Female Therapists in Faulkner County, AR
Kelsey Sandefur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72034
I have found that preteens, adolescents, and young adult women are the best fit for my experience and expertise.
I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and am a certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) provider. These Evidence-Based Treatments allow me to assist clients in processing through traumatic events and beginning a journey of healing.
I have found that preteens, adolescents, and young adult women are the best fit for my experience and expertise.
I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and am a certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) provider. These Evidence-Based Treatments allow me to assist clients in processing through traumatic events and beginning a journey of healing.
Kim Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Much of my work involves helping men and women who have found themselves in the grip of depression, anxiety, spiritual turmoil or are experiencing a loss of their sense of self.
I appreciate deep conversations that foster understanding, and encourages insight and inspiration. But those conversations don’t happen without a connection. Sometimes it's instant, sometimes it builds slow, and sometimes it falls short. And that's ok too. I'm here to be honest, authentic and even lean on humor when needed to remind us we are all human.
Much of my work involves helping men and women who have found themselves in the grip of depression, anxiety, spiritual turmoil or are experiencing a loss of their sense of self.
I appreciate deep conversations that foster understanding, and encourages insight and inspiration. But those conversations don’t happen without a connection. Sometimes it's instant, sometimes it builds slow, and sometimes it falls short. And that's ok too. I'm here to be honest, authentic and even lean on humor when needed to remind us we are all human.
and especially love working with young women and women of all ages.
I believe no one should journey alone and am highly honored and privileged to walk into hard places and difficulties alongside people. I have a passion to help people regain a sense of hope, healing, connection, and attachment, and to find personal tools, skills, beliefs, and confidence to help them tackle whatever life challenges may be faced. I have a heart and a lot of experience working with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self esteem/self image issues, stress management, relational difficulties, and non complex trauma. I also have a special heart for infertility and adoption issues.
and especially love working with young women and women of all ages.
I believe no one should journey alone and am highly honored and privileged to walk into hard places and difficulties alongside people. I have a passion to help people regain a sense of hope, healing, connection, and attachment, and to find personal tools, skills, beliefs, and confidence to help them tackle whatever life challenges may be faced. I have a heart and a lot of experience working with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self esteem/self image issues, stress management, relational difficulties, and non complex trauma. I also have a special heart for infertility and adoption issues.
I have been a labor coach for 40 years helping woman with anxiety, depression, transitional issues, and more surrounding pre/post partum.
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
I have been a labor coach for 40 years helping woman with anxiety, depression, transitional issues, and more surrounding pre/post partum.
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
Immigrants and women may also encounter unique cultural or societal challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 and up, particularly college students, young professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and women. My approach combines Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and grief counseling to help you manage stress, heal from trauma, and navigate life transitions in a compassionate, collaborative space.
Immigrants and women may also encounter unique cultural or societal challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 and up, particularly college students, young professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and women. My approach combines Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and grief counseling to help you manage stress, heal from trauma, and navigate life transitions in a compassionate, collaborative space.
I primarily work with adults aged 18 to 65, and I have specialized training to support women and BIPOC communities.
My communication style is warm, positive, and personable. I believe in building a trusting relationship where I can thoughtfully challenge you to reach your goals and encourage personal growth.
I primarily work with adults aged 18 to 65, and I have specialized training to support women and BIPOC communities.
My communication style is warm, positive, and personable. I believe in building a trusting relationship where I can thoughtfully challenge you to reach your goals and encourage personal growth.
I especially enjoy working with older teens, women, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, trauma, acculturation, major life transitions, and relationship issues.
My approach is all about collaboration and authenticity. I believe that therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself. In our sessions, I draw from techniques like EMDR, CBT, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused methods, so we can find what resonates best with you.
I especially enjoy working with older teens, women, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, trauma, acculturation, major life transitions, and relationship issues.
My approach is all about collaboration and authenticity. I believe that therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself. In our sessions, I draw from techniques like EMDR, CBT, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused methods, so we can find what resonates best with you.
I work with teens and adults, male and female dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and couple relational issues.
My name is Star Soko. I am an LPC with over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational conflict, and trauma. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I work with teens and adults, male and female dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and couple relational issues.
