Female Therapists in Craighead County, AR
Men, women, teens, and children all face hurdles throughout life and no one is meant to carry all that burden on their own.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
Men, women, teens, and children all face hurdles throughout life and no one is meant to carry all that burden on their own.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
Rita Puryear Dickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72404
I've seen individuals from all walks of life -men and women, married/engaged couples, nuclear and blended families, teens, single Moms and new mom's, who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, infidelity, grief/loss, relationship issues, physical & emotional trauma, co-dependence, among many other issues that affect healthy functioning.
Making the decision to go to counseling, or even wondering if you need counseling, can leave you feeling vulnerable and scared. Sometimes life’s challenges can be overwhelming or too much to navigate alone. Often, things happen that we have no control over, and sometimes we find ourselves in situations due to choices we've made. These instances can cause us to experience depression, anxiety, negative thinking patterns, grief, relationship issues, family difficulties. I can help you navigate these life stressors in a safe, sensitive and compassionate environment.
I've seen individuals from all walks of life -men and women, married/engaged couples, nuclear and blended families, teens, single Moms and new mom's, who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, infidelity, grief/loss, relationship issues, physical & emotional trauma, co-dependence, among many other issues that affect healthy functioning.
Making the decision to go to counseling, or even wondering if you need counseling, can leave you feeling vulnerable and scared. Sometimes life’s challenges can be overwhelming or too much to navigate alone. Often, things happen that we have no control over, and sometimes we find ourselves in situations due to choices we've made. These instances can cause us to experience depression, anxiety, negative thinking patterns, grief, relationship issues, family difficulties. I can help you navigate these life stressors in a safe, sensitive and compassionate environment.
I specialize in helping anxious college students and professional women with anxiety to manage stress, as well as work through and overcome things like anxiety, depression, anger, abandonment, self-esteem, career problems, friendship problems, and work-related stress.
My passion is working with women with high-achieving personalities. I have experience working with clients that range from executives looking to manage stress to college students battling anxiety in their academic and social lives.
I specialize in helping anxious college students and professional women with anxiety to manage stress, as well as work through and overcome things like anxiety, depression, anger, abandonment, self-esteem, career problems, friendship problems, and work-related stress.
My passion is working with women with high-achieving personalities. I have experience working with clients that range from executives looking to manage stress to college students battling anxiety in their academic and social lives.
I work with teens and adults, male and female dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and couple relational issues.
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 work with teens and adults, male and female dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and couple relational issues.
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 passion is focusing on improving the mental health in women.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or experiencing other challenges related to pregnancy or parenthood. You may be overwhelmed with adjusting to new life changes or struggling with mental health symptoms. We can work together, no matter your situation.
My passion is focusing on improving the mental health in women.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or experiencing other challenges related to pregnancy or parenthood. You may be overwhelmed with adjusting to new life changes or struggling with mental health symptoms. We can work together, no matter your situation.
I work with clients who are female, male, and nonbinary.
I'm Karen Fry, LCSW. I’ve been a therapist for a long time (18 years) and I love what I do. I graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from UALR in 2006. I see my profession as a calling. One of my greatest joys is working with someone who begins to see that they have the power to change their life and find healing. The theories and skills that we practice can lead to healing and change. I know because I’ve learned to practice the skills and theories in my own life. I live in Little Rock and enjoy spending time with my two adult kids. I enjoy walking/hiking and bicycling on the Arkansas River Trail.
I work with clients who are female, male, and nonbinary.
I'm Karen Fry, LCSW. I’ve been a therapist for a long time (18 years) and I love what I do. I graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from UALR in 2006. I see my profession as a calling. One of my greatest joys is working with someone who begins to see that they have the power to change their life and find healing. The theories and skills that we practice can lead to healing and change. I know because I’ve learned to practice the skills and theories in my own life. I live in Little Rock and enjoy spending time with my two adult kids. I enjoy walking/hiking and bicycling on the Arkansas River Trail.
Audrey Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Waitlist for new clients
Somewhere, deep down, you already have the ability to heal yourself and grow; let me help you find it and keep it. I am committed to helping you create a life where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My mission is to provide individuals with a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable exploring a preferred way of life. I use a relational approach to treatment and integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques as well as Brainspotting into my client's care. Let me help you discover your strengths and resources so that you can be empowered to live a more fulfilling life.
Somewhere, deep down, you already have the ability to heal yourself and grow; let me help you find it and keep it. I am committed to helping you create a life where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My mission is to provide individuals with a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable exploring a preferred way of life. I use a relational approach to treatment and integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques as well as Brainspotting into my client's care. Let me help you discover your strengths and resources so that you can be empowered to live a more fulfilling life.
I have many years of experience in the field of helping others. It has been my goal throughout each of these experiences to help those I work with to find peace. I realize that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and would be honored to be a part of your journey. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults, partnering with each individual to find growth, healing and their own level of happiness. Doing so in a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere which allows clients learn resilience and self-awareness to enhance their well-being.
