Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Crawford County, AR
I have a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C- DBT), and I am a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP).
My areas of expertise involve anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma and stress-related disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenic and dissociative disorders. I also provide services for life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
I have a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C- DBT), and I am a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP).
My areas of expertise involve anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma and stress-related disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenic and dissociative disorders. I also provide services for life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
Using DBT, we learn to work with these feelings, making them less intimidating and building strength and resilience along the way.
Life is hard. Feelings are hard. But I want to make it easy by offering space to work through all the things: emotions, relationship struggles, conflict, etc. I want clients to feel like they have a battle buddy, someone who will go through the hard stuff to get to the other side and feel empowered to tackle the next challenge.
Taking your personal needs and goals for therapy, I look to collaborate with you on how we can reach those goals. Ultimately, you know yourself best, so let's work together to get you there.
Using DBT, we learn to work with these feelings, making them less intimidating and building strength and resilience along the way.
Life is hard. Feelings are hard. But I want to make it easy by offering space to work through all the things: emotions, relationship struggles, conflict, etc. I want clients to feel like they have a battle buddy, someone who will go through the hard stuff to get to the other side and feel empowered to tackle the next challenge.
Taking your personal needs and goals for therapy, I look to collaborate with you on how we can reach those goals. Ultimately, you know yourself best, so let's work together to get you there.
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.
Life can be hard. Therapy shouldn't be. One of the most courageous decisions a person can make is to focus on themselves in order to grow. My goal as a therapist is to help you expand your personal wisdom, improve relationships, and create a balanced happy life. I am passionate about working with you to explore your personal strengths and build new ones to help navigate life. I offer a compassionate and laid back approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are and help to provide skills to continue on this journey together.
Life can be hard. Therapy shouldn't be. One of the most courageous decisions a person can make is to focus on themselves in order to grow. My goal as a therapist is to help you expand your personal wisdom, improve relationships, and create a balanced happy life. I am passionate about working with you to explore your personal strengths and build new ones to help navigate life. I offer a compassionate and laid back approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are and help to provide skills to continue on this journey together.
Hello, my name is Claire Reed. I am a board certified licensed professional counselor, licensed in the states of Arkansas, Missouri and Oregon. My passion is helping adult clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and any other challenges that life may bring. My focus is empowering individuals to come full circle with their mind, body and social and spiritual selves. Whether you are working through coping with a major mental illness, past or current trauma or just needing assistance with situational stressors, you have come to the right place.
Hello, my name is Claire Reed. I am a board certified licensed professional counselor, licensed in the states of Arkansas, Missouri and Oregon. My passion is helping adult clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and any other challenges that life may bring. My focus is empowering individuals to come full circle with their mind, body and social and spiritual selves. Whether you are working through coping with a major mental illness, past or current trauma or just needing assistance with situational stressors, you have come to the right place.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone new, talking about things you’ve held inside, and not knowing what to expect can bring up a lot of anxiety. You’re not alone in that — and I understand it not just professionally, but personally as well. My approach is person-centered, practical, and compassionate. I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and human — not clinical or judgmental. At the same time, I don’t believe in therapy that stays on the surface. I will meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you when it’s helpful, because growth often happens just outside of our comfort zone.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone new, talking about things you’ve held inside, and not knowing what to expect can bring up a lot of anxiety. You’re not alone in that — and I understand it not just professionally, but personally as well. My approach is person-centered, practical, and compassionate. I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and human — not clinical or judgmental. At the same time, I don’t believe in therapy that stays on the surface. I will meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you when it’s helpful, because growth often happens just outside of our comfort zone.
I have dedicated many years to advancing my passion for the mental health profession. I am excited to launch my own independent practice in Northwest Arkansas. I believe I can make a significant impact on individuals and their families facing challenges with trauma, serious mental illness, depression and anxiety. In addition I have experience working with those struggling with addiction and our criminal justice system.
I have dedicated many years to advancing my passion for the mental health profession. I am excited to launch my own independent practice in Northwest Arkansas. I believe I can make a significant impact on individuals and their families facing challenges with trauma, serious mental illness, depression and anxiety. In addition I have experience working with those struggling with addiction and our criminal justice system.
Carlen West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
Waitlist for new clients
I use an eclectic approach with TF-CBT, ACT, MI, DBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness to partner with you in discovering who you are outside the box you were placed in.