My name is Star Soko. I am an LPC with over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational conflict, and trauma. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. I utilized a Person-Centered approach that encompasses a holistic, team-oriented, and integrative modality of treatment that best fits the needs of my clients. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in helping anxious college students and professional women with anxiety to manage stress, as well as work through and overcome things like anxiety, depression, anger, abandonment, self-esteem, career problems, friendship problems, and work-related stress.
My passion is working with women with high-achieving personalities. I have experience working with clients that range from executives looking to manage stress to college students battling anxiety in their academic and social lives.
I specialize in helping anxious college students and professional women with anxiety to manage stress, as well as work through and overcome things like anxiety, depression, anger, abandonment, self-esteem, career problems, friendship problems, and work-related stress.
My passion is working with women with high-achieving personalities. I have experience working with clients that range from executives looking to manage stress to college students battling anxiety in their academic and social lives.
I work with clients who are female, male, and nonbinary.
I'm Karen Fry, LCSW. I’ve been a therapist for a long time (18 years) and I love what I do. I graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from UALR in 2006. I see my profession as a calling. One of my greatest joys is working with someone who begins to see that they have the power to change their life and find healing. The theories and skills that we practice can lead to healing and change. I know because I’ve learned to practice the skills and theories in my own life. I live in Little Rock and enjoy spending time with my two adult kids. I enjoy walking/hiking and bicycling on the Arkansas River Trail.
I work with clients who are female, male, and nonbinary.
I'm Karen Fry, LCSW. I’ve been a therapist for a long time (18 years) and I love what I do. I graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from UALR in 2006. I see my profession as a calling. One of my greatest joys is working with someone who begins to see that they have the power to change their life and find healing. The theories and skills that we practice can lead to healing and change. I know because I’ve learned to practice the skills and theories in my own life. I live in Little Rock and enjoy spending time with my two adult kids. I enjoy walking/hiking and bicycling on the Arkansas River Trail.
Black women, in particular, often face the compounded pressures of societal expectations, parenting, and career advancement, all while managing their emotional well-being.
It doesn’t matter whether you are motivated, uninspired, skeptical, or need to jump-start the next chapter in your life. As a therapist with 25 years of service, I offer you my life experiences and professional expertise with depression, PTSD, addiction, parenting, and career coaching for women of all races. Be Empowered. Let's GO!
Black women, in particular, often face the compounded pressures of societal expectations, parenting, and career advancement, all while managing their emotional well-being.
It doesn’t matter whether you are motivated, uninspired, skeptical, or need to jump-start the next chapter in your life. As a therapist with 25 years of service, I offer you my life experiences and professional expertise with depression, PTSD, addiction, parenting, and career coaching for women of all races. Be Empowered. Let's GO!
Meet Our Female Therapists
Ashley Gilcreast-Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a passion for helping millennial women and first generation college students who are ready to move forward in life by creating work-life balance, achieving personal growth, and developing tools to navigate life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is person centered, recognizing you are the expert author of your life. However, a team approach is needed to help you move toward the life you envision having. As your therapist, I will work with you using evidence based treatment to develop personal growth, boundaries, coping skills, and elicit values that align with your goals.
I have a passion for helping millennial women and first generation college students who are ready to move forward in life by creating work-life balance, achieving personal growth, and developing tools to navigate life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is person centered, recognizing you are the expert author of your life. However, a team approach is needed to help you move toward the life you envision having. As your therapist, I will work with you using evidence based treatment to develop personal growth, boundaries, coping skills, and elicit values that align with your goals.
I specialize in working with women and individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community.
When you're ready, come and tell me your story. I understand that it can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable to be vulnerable, to address difficult issues and to begin to make changes. Whether you are seeking support for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, or loss, therapy provides a space for you to speak your truth, to be seen, heard and validated. With therapy, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns can improve, relationships can be restored, and past losses or traumas healed. You can begin to feel more hopeful, confident, balanced and empowered. And begin to live a more authentic life!
I specialize in working with women and individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community.
