Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Elkins, AR

I work with clients who have experienced PTSD, severe and medication-resistant depression, anxiety, infertility, and substance misuse. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and do my best to practice honoring each individual's inherent dignity, diversity, and worth.

Lauren is passionate about mental health and counseling. She believes that the counseling process should be enjoyable, and that a client-centered approach and individualization is key to therapeutic growth. Lauren has helped adults, children & families learn to cope and grow through various life changes and difficulties. Lauren places importance on creating a judgement-free atmosphere, and holding space in which you can safely and openly share and explore thoughts and feelings.

It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I’d like to help by forming a partnership with you to address your mental health concerns and difficult life circumstances. If depression, anxiety and/or a history of trauma are causing you to feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled - I’d like to help you feel satisfied, self-confident, and at peace. I have been a Therapist for 15 years and I love what I do!

Welcome to my webpage! I’m a family systems oriented therapist and my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

It’s been said that if we can survive the war that we battle with ourselves, we can survive anything. I genuinely believe that everyone can benefit from therapeutic intervention as a resource for adjusting to life’s unexpected changes and personal growth. I have a passion for bringing healing to individuals who have experienced trauma or are currently facing daily struggles that seem impossible to overcome. I strive to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I genuinely aspire to work intensely with clients to find what works best for them.

Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for working with individuals (children and adults), families, and couples. My job is to assist you in helping you look at things differently. Focusing on a shift in perspective allows for needed changes in feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to fall into place. I have been a practicing therapist for 10 years. My aim is to assist individuals, families, and/or couples in creating a better quality of life. So, if a better quality of life is what you are seeking, I want to walk with you on that journey.

Struggling with anxiety and/or depression caused by trauma? Maegan is here to help! She has worked as an advocate for sexual assault survivors on the local college campus. She provided both one on one and group support to help individuals working through trauma. She was also certified as a wellness coach and helped clients set and reach goals related to overall mental and physical well-being. Since graduating, Maegan has worked with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing varying needs. These needs include child-parent relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Know that YOU are valuable! If you are struggling with believing that, I can help. Let's work through past trauma, negative self-talk, self-acceptance, and everything in between. Let's improve your relationships by becoming a more whole you, finding your worth, and setting boundaries. You are the one person you have for your entire life; therefore, stop treating yourself like your worst enemy and be your best friend.

I believe that every person is worthy of being the leader of their own fulfilled life. Sometimes we are overwhelmed by emotions, trauma, grief, pain or the memories of the past that interfere with finding our footing in this unsure world. With over 14 years of experience in working with individuals, children and families, I look forward to combining my techniques and approaches with your life expertise to rediscover your best self.

Hi there! I’m so glad you’re searching for the support you need and deserve. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, and that you have a beautiful story to tell. I love working with clients who are willing to do the hard work of digging into the emotions and beliefs that keep us stuck in cycles of stress. My biggest passion is helping clients dismantle shame. I am a firm believer that we have all been directly affected by shameful messages about food, our bodies, and our sexuality, and I want for everyone to be able to experience freedom in these areas.

Are you struggling? Do you pray and hope for healing, but feel like it will always be this way? I know that struggle; it is what led me to create Alpas Counseling PLLC. It is my passion as a counselor and follower of Jesus to provide a place where the truth and hope of God’s word combine with evidence-based practices in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Scripture points to the importance of challenging our negative thoughts and beliefs allowing for truth to take its place. CBT helps break that process down into tangible and practical steps.

I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.

Therapy clients need emotional safety above all else. Meaningful therapy happens when the client knows they are respected and received without judgement, listened to with deep compassion, and offered responses that speak directly to their most difficult and painful struggles. I work from the premise that the client is the expert on their experience, and it is my job to help clients find and utilize the strengths they already possess. I use my empathic nature, my curiosity, openness, and playfulness to provide a safe space for this powerful and beautiful work my clients are brave enough to embark on.

Welcome! Let’s be real - life can feel really tricky sometimes. If you feel that things aren’t quite right and are considering therapy, you’re in the right place! Often the hardest part is acknowledging that change is possible, and that a bit of help might be necessary to get where you want to be. I consider my role as a counselor to be one of the most sacred parts of my life. There is an inherent beauty found in walking alongside people in search for safety, purpose, healing, and hope.

Welcome! During my career I have primarily worked with adolescents and adults who come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. I specialize in helping those struggle with issues related to OCD, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, life adjustments, specific LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship challenges. I believe we are meaning-making creatures who want to live out our values to the best of our abilities, and this can feel impossible without adequate support and tools. My intention is to guide you in living a more meaningful life by building trust, showing compassion, and empowering you on your path towards wellness.

Hey there! So often the emotions that come with life's challenges are too much to navigate on our own. I'm here to be a companion and guide. I have seen a spectrum of clients from different backgrounds and stages of life. Some common issues I work with are anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma recovery (specifically abuse) relationship issues, and body image challenges. I have worked with individuals ranging in age, parents and teens, and couples. I have openings for weekly clients and intensives. Intensives are custom made to fit your needs. We can set up a half-day, full-day, or multiple days, depending on your goals.

Trauma impacts us all. Some of us carry trauma from our childhood days, others serve our communities and country in vocations that inevitably hold high trauma impact, and yet others simply live day in and day out in todays culture of high expectations towards performance and low expectations on self. Any of these things can be traumatic enough. The good news is that there is a science behind trauma, and an even more specific science behind first responder/military trauma impact. All of the symptoms that often times show themselves from trauma are treatable.

Being a human is hard sometimes! We all experience pain, stress, and trauma. Through safety, connection, and new experiences, our hearts can mend and we can create beautiful new things. We all need each other. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, safe, and secure to share your authentic self. My desire is to meet you right where you are in your pain while helping you feel free to be fully you.

My ideal client is someone seeking change. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or struggling in a relationship can be exhausting and effect many parts of our lives. It is my goal to help you seek insight and make changes that can have an effect on daily life. Each person is unique, and so is the therapy process. I am devoted to working with you to seek what you need from therapy. Change can be uncomfortable, but I am here to support you.