Family Therapy in Crawford County, AR
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II - Complex Trauma (CCTP-II). I hold a Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation. I have a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT), and I am a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP).
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Flash Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping, Havening Technique, and other Somatic-Based Interventions.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II - Complex Trauma (CCTP-II). I hold a Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation. I have a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT), and I am a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner (CSTFP).
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Flash Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping, Havening Technique, and other Somatic-Based Interventions.
My credentials as licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist allow me to treat you as a whole - you as an individual, your interaction with your environment and relationships you are in, and how your relationships and environments impact you.
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.
My credentials as licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist allow me to treat you as a whole - you as an individual, your interaction with your environment and relationships you are in, and how your relationships and environments impact you.
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.
Science has shown that mental health issues might not be only genetic, but also the result of current of past adverse experiences, causing unwanted symptoms to appear. As human beings we need connection with others and psychotherapy might be a powerful tool to help heal emotional wounds. ESPAÑOL: Ciencia ha demostrado que trastornos de salud mental no solo pueden ser genéticos pero también el resultado de experiencias adversas presentes o del pasado, causando sintomas no deseados. Como seres humanos necesitamos conexión emocional con otros . Psicoterapia puede una herramienta poderosa para ayudar a sanar de lesiones emocionales.
Science has shown that mental health issues might not be only genetic, but also the result of current of past adverse experiences, causing unwanted symptoms to appear. As human beings we need connection with others and psychotherapy might be a powerful tool to help heal emotional wounds. ESPAÑOL: Ciencia ha demostrado que trastornos de salud mental no solo pueden ser genéticos pero también el resultado de experiencias adversas presentes o del pasado, causando sintomas no deseados. Como seres humanos necesitamos conexión emocional con otros . Psicoterapia puede una herramienta poderosa para ayudar a sanar de lesiones emocionales.
I work with adult clients who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, relationship, and family issues.
Life can leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, disconnected, and full of emotions that we may not understand. You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame. You may remember a time when things didn't feel this way, and you're ready for some relief. You're ready to learn ways to diminish unwanted feelings and symptoms. You're ready to face your problems and work through them. Most of all, you're ready to improve your quality of life and live beyond your struggles and worries.
I work with adult clients who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, relationship, and family issues.
Life can leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, disconnected, and full of emotions that we may not understand. You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame. You may remember a time when things didn't feel this way, and you're ready for some relief. You're ready to learn ways to diminish unwanted feelings and symptoms. You're ready to face your problems and work through them. Most of all, you're ready to improve your quality of life and live beyond your struggles and worries.
I specialize in working with a multitude of models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
I specialize in working with a multitude of models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
Patricia (Patti) Lashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families.
I am trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which looks at how your thoughts/beliefs interact with your behaviors.
I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families.
I am trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which looks at how your thoughts/beliefs interact with your behaviors.
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.
I am open to helping any individual that needs help with a psychiatric diagnosis. I do not treat acute events that need detox but happy to help sustained sobriety. I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
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.
I am open to helping any individual that needs help with a psychiatric diagnosis. I do not treat acute events that need detox but happy to help sustained sobriety. I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you find yourself struggling with the constant thought of "what if" and the daily worries of the unknown? Gripped with anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting and adapting to abrupt sudden changes? Life can be difficult at times and can often leave us feeling sad, worried, angry and fearful of what once was and what is to come. You may feel fed up with being triggered on a daily basis, struggling with isolating from your loved ones, resenting the unexpected losses and changes that you didn't ask for or want in your life. Either way: you are ready for relief, healing and growth.
Do you find yourself struggling with the constant thought of "what if" and the daily worries of the unknown? Gripped with anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting and adapting to abrupt sudden changes? Life can be difficult at times and can often leave us feeling sad, worried, angry and fearful of what once was and what is to come. You may feel fed up with being triggered on a daily basis, struggling with isolating from your loved ones, resenting the unexpected losses and changes that you didn't ask for or want in your life. Either way: you are ready for relief, healing and growth.
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.
My ideal client is someone who has hit their rock bottom and knows change must occur. 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. Their need is peace. Their goal clarity and direction to find peace within and with others.
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.
My ideal client is someone who has hit their rock bottom and knows change must occur. 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. Their need is peace. Their goal clarity and direction to find peace within and with others.
I have over 8 years experience in helping teens, adults, and families that are struggling to hold things together in this turbulent world we all live in.
We are all looking for that safe place where we can go to heal and work on finding ways to improve our lives. People's struggles are real and we all just want that person who we know is in our corner when no one else is , but we also need that person who can help us figure out how to turn things around when it seems like there is no hope of changing things.
I have over 8 years experience in helping teens, adults, and families that are struggling to hold things together in this turbulent world we all live in.
We are all looking for that safe place where we can go to heal and work on finding ways to improve our lives. People's struggles are real and we all just want that person who we know is in our corner when no one else is , but we also need that person who can help us figure out how to turn things around when it seems like there is no hope of changing things.
There can be healing and growth after experiencing really hard parts of life.. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
There can be healing and growth after experiencing really hard parts of life.. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
I consider it a joy to work with couples, families, and individuals.
With training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and Trauma Focused Therapy for individuals, I am able to see the attachment and trauma wounds through the pain and help couples and individuals find healing. EFT is a non-blaming, research supported approach that is empirically supported and effective.
I consider it a joy to work with couples, families, and individuals.
With training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and Trauma Focused Therapy for individuals, I am able to see the attachment and trauma wounds through the pain and help couples and individuals find healing. EFT is a non-blaming, research supported approach that is empirically supported and effective.
Painful experiences can leave us feeling completely alone. Sometimes we just need someone to meet us where we are to find a way to move forward. Healthy relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lifetime of hurt getting in the way. I want to help you create healthy, fulfilling, nourishing connections with those you care about. Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
Painful experiences can leave us feeling completely alone. Sometimes we just need someone to meet us where we are to find a way to move forward. Healthy relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lifetime of hurt getting in the way. I want to help you create healthy, fulfilling, nourishing connections with those you care about. Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
"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."
Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends?
I specialize in helping others, just like you, learn how to love their true selves. I can teach you to quiet the inner critic AND how to ESCAPE the thoughts whispering, “other people’s judgement matters”. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, crippled by perfectionism, or just generally unsettled.
Do you hide the “real you” from family & friends?
I specialize in helping others, just like you, learn how to love their true selves. I can teach you to quiet the inner critic AND how to ESCAPE the thoughts whispering, “other people’s judgement matters”. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, crippled by perfectionism, or just generally unsettled.
Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support.
For individuals and couples, we will investigate patterns from the past and present that keep you stuck. Let me help you clarify what it is that you want, how to get there, and add some tools to reach your goals. For those struggling with trauma or panic attacks I practice an evidenced based therapy called EMDR.
Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support.
For individuals and couples, we will investigate patterns from the past and present that keep you stuck. Let me help you clarify what it is that you want, how to get there, and add some tools to reach your goals. For those struggling with trauma or panic attacks I practice an evidenced based therapy called EMDR.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I especially enjoy working with individuals, families, and relationships facing a variety of challenges.
Specialized trainings: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Certified TeleMental Health (TA)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I especially enjoy working with individuals, families, and relationships facing a variety of challenges.
Specialized trainings: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Certified TeleMental Health (TA)
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.
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Family Therapy Therapists
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.