Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Crawford County, AR
Do you feel as if your life has a “before” and “after?” Do you feel stuck, like you can’t shake what happened to you or your relationships? I would love the opportunity to help you make sense of your story and build your path forward. - ¿Sientes como si tu vida tuviera un “antes” y un “después”? ¿Te sientes atascado, como si no pudieras deshacerte de lo que te ha pasado a ti o a tus relaciones? Me encantaría tener la oportunidad de ayudarte a dar sentido a tu historia y construir tu camino hacia adelante.
Do you feel as if your life has a “before” and “after?” Do you feel stuck, like you can’t shake what happened to you or your relationships? I would love the opportunity to help you make sense of your story and build your path forward. - ¿Sientes como si tu vida tuviera un “antes” y un “después”? ¿Te sientes atascado, como si no pudieras deshacerte de lo que te ha pasado a ti o a tus relaciones? Me encantaría tener la oportunidad de ayudarte a dar sentido a tu historia y construir tu camino hacia adelante.
At Stable Steps, we believe that mental wellness is crucial for living a fulfilling life. We are committed to providing compassionate and personalized experiential therapy services to help individuals overcome their mental health challenges and improve their overall well-being. Our unique approach includes Counseling with Horses to promote healing and growth. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where every individual feels heard, valued, and supported.
At Stable Steps, we believe that mental wellness is crucial for living a fulfilling life. We are committed to providing compassionate and personalized experiential therapy services to help individuals overcome their mental health challenges and improve their overall well-being. Our unique approach includes Counseling with Horses to promote healing and growth. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where every individual feels heard, valued, and supported.
I work primarily with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and how these affect self-worth, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that won’t shift. We go at your pace. I offer a steady, supportive space with tools that create movement. My trauma-informed, evidence-based approach integrates ACT, CBT, IFS, and EMDR to build regulation skills while healing underlying wounds. I also support adults navigating behavioral addictions and related shame, secrecy, or betrayal; sessions are mainly individual, with partner sessions as helpful. Faith-based integration is available if desired!
I work primarily with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and how these affect self-worth, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that won’t shift. We go at your pace. I offer a steady, supportive space with tools that create movement. My trauma-informed, evidence-based approach integrates ACT, CBT, IFS, and EMDR to build regulation skills while healing underlying wounds. I also support adults navigating behavioral addictions and related shame, secrecy, or betrayal; sessions are mainly individual, with partner sessions as helpful. Faith-based integration is available if desired!
Dr. Lisa Albuja
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CCTP, CYTP, CFTP, TF-CBT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults.
Where do I go from here you might ask? You've endured a traumatic experience, maybe even more than once. You just had another blowout with your troublesome child or your family is in a spiraling crisis. You're in a volatile custody battle. Perhaps you don't recognize who you are anymore. You are paralyzed with fear or you don't know why you are so sad. Did that last explosive outburst of anger cross a penalizing line? I can help. I can work to help you function, to overcome a baffling obstacle or see a new vista.
I work with adolescents and adults.
Where do I go from here you might ask? You've endured a traumatic experience, maybe even more than once. You just had another blowout with your troublesome child or your family is in a spiraling crisis. You're in a volatile custody battle. Perhaps you don't recognize who you are anymore. You are paralyzed with fear or you don't know why you are so sad. Did that last explosive outburst of anger cross a penalizing line? I can help. I can work to help you function, to overcome a baffling obstacle or see a new vista.
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families.
As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I have received extensive education, training, and supervision in the field of play therapy, child development, and psychological disorders often diagnosed in childhood. I also specialize in clinical mental health and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families.
As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I have received extensive education, training, and supervision in the field of play therapy, child development, and psychological disorders often diagnosed in childhood. I also specialize in clinical mental health and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Do you feel like you are ready for a change, but still running in place? Stuck in a rut and ready to get loose? Do you crave connection and healthy relationships, but find that you aren't sure what needs to change to get there? If you are reading this then most likely you have hit a breaking point and are looking for assistance in mending what has broken. It would be my honor to help guide you and provide care and support as you work to become your healthiest and truest self.