I have many years of experience in the field of helping others. It has been my goal throughout each of these experiences to help those I work with to find peace. I realize that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and would be honored to be a part of your journey. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults, partnering with each individual to find growth, healing and their own level of happiness. Doing so in a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere which allows clients learn resilience and self-awareness to enhance their well-being.
Wearing a fake smile and pretending everything is okay has become too much. How did it get to this point where life is so heavy and pointless? It just gradually happened, a little at a time. That one day at at time thing can work backwards too. Life can just get a little more impossible one day at a time also. The idea of reaching out to someone for help also seems impossibly heavy and difficult. But really it's not, it's just a call and the journey begins. A sense of hope can actually begin to be part of your emotional landscape. Our therapy can be the turning point where life begins to be lighter.
Wearing a fake smile and pretending everything is okay has become too much. How did it get to this point where life is so heavy and pointless? It just gradually happened, a little at a time. That one day at at time thing can work backwards too. Life can just get a little more impossible one day at a time also. The idea of reaching out to someone for help also seems impossibly heavy and difficult. But really it's not, it's just a call and the journey begins. A sense of hope can actually begin to be part of your emotional landscape. Our therapy can be the turning point where life begins to be lighter.
LCSW in Northeast Arkansas, TFCBT trained, and background working with addictions and children with problematic sexual behaviors.
LCSW in Northeast Arkansas, TFCBT trained, and background working with addictions and children with problematic sexual behaviors.
Hello all! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in various settings pouring into the lives of children, families, and adults. I firmly believe in meeting people where they are. My theme is "you can always begin again". Some people feel like they can't but my job is to ensure that you can and to walk alongside you on your journey. I have a huge heart and passion for helping others live on purpose, grow, flourish, heal, thrive, and to become the best version of themselves.
Hello all! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in various settings pouring into the lives of children, families, and adults. I firmly believe in meeting people where they are. My theme is "you can always begin again". Some people feel like they can't but my job is to ensure that you can and to walk alongside you on your journey. I have a huge heart and passion for helping others live on purpose, grow, flourish, heal, thrive, and to become the best version of themselves.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Is your child anxious, easily angered, or struggles to focus at school? Maybe your child has difficulties with friends, everyday emotions and seems to not express emotions in a healthy way? Please rest easy. You're in the right place. So many children have similar difficulties and it's extremely frustrating as a caregiver when you just don't know how to help. Because children's brains are developmentally wired differently, they don't often express emotions easily with words. Since traditional talk therapy isn't generally effective with little ones, I use play therapy to help my young clients.
Is your child anxious, easily angered, or struggles to focus at school? Maybe your child has difficulties with friends, everyday emotions and seems to not express emotions in a healthy way? Please rest easy. You're in the right place. So many children have similar difficulties and it's extremely frustrating as a caregiver when you just don't know how to help. Because children's brains are developmentally wired differently, they don't often express emotions easily with words. Since traditional talk therapy isn't generally effective with little ones, I use play therapy to help my young clients.
Ashley Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EDS , MHP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
I am a multi-degreed Chicago native, who graduated from ASU with an Education Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a passion for community and helping others obtain total wellness. I enjoy working with varied populations, i.e., families, couples, adolescents, children, young adults, multicultural populations, and passionately strives, through therapeutic support, to effectively address personal life challenges. I feel proficient in working with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, SMIs, and LGBTQIA+ social, individual/community relationship issues.
I am a multi-degreed Chicago native, who graduated from ASU with an Education Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a passion for community and helping others obtain total wellness. I enjoy working with varied populations, i.e., families, couples, adolescents, children, young adults, multicultural populations, and passionately strives, through therapeutic support, to effectively address personal life challenges. I feel proficient in working with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, SMIs, and LGBTQIA+ social, individual/community relationship issues.
My passion is helping children and families work through problems and issues that disrupt positive relationships. I specialize in working with children who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral problems in several environments, family dynamics, anger, relationship concerns, school/work stressors, trauma issues, and unhealthy communication patterns. I particularly enjoy helping foster/adoptive families find peace and cohesion in their new family situation. I also love helping children with severe emotional and behavioral issues. I provide a caring, non-judgmental approach. You can change your life. I can help.
My passion is helping children and families work through problems and issues that disrupt positive relationships. I specialize in working with children who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral problems in several environments, family dynamics, anger, relationship concerns, school/work stressors, trauma issues, and unhealthy communication patterns. I particularly enjoy helping foster/adoptive families find peace and cohesion in their new family situation. I also love helping children with severe emotional and behavioral issues. I provide a caring, non-judgmental approach. You can change your life. I can help.
Do you feel lost and broken? Does life seem hopeless right now? It’s not. Your trauma and pain can actually be an essential part of transforming your life. There is no substitute for painful life experience in moving you toward learning to experience life in the moment, with a greater sense of purpose and contentment. My name is Angelica Gray and I am a clinical social worker/therapist. I have been in the field for 14+ years working as a family service worker, school-based case manger, outpatient mental health paraprofessional and as a therapist in private practice. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflicts.
Do you feel lost and broken? Does life seem hopeless right now? It’s not. Your trauma and pain can actually be an essential part of transforming your life. There is no substitute for painful life experience in moving you toward learning to experience life in the moment, with a greater sense of purpose and contentment. My name is Angelica Gray and I am a clinical social worker/therapist. I have been in the field for 14+ years working as a family service worker, school-based case manger, outpatient mental health paraprofessional and as a therapist in private practice. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflicts.
“I’ve never felt so comfortable before”, are the words my clients tell me when they sit in my office. That is my favorite compliment to get as a therapist, because comfort and trust are the most important things to feel when looking for someone you can open up to and trust with your inner most thoughts and feelings. My goal is to provide you with an environment that you feel completely comfortable talking about anything and expressing yourself how you see fit with no judgement, shame, guilt, or fear. I want my clients to be able to vent about their past traumas, unresolved life experiences, and interpersonal relationships, etc.
“I’ve never felt so comfortable before”, are the words my clients tell me when they sit in my office. That is my favorite compliment to get as a therapist, because comfort and trust are the most important things to feel when looking for someone you can open up to and trust with your inner most thoughts and feelings. My goal is to provide you with an environment that you feel completely comfortable talking about anything and expressing yourself how you see fit with no judgement, shame, guilt, or fear. I want my clients to be able to vent about their past traumas, unresolved life experiences, and interpersonal relationships, etc.
My work as a psychologist is devoted to helping adults and adolescents manifest the fulfilling lives they want for themselves. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, grief, relationship problems, trauma, spiritual/creative blocks, or the inability to feel happiness or serenity.
It is difficult to change habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving so my work encourages more effective coping, relationship/stress management skills, and self nurturing.
I offer a supportive environment for exploring how past experiences are being re-enacted in the present. By making these connections conscious, the past can be released.
My work as a psychologist is devoted to helping adults and adolescents manifest the fulfilling lives they want for themselves. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, grief, relationship problems, trauma, spiritual/creative blocks, or the inability to feel happiness or serenity.
It is difficult to change habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving so my work encourages more effective coping, relationship/stress management skills, and self nurturing.
I offer a supportive environment for exploring how past experiences are being re-enacted in the present. By making these connections conscious, the past can be released.
I love providing a space for people to process all things. Whether that be stress and adjustment due to a new job, family stressors, or traumatic experiences - you deserve a space that is your own to work through your thoughts and experiences. I love to celebrate the good days and work through the hard ones with you - empowering you along the way to find the strength and skills needed to handle what life gives you next.
I love providing a space for people to process all things. Whether that be stress and adjustment due to a new job, family stressors, or traumatic experiences - you deserve a space that is your own to work through your thoughts and experiences. I love to celebrate the good days and work through the hard ones with you - empowering you along the way to find the strength and skills needed to handle what life gives you next.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly worried, or anxious? Are you struggling with anger or frustration, but can’t pinpoint the cause? Do past traumas or emotional wounds continue to impact your relationships, your career, or your personal growth? What if I told you that there are solutions, and a path forward is within reach? Would you be willing to take that first step toward healing? Life presents challenges that can deeply hurt us emotionally, but these struggles don’t have to define us or keep us stuck in a cycle of pain. I’m Tyler Jackson, a dedicated therapist, Army Veteran, & trauma specialist with 10 years of experience!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly worried, or anxious? Are you struggling with anger or frustration, but can’t pinpoint the cause? Do past traumas or emotional wounds continue to impact your relationships, your career, or your personal growth? What if I told you that there are solutions, and a path forward is within reach? Would you be willing to take that first step toward healing? Life presents challenges that can deeply hurt us emotionally, but these struggles don’t have to define us or keep us stuck in a cycle of pain. I’m Tyler Jackson, a dedicated therapist, Army Veteran, & trauma specialist with 10 years of experience!
Life throws challenges at us every day, from minor disruptions and discomforts to life-altering change. I believe that seeking support and guidance to address these challenges is one of the most courageous steps one can take. My goal is to help you establish or reestablish your life as a thriving and healthy person. If you have been in therapy in the past or have never been I will provide a safe and comfortable place for you to talk about the things that are keeping you from reaching your full potential. I work with children, adults, and families with a variety of problems.
Providing telehealth in Arkansas and Missouri.
Life throws challenges at us every day, from minor disruptions and discomforts to life-altering change. I believe that seeking support and guidance to address these challenges is one of the most courageous steps one can take. My goal is to help you establish or reestablish your life as a thriving and healthy person. If you have been in therapy in the past or have never been I will provide a safe and comfortable place for you to talk about the things that are keeping you from reaching your full potential. I work with children, adults, and families with a variety of problems.
Providing telehealth in Arkansas and Missouri.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.