Therapists in Bryant, AR

The walk of life itself can be daunting no matter who you are or where you come from. I would love to help you process complicated emotions and real-world situations that cause undue stress. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, judgement-free zone for you to overcome the hardships you are facing and make more room for the happiness you deserve.

I’ve had the privilege of providing services to a diverse range of people. My goal is to leverage my decades of experience (military, music, community liaison, working with veterans, working with trauma survivors, teaching) and education in social work to gain ground as a public presenter, educator, and interventionist to our communities.

Got kiddos who are struggling? Parenting make you want to scream? Dreading the next call from your child's the school? If you do, I'd love to spend some time with you and them!! With over a decade working with kids in both outpatient and school-based settings, I've worked with everything from ADHD to trauma to childhood grief. All my experience has led to an incredibly patient heart and a toolbox full of tricks to restore everyone's sanity. I also have substantial experiencing working with siblings, step-families, adoption / foster situations and kids struggling with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).

As a therapist who’s worked in the field for over 20 years, I look forward to helping others be the best version of themselves. I understand a variety of mental health issues due to working with various positions within the mental health field. I feel all my roles have given me the path to meet people where they are, assess the need and use the skills I have learned along the way. I believe in the process, understand setbacks, flaws and not being ok. I utilize strengths based and person-centered treatment to help others find their path.

I'm a simple guy and straight-shooter, which means I'm a great fit for hard-working folks who want honest, solution-focused discussions about change. Guilt and shame have no place in my counseling room, only the realization that we're all human, all have our flaws, and all are struggling to figure out how to live with less chaos. I love working with men who aren't thrilled about the idea of going to individual or couples therapy, as well as law enforcement and first responders.

We all have struggles in life. But we don’t have to be defined by our struggles. Whether you’re struggling with mental health issues like anxiety or depression, issues of grief and loss, relationship issues, workplace tension, unresolved childhood trauma, or just need some help working through current life stressors, I’d be honored to help you find a way forward with strength, grace, dignity, and integrity. I believe it’s important to meet you where you are, listening intently to how you’re processing the hard stuff of life, and providing you with wise counsel, practical coping skills, and a safe place to practice being different.

Life can be challenging, difficult, unsure, and unsettling at times. Things happen to us and our kids that can be out of our control. Whether it's transitions in life, anxiety, depression, parental conflicts, child conflicts, traumatic experiences, abuse, behavioral adjustments, or grief/loss. You and your family can overcome the hardships of life and things that just don't make sense; by working together through difficult emotions and living life as you were meant to live.

Often, we cling to the notion that we are "human becomings" and that our best moments will arrive down the road...but it just isn't so. Those future moments will be no more special than this one right now (and less so if they contain the inevitable disappointment flowing from a life of conditioned expectations). The way you live this moment is the way you live your life. If you are waiting for it to get better then "waiting" is who you are. Loss, shock, grief and despair are fully part of the human experience. In fact, they are proof of life and evidence of love. Our challenge is to keep going and to find moments of joy again.

Crying is okay. Emotions are okay. It is okay to feel. If you do not like where you are mentally, spiritually, or emotionally then you do not have to stay in that place of misery or despair. When a bone is broken or a ligament is torn, we seek medical support for physical healing. When feeling overwhelmed in a heartless world, lonely in a room full of people, struggling to sleep due to dreams of unforgettable events, or avoiding smells, sounds, or places because it forces you to relive dreaded moments. In those moments who do you find for support? With support, you will find inner peace, strength, and a better version of yourself.

I often come into contact with people that have never felt comfortable expressing their emotions or in asking for help. If you are struggling with a specific problem or if you just need a safe space to open up, then you've come to the right place. I have worked in many different settings (intensive residential, day treatment, crisis intervention, court systems, and outpatient) and with varying ages of clients, from young children to post retirement adults.

Are you ready to work toward improving your social or relational functioning, explore your thoughts and feelings and improve awareness of the strengths you already possess? If you are, I would love to work with you to start building on those areas. Therapy is not a one size fits all; together we will find the path by focusing treatment to your needs and by using the modalities that you fit best.

“Recovery Is Possible” As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, my goal is to work in a partnership with individuals to assist them in recognizing their own strengths, self-worth, and resilience to promote growth and positive changes. I work to empower individuals to confidently utilize their abilities to improve the quality of life and experience healing from stressors or crises. I have 25+ years of therapy experience (including: individual, family/couples, and group therapy) addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges for children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and geriatric populations.

I am Nicki S. Kinley, and I am passionate about shining the light of hope and healing to my community! God has called me to be a catalyst of support to children, adults, families, and couples as they work to bring about healing and restoration in their lives. I have been in clinical practice for more than 17 years, where I have specialized in behavior modification, cognitive reframing, and building skills in my clients to help them reach their full potential.

People often ask me the trick to being happy in this life... Time and time again, the old adage about "knowing the difference between the things you can and cannot change" remains as true as any I've found. Most of the people that walk into my office haven't yet identified which situation they're facing. Their anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and other struggles are fueled by their struggle come up with either a plan of action or a plan of acceptance. That's where, through a process of listening and exploring, I can help you clarify your options for finding peace.

Having a broad range of experience as a counselor means I’m competent in treating a wide variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personality disorders, and traumatic stress. I’m passionate about developing relationships with my clients and working with them to find practical skills and new ways of thinking that fit their lifestyle and are useful in helping them get where they want to be in life!

Life can be a wonderful journey filled with great times, fun, joy, and happiness. Life's journey can also have twists, turns, and uphill battles. These troublesome times can appear in our lives as relationship conflicts, depression, anger, stress, anxiety, and more. While we all experience at least some of these issues at some point in our lives, we are usually able to work through them independently and then return to enjoying life. However, sometimes these issues keep us stuck in one place and prevent our lives from being enjoyable. Seeking help from the right therapist can make a world of a difference.

I am so glad you have made it to this step in deciding to start your own personal counseling journey! Way to go! I am passionate about teaching adults and children that being in our emotions, feeling our emotions and understanding our emotions is okay and important for us to do. I also strive to help people understand that therapy is not only for the “sick” but also for the healthy.

All of us, at one time or another, need a little guidance in navigating life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and everyday life issues. Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. -Unknown

Creating change is about embracing your future, not beating yourself (or others) up over the past. As a therapist, I focus on helping you figure out what "better" looks like and identifying the quickest route to get us there. Once we have that identified, I'll act as counselor, coach and traveling companion as you journey down that road. I'll be a fresh set of eyes that helps you figure out when you're being too hard on yourself and when you need to take a hard look in the mirror.