Are you battling shame and invalidation? Have you been masking yourself for the benefit of loved ones? Does your career or family role make you feel stuck or hopeless? (It's ok to say it, we can lose ourselves in roles.) Maybe you're experiencing fatigue, appetite and sleep issues, trouble concentrating or remembering things. My ideal clients are those who are curious about themselves, see an area in their life where they'd like to make changes, and would like a compassionate guide and educator.
I use an eclectic approach with TF-CBT, ACT, MI, DBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness to partner with you in discovering who you are outside the box you were placed in.
Are you battling shame and invalidation? Have you been masking yourself for the benefit of loved ones? Does your career or family role make you feel stuck or hopeless? (It's ok to say it, we can lose ourselves in roles.) Maybe you're experiencing fatigue, appetite and sleep issues, trouble concentrating or remembering things. My ideal clients are those who are curious about themselves, see an area in their life where they'd like to make changes, and would like a compassionate guide and educator.
Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in TF-CBT and use CBT, DBT, person centered and behavioral therapy techniques to help clients move toward wellness in a nonjudgmental environment. My approach is compassionate with client centered and individualized therapeutic techniques and goal setting. I'm especially passionate in addressing trauma, eating disorder, ptsd, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and self worth concerns
Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in TF-CBT and use CBT, DBT, person centered and behavioral therapy techniques to help clients move toward wellness in a nonjudgmental environment. My approach is compassionate with client centered and individualized therapeutic techniques and goal setting. I'm especially passionate in addressing trauma, eating disorder, ptsd, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and self worth concerns
Her work integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Internal Family Systems with somatic and energy-based practices to promote deep, sustainable healing.
My therapeutic skills set include CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS & EMDR. I also have certification in alternative healing. Currently seeing clients during the weekend and after 5pm during the week.
Her work integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Internal Family Systems with somatic and energy-based practices to promote deep, sustainable healing.
My therapeutic skills set include CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS & EMDR. I also have certification in alternative healing. Currently seeing clients during the weekend and after 5pm during the week.
I enjoy working with people to explore and or discover themselves in a way that is genuine and healing. Like most that get involved in the helping professions I have a desire to help people learn what I consider to be a most worthy endeavor and that is we can adapt, change and evolve into better versions of ourselves through awareness and practices that are supportive. I work with a variety of people at all stages of life including self-exploration, trauma work, and ways to improve communicating our strengths to one another. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
I enjoy working with people to explore and or discover themselves in a way that is genuine and healing. Like most that get involved in the helping professions I have a desire to help people learn what I consider to be a most worthy endeavor and that is we can adapt, change and evolve into better versions of ourselves through awareness and practices that are supportive. I work with a variety of people at all stages of life including self-exploration, trauma work, and ways to improve communicating our strengths to one another. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a therapist with 18 years experience. My ideal client is an adult or teen facing anxiety, depression, self-conflict, relationship issues, or general discomfort. You could also might have or suspect having ADHD, bipolar disorder, aging challenges, or family conflict. You may need support coping, managing, and resolving these problems. You may struggle to set boundaries. I can help you if you want to feel understood, cheered on, and empowered to explore new thoughts and solutions, aiming to feel more empowered in, and more content in your life.
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a therapist with 18 years experience. My ideal client is an adult or teen facing anxiety, depression, self-conflict, relationship issues, or general discomfort. You could also might have or suspect having ADHD, bipolar disorder, aging challenges, or family conflict. You may need support coping, managing, and resolving these problems. You may struggle to set boundaries. I can help you if you want to feel understood, cheered on, and empowered to explore new thoughts and solutions, aiming to feel more empowered in, and more content in your life.
I help adolescents, couples, and adults to work through adjustments, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma and create a life they love. When you are on a rollercoaster of spiraling thoughts and painful emotions, you feel broken, unseen, or voiceless. You may be experiencing confusion, guilt, pain, or shame, but you don’t have to stay there. I have great compassion for the difficulties you are experiencing, and I look forward to working with you to find your inner strength and assist you in living a happy, fulfilling life.
I help adolescents, couples, and adults to work through adjustments, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma and create a life they love. When you are on a rollercoaster of spiraling thoughts and painful emotions, you feel broken, unseen, or voiceless. You may be experiencing confusion, guilt, pain, or shame, but you don’t have to stay there. I have great compassion for the difficulties you are experiencing, and I look forward to working with you to find your inner strength and assist you in living a happy, fulfilling life.
