to be able to create an atmosphere that is built on respect and genuine interaction to allow for full exploration of all thoughts, ideas, and emotions. By doing this it allows us as a TEAM to work on goals specific to my clients to achieve true growth and development.
Deven D. Chambers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, TCYM
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by past traumas or struggling with anxiety from life or adjustment? Are you stuck in self-sabotaging patterns or working through behaviors and thoughts learned as a parentified child? Congratulations on taking this step in your wellness journey. Whether navigating life transitions or addressing unresolved trauma, I help guide you to understand how past experiences that are usually no fault of yours can shape your present, sometimes hinder you from achieving your goals, and keep you from feeling peace.
Feeling overwhelmed by past traumas or struggling with anxiety from life or adjustment? Are you stuck in self-sabotaging patterns or working through behaviors and thoughts learned as a parentified child? Congratulations on taking this step in your wellness journey. Whether navigating life transitions or addressing unresolved trauma, I help guide you to understand how past experiences that are usually no fault of yours can shape your present, sometimes hinder you from achieving your goals, and keep you from feeling peace.
If all it took was will power then you wouldn’t be considering therapy. Your experiences have shaped every part of your life. You feel as though you should be happy, but you're tired, overwhelmed or discontent. Do you find yourself overthinking most things? I want to help you organize the chaos and address the experiences that have brought you to the point you are at today. Healing from a negative experience does not follow a timeline. I'm here to support your healing journey. Let's connect and discuss what happened to you.
If all it took was will power then you wouldn’t be considering therapy. Your experiences have shaped every part of your life. You feel as though you should be happy, but you're tired, overwhelmed or discontent. Do you find yourself overthinking most things? I want to help you organize the chaos and address the experiences that have brought you to the point you are at today. Healing from a negative experience does not follow a timeline. I'm here to support your healing journey. Let's connect and discuss what happened to you.
Secoyia Key
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
Recharge, renew and refresh your outlook. I'd like to support you in your journey of regaining or establishing control over your life through building effective coping skills that help with addressing current and past stressors. My approach will help you to reduce troublesome mental health symptoms by developing a better self-image, exploring healthier life choices, instilling hope and using appropriate coping mechanisms to reach your goals. I can support you in regaining your life from trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, along with building and maintaining happy, healthy relationships with others and yourself.
Recharge, renew and refresh your outlook. I'd like to support you in your journey of regaining or establishing control over your life through building effective coping skills that help with addressing current and past stressors. My approach will help you to reduce troublesome mental health symptoms by developing a better self-image, exploring healthier life choices, instilling hope and using appropriate coping mechanisms to reach your goals. I can support you in regaining your life from trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, along with building and maintaining happy, healthy relationships with others and yourself.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
I'm an LPC, (Licensed Professional Counselor) wife, and mother of four who recognizes that some of life's hurdles are just plain unavoidable, but giving up should not be an option. After almost 20 years in the corporate world, I left to pursue my passion for helping others heal and learn to live well. I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping others work through life's challenges. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe space for growth and healing while challenging you to make meaningful changes. Let's work together towards a happy life.
I'm an LPC, (Licensed Professional Counselor) wife, and mother of four who recognizes that some of life's hurdles are just plain unavoidable, but giving up should not be an option. After almost 20 years in the corporate world, I left to pursue my passion for helping others heal and learn to live well. I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping others work through life's challenges. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe space for growth and healing while challenging you to make meaningful changes. Let's work together towards a happy life.
As a new therapist, I am eager to embark on the fulfilling journey of helping others from all walks of life. My top priority as a therapist is the well-being of my clients, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for everyone who walks through my door. I want my clients to feel supported and understood, no matter their personal background, race, ethnicity or cultural history.
As a new therapist, I am eager to embark on the fulfilling journey of helping others from all walks of life. My top priority as a therapist is the well-being of my clients, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for everyone who walks through my door. I want my clients to feel supported and understood, no matter their personal background, race, ethnicity or cultural history.
Lakenya Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cabot, AR 72023
From the outside looking in, you have a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you are screaming for life to slow down. That little voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You are just trying to hold it all together, but it's exhausting and you don't think you can do it anymore. You are tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come up last on your list. Not anymore. It's time for a change.
From the outside looking in, you have a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you are screaming for life to slow down. That little voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You are just trying to hold it all together, but it's exhausting and you don't think you can do it anymore. You are tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come up last on your list. Not anymore. It's time for a change.
Welcome! You have already made the first step in your search of a more fulfilling life for yourself! Are you suffering from anxiety, a lack of self-confidence, or having trouble adjusting to college? Do you need a coach to help you through a tough situation? Tierrapy: Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting offers services for mental health and wellness, providing a safe place for you to feel supported as you journey through life’s challenges, struggles and victories. Tierrapy also works with women to empower them as individuals, parents, and partners as they navigate parenthood, career, and relationships.
Welcome! You have already made the first step in your search of a more fulfilling life for yourself! Are you suffering from anxiety, a lack of self-confidence, or having trouble adjusting to college? Do you need a coach to help you through a tough situation? Tierrapy: Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting offers services for mental health and wellness, providing a safe place for you to feel supported as you journey through life’s challenges, struggles and victories. Tierrapy also works with women to empower them as individuals, parents, and partners as they navigate parenthood, career, and relationships.
Black and African American Therapists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with African American clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with African American individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of African American clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognizing that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.