When you're ready, come and tell me your story. I understand that it can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable to be vulnerable, to address difficult issues and to begin to make changes. Whether you are seeking support for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, or loss, therapy provides a space for you to speak your truth, to be seen, heard and validated. With therapy, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns can improve, relationships can be restored, and past losses or traumas healed. You can begin to feel more hopeful, confident, balanced and empowered. And begin to live a more authentic life!
I am passionate about helping women and teens navigate life, relationships, and finding grace in a world where it can feel like there is not enough of it to go around.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in Technology-Assisted Counseling. I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Central Arkansas. I offer individual and family therapy sessions from a faith-based perspective to help my clients to create a new story.
I am passionate about helping women and teens navigate life, relationships, and finding grace in a world where it can feel like there is not enough of it to go around.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in Technology-Assisted Counseling. I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Central Arkansas. I offer individual and family therapy sessions from a faith-based perspective to help my clients to create a new story.
Tierney graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Tierney has been working in Mental Health in a variety of settings including private practice, inpatient/PHP/IOP, University Counseling Centers, and short-term virtual mental health programming. Tierney as a practitioner sees herself as passionate about the patient/therapist alliance. She feels this is one of the most important factors in patient progress and healing, “We are co-pilots on this journey, I am not working for you, I am working with you”.
Tierney graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Tierney has been working in Mental Health in a variety of settings including private practice, inpatient/PHP/IOP, University Counseling Centers, and short-term virtual mental health programming. Tierney as a practitioner sees herself as passionate about the patient/therapist alliance. She feels this is one of the most important factors in patient progress and healing, “We are co-pilots on this journey, I am not working for you, I am working with you”.
Therapy doesn't have to be awkward, clinical, or full of textbook jargon. Let's work through the heavy stuff in a way that actually makes sense and aligns with who you are. With warmth and empathy, I am committed to guiding my clients through life's chaos by utilizing evidence-based models, tailoring my approach to meet your needs. My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in telling our stories; that each person possesses the capacity for growth- through emotional expression (including humor), sharing your experiences, and acquiring practical tools. I am a certified trauma provider & sex therapy informed professional.
Therapy doesn't have to be awkward, clinical, or full of textbook jargon. Let's work through the heavy stuff in a way that actually makes sense and aligns with who you are. With warmth and empathy, I am committed to guiding my clients through life's chaos by utilizing evidence-based models, tailoring my approach to meet your needs. My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in telling our stories; that each person possesses the capacity for growth- through emotional expression (including humor), sharing your experiences, and acquiring practical tools. I am a certified trauma provider & sex therapy informed professional.
Let’s be honest! Adulting is not for the faint of heart. In addition to managing day to day life, navigating relationships with others, paying bills, etc, many of us are still trying to unpack our childhood experiences. Many of the tools and coping skills that seemed to work for us as a kid may lead to problems as an adult. We may also have developed an inner critique that is constantly telling us we are not enough. All of this may lead to depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, physical symptoms, etc. The client’s and couples that I work with are ready for relief, peace, and a new path forward.
Let’s be honest! Adulting is not for the faint of heart. In addition to managing day to day life, navigating relationships with others, paying bills, etc, many of us are still trying to unpack our childhood experiences. Many of the tools and coping skills that seemed to work for us as a kid may lead to problems as an adult. We may also have developed an inner critique that is constantly telling us we are not enough. All of this may lead to depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, physical symptoms, etc. The client’s and couples that I work with are ready for relief, peace, and a new path forward.
I am passionate about working with families and their children. My goal is to help my clients identify what they can improve and guide them through achieving their personal goals, whether as an individual or a family unit. I thrive in working with teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety disorder, help my clients learn how to identify and engage in social and emotional life skills, and strongly encourages self-love and acceptance as a key tool in becoming a healthy, functioning individual. I apply cognitive approaches to engage clients in identifying root issues, processing those difficulties, and working through them.
I am passionate about working with families and their children. My goal is to help my clients identify what they can improve and guide them through achieving their personal goals, whether as an individual or a family unit. I thrive in working with teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety disorder, help my clients learn how to identify and engage in social and emotional life skills, and strongly encourages self-love and acceptance as a key tool in becoming a healthy, functioning individual. I apply cognitive approaches to engage clients in identifying root issues, processing those difficulties