I am happily accepting new telehealth clients in AR and MO!
No one gets through life without some degree of trauma. I am trained and experienced in working with complex trauma, PTSD, and the pain from bullying and rejection. I want to partner with you to understand what happened to you and how that has impacted your development and relationships.
I am happily accepting new telehealth clients in AR and MO!
No one gets through life without some degree of trauma. I am trained and experienced in working with complex trauma, PTSD, and the pain from bullying and rejection. I want to partner with you to understand what happened to you and how that has impacted your development and relationships.
Thank You for your interest in my practice and taking the first step to healing and wellness. I specialize in assisting others with healing from the effects of Trauma and Eating Disorders while honoring the mind/body connection that is essential for recovery. I believe that each individual, family, and community can heal from trauma, and other associated issues, to reach our full potential and live a valued, meaningful life. Visit my website at: risinglotustherapyar.com for more information.
Thank You for your interest in my practice and taking the first step to healing and wellness. I specialize in assisting others with healing from the effects of Trauma and Eating Disorders while honoring the mind/body connection that is essential for recovery. I believe that each individual, family, and community can heal from trauma, and other associated issues, to reach our full potential and live a valued, meaningful life. Visit my website at: risinglotustherapyar.com for more information.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. If you're a parent/guardian, teen, or young adult feeling stuck about making it through tomorrow, know these are unprecedented times. With over 10+ years of experience across inpatient, medical, school, home, and community settings, I am dedicated to providing the NWA community with diagnostic, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment, positive parenting support and resources. I specialize in navigating emotional reactivity due to challenges w anxiety/mood, self-esteem/id, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the impacts of systemic and generational stressors particularly within marginalized communities.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. If you're a parent/guardian, teen, or young adult feeling stuck about making it through tomorrow, know these are unprecedented times. With over 10+ years of experience across inpatient, medical, school, home, and community settings, I am dedicated to providing the NWA community with diagnostic, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment, positive parenting support and resources. I specialize in navigating emotional reactivity due to challenges w anxiety/mood, self-esteem/id, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the impacts of systemic and generational stressors particularly within marginalized communities.
I use evidence-based practices like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Exposure and Response Prevention to tailor a plan based on each client's needs.
Are you drained from being everything for everybody and neglecting your own needs? Maybe life has been moving so fast that you lost yourself in the shuffle. Taking the step to seek therapy is a courageous and meaningful decision.
As a first-generation Latina, I understand what it’s like to navigate multiple worlds—balancing family expectations, cultural values, and your own evolving identity. I specialize in working with women & couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, parenting, conflict loops, and the emotional impact of immigration and generational trauma.
I use evidence-based practices like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Exposure and Response Prevention to tailor a plan based on each client's needs.
Are you drained from being everything for everybody and neglecting your own needs? Maybe life has been moving so fast that you lost yourself in the shuffle. Taking the step to seek therapy is a courageous and meaningful decision.
As a first-generation Latina, I understand what it’s like to navigate multiple worlds—balancing family expectations, cultural values, and your own evolving identity. I specialize in working with women & couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, parenting, conflict loops, and the emotional impact of immigration and generational trauma.
I am certified in DBT.
I strongly believe in self-empowerment. I enjoy helping clients find the tools to change their own lives. I work a lot with patients that have experienced trauma, whether the trauma happened recently or decades ago. I have been trained in numerous specialties. I would enjoy the opportunity to assist you. I would like to get to know you and see if we are the right fit. I consider myself to be a Christian therapist, but I also work with those that are struggling with faith issues, are agnostic, atheist, or have experienced some type of religious trauma. I am also LGTBQ+ affirming.
I am certified in DBT.
I strongly believe in self-empowerment. I enjoy helping clients find the tools to change their own lives. I work a lot with patients that have experienced trauma, whether the trauma happened recently or decades ago. I have been trained in numerous specialties. I would enjoy the opportunity to assist you. I would like to get to know you and see if we are the right fit. I consider myself to be a Christian therapist, but I also work with those that are struggling with faith issues, are agnostic, atheist, or have experienced some type of religious trauma. I am also LGTBQ+ affirming.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.