Do you feel like you are ready for a change, but still running in place? Stuck in a rut and ready to get loose? Do you crave connection and healthy relationships, but find that you aren't sure what needs to change to get there? If you are reading this then most likely you have hit a breaking point and are looking for assistance in mending what has broken. It would be my honor to help guide you and provide care and support as you work to become your healthiest and truest self.
Life can feel overwhelming. Past experiences can shape our present view of life, thoughts, and behaviors as well as impact the future. Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are. Feelings like shame, guilt, embarrassment are just a few of the residual emotions left by traumatic experiences. Those can create an unhealthy view of ourselves and can lead to a decline in mental health. Overcoming negative life experiences can be similar to opening the curtains making the dark disappear and letting the light back in our lives.
Life can feel overwhelming. Past experiences can shape our present view of life, thoughts, and behaviors as well as impact the future. Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are. Feelings like shame, guilt, embarrassment are just a few of the residual emotions left by traumatic experiences. Those can create an unhealthy view of ourselves and can lead to a decline in mental health. Overcoming negative life experiences can be similar to opening the curtains making the dark disappear and letting the light back in our lives.
Hi there, I’m Kendra Metcalf and I am a Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) currently licensed in Arkansas and working with clients locally at my private practice and statewide via telehealth. I have worked with clients of all ages in many different settings including school-based, outpatient community mental health, private practice, and therapeutic communities. Therapy to me is about helping individuals overcome challenges in life whether it's anxiety, stress, depression, work-related issues, relationship struggles, parenting issues, career challenges, or some other stumbling block that is thrown their way in life.
Hi there, I’m Kendra Metcalf and I am a Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) currently licensed in Arkansas and working with clients locally at my private practice and statewide via telehealth. I have worked with clients of all ages in many different settings including school-based, outpatient community mental health, private practice, and therapeutic communities. Therapy to me is about helping individuals overcome challenges in life whether it's anxiety, stress, depression, work-related issues, relationship struggles, parenting issues, career challenges, or some other stumbling block that is thrown their way in life.
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
"Over the past few years, the demand for mental health services has increased. The field of mental health, in efforts to meet this demand, has caused the technique of counseling to become commercialized. When I created Harris & Harris my mission was to create a business practice that was ethically driven to get back to the basics of counseling. Customer volume should never be a measurement of success within a business, but providing consistent quality service should always be a measurement standard."
Award-winning counseling center in Fort Smith offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults.
At New Leaf Counseling, we help adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, and life transitions. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or the lingering impact of past experiences. Our therapists provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling, including EMDR and relationship-focused approaches, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Award-winning counseling center in Fort Smith offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults.
At New Leaf Counseling, we help adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, and life transitions. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or the lingering impact of past experiences. Our therapists provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling, including EMDR and relationship-focused approaches, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt, navigating intense emotions, or working through painful past experiences, I am here to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of worth.
I bring a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy, with a deep commitment to creating a safe, compassionate space where healing can take root. I work with individuals navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and emotional distress-helping them better understand their experiences, reconnect with their strengths,and build meaningful change at their own pace.
Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of self-doubt, navigating intense emotions, or working through painful past experiences, I am here to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of worth.
I bring a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy, with a deep commitment to creating a safe, compassionate space where healing can take root. I work with individuals navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and emotional distress-helping them better understand their experiences, reconnect with their strengths,and build meaningful change at their own pace.
I work with all age groups and specialize in adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety related issues.
Most people go through periods of life where they need extra support and guidance. My goal is to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages find their voice and navigate life’s challenges. I believe our emotions drive our actions and I am committed to guiding my clients in understanding where these emotions are coming from.
I work with all age groups and specialize in adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety related issues.
Most people go through periods of life where they need extra support and guidance. My goal is to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages find their voice and navigate life’s challenges. I believe our emotions drive our actions and I am committed to guiding my clients in understanding where these emotions are coming from.
