Grief Therapists in Crawford County, AR
Bryant Prieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-TA, NCC, ACCTS, EMDR-CT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
EMDR-certified trauma therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm.
If you feel stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or caught in patterns shaped by past experiences—you’re not alone. Many high-functioning adults carry unresolved trauma that quietly impacts how they feel, relate, and move through life.
EMDR-certified trauma therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm.
If you feel stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or caught in patterns shaped by past experiences—you’re not alone. Many high-functioning adults carry unresolved trauma that quietly impacts how they feel, relate, and move through life.
I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and have watched clients become released from traumatic pasts using EMDR. I also employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) because it eliminates shame! EFT is present-focused, non-blaming & client-centered. EMDR allows for true healing from trauma. Dare to give it a try?!
I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and have watched clients become released from traumatic pasts using EMDR. I also employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) because it eliminates shame! EFT is present-focused, non-blaming & client-centered. EMDR allows for true healing from trauma. Dare to give it a try?!
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.
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.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Painful experiences or major life changes may have left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Part of you may wonder whether things can really change, while another part quietly hopes they can. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your mind and body. You want to trust yourself again and feel more at ease in this season of life—not to erase the past, but to loosen its grip.
The good news is that change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we can build the support and tools you need to move forward with hope.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Painful experiences or major life changes may have left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Part of you may wonder whether things can really change, while another part quietly hopes they can. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your mind and body. You want to trust yourself again and feel more at ease in this season of life—not to erase the past, but to loosen its grip.
The good news is that change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we can build the support and tools you need to move forward with hope.
I work in depth with couples facing relational struggles, partner betrayal trauma, chemical dependency, and individuals stuck in the struggle of grief and loss.
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 work in depth with couples facing relational struggles, partner betrayal trauma, chemical dependency, and individuals stuck in the struggle of grief and loss.
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.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, loss, a major life transition, or relationship concerns, we’ll help match you with a therapist on our team who fits your needs.
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 navigating anxiety, trauma, loss, a major life transition, or relationship concerns, we’ll help match you with a therapist on our team who fits your needs.
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.
Sometimes we need to talk through the struggle. The stress to succeed in our family, education, career, and relationships creates burdens that are too big to bear alone. If you are like most, you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. I believe therapy is a healthy way to appropriately identify and address the struggles that keep us from our best life. I work with teenagers and adults who are struggling with mood, anxiety, depression, relationships and spiritual issues. I am passionate about helping couples improve their marriages through improved communication, conflict resolution, and relationship skills.
Sometimes we need to talk through the struggle. The stress to succeed in our family, education, career, and relationships creates burdens that are too big to bear alone. If you are like most, you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. I believe therapy is a healthy way to appropriately identify and address the struggles that keep us from our best life. I work with teenagers and adults who are struggling with mood, anxiety, depression, relationships and spiritual issues. I am passionate about helping couples improve their marriages through improved communication, conflict resolution, and relationship skills.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
I also provide services for life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
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 also provide services for life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
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 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!
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
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.
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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Warren, Arkansas. I have been working as a counselor, for 12 years. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. 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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Warren, Arkansas. I have been working as a counselor, for 12 years. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. 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.
I am also training in perinatal mental health and work with birthing individuals through infertility, pregnancy, and infant loss.
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 am also training in perinatal mental health and work with birthing individuals through infertility, pregnancy, and infant loss.
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.
Most of the people I work with are used to pushing through.
They think a lot. They carry a lot. They’ve figured out how to function - even when something underneath feels off, overwhelming, or hard to name.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, neurodivergence, life-transitions, and caregiving roles. Many are high-functioning but internally stretched - dealing with rumination, self-criticism, sensory overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or cycles of overworking and collapse. Others are trying to reconnect with themselves after years of adapting to others.
Most of the people I work with are used to pushing through.
They think a lot. They carry a lot. They’ve figured out how to function - even when something underneath feels off, overwhelming, or hard to name.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, neurodivergence, life-transitions, and caregiving roles. Many are high-functioning but internally stretched - dealing with rumination, self-criticism, sensory overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or cycles of overworking and collapse. Others are trying to reconnect with themselves after years of adapting to others.
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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in play therapy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I am honored to work with children and to provide a safe place for them to resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development, specifically through play. My work with children involves meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally through play therapy, while also working with their families to improve daily functioning. Play therapy gives children the capability to improve regulation skills, tolerate frustrations, and improve relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in play therapy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I am honored to work with children and to provide a safe place for them to resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development, specifically through play. My work with children involves meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally through play therapy, while also working with their families to improve daily functioning. Play therapy gives children the capability to improve regulation skills, tolerate frustrations, and improve relationships.
Stacy Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-TA, EMDR-T, CSAM, CAIMHP, C-ADHD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am also a Specialist to treat: grief/trauma, Autism & Anxiety, Personality, ADHD, Sex
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
I am also a Specialist to treat: grief/trauma, Autism & Anxiety, Personality, ADHD, Sex
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Dr. Lisa Albuja
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CCTP, CYTP, CFTP, TF-CBT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in Adverse Childhood Experiences, PTSD, behavioral issues, relationship/estrangement issues, court mandated issues, depression, anxiety and complicated grief.
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 specialize in Adverse Childhood Experiences, PTSD, behavioral issues, relationship/estrangement issues, court mandated issues, depression, anxiety and complicated grief.
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.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.