I work with both adolescents and adults, and specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety/stress, communication and relationship issues, and self-esteem, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness approaches.
My approach to therapy depends on the specific needs of each individual, that I meet with. I more frequently utilize Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapy approaches.
I work with both adolescents and adults, and specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety/stress, communication and relationship issues, and self-esteem, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness approaches.
My approach to therapy depends on the specific needs of each individual, that I meet with. I more frequently utilize Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapy approaches.
Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety.
Offering increased self and psychological awareness of the reasons for dysfunction. Offering intense work for improving self awareness through personal identity development. Discovery in therapy of the relationship between identity (knowing self) and intimacy (ability to self disclose). Everything in psychology begins with an assessment and an observation!
Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety.
Offering increased self and psychological awareness of the reasons for dysfunction. Offering intense work for improving self awareness through personal identity development. Discovery in therapy of the relationship between identity (knowing self) and intimacy (ability to self disclose). Everything in psychology begins with an assessment and an observation!
Depression, anxiety, and a sense of being stuck in the 'same old thing' are common themes. Marital is my post masters training area of emphasis. I also offer courses for premarital and co-parenting. Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support. To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
Depression, anxiety, and a sense of being stuck in the 'same old thing' are common themes. Marital is my post masters training area of emphasis. I also offer courses for premarital and co-parenting. Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support. To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
I have worked with various ages and issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling style is warm, empathic, and genuine. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and humanistic. I believe that in many instances, our thought patterns directly affect our emotions and, subsequently, our behavior. I come from a viewpoint that you are the expert of you. No one knows you better than you! I look at myself as a guide and allow my clients to dictate the course and direction of counseling.
I have worked with various ages and issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling style is warm, empathic, and genuine. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and humanistic. I believe that in many instances, our thought patterns directly affect our emotions and, subsequently, our behavior. I come from a viewpoint that you are the expert of you. No one knows you better than you! I look at myself as a guide and allow my clients to dictate the course and direction of counseling.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate these emotions, understand their behaviors, and find connection.
We are all wired for connection and have a need to be heard and understood, but too often we struggle to find this space in our lives. If this struggle is true for you, please give me a call or reach out through email to make an appointment. I'm honored to take part in your journey towards reaching your goals.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate these emotions, understand their behaviors, and find connection.
We are all wired for connection and have a need to be heard and understood, but too often we struggle to find this space in our lives. If this struggle is true for you, please give me a call or reach out through email to make an appointment. I'm honored to take part in your journey towards reaching your goals.
Their issues could range from anxiety, to processing being an empty nester, dealing with death, caring for aging parents or children's children, navigating teen age years, etc.
I would assist clients by actively listen while reflecting the client's thoughts related their presenting situation. We would discover the client's conflict and develop goals to move them toward their ideal self.
Their issues could range from anxiety, to processing being an empty nester, dealing with death, caring for aging parents or children's children, navigating teen age years, etc.
I would assist clients by actively listen while reflecting the client's thoughts related their presenting situation. We would discover the client's conflict and develop goals to move them toward their ideal self.
Sometimes life is a puzzle and we feel lost looking for the pieces to create the bigger picture. My goal as a professional counselor is to help those I serve in putting their puzzle together. Throughout this journey, I utilize a person-centered approach offering unconditional positive regard and empathy to assist in completing this puzzle. I also provide solution-focused, guided imagery, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Sometimes life is a puzzle and we feel lost looking for the pieces to create the bigger picture. My goal as a professional counselor is to help those I serve in putting their puzzle together. Throughout this journey, I utilize a person-centered approach offering unconditional positive regard and empathy to assist in completing this puzzle. I also provide solution-focused, guided imagery, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Dr. Suzi Wallace, PhD Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PT, LPC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Here to help and pleased to hear from you. You may contact me for an appointment at 479/ 651-7413. If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will get with you in just a bit.
Here to help and pleased to hear from you. You may contact me for an appointment at 479/ 651-7413. If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will get with you in just a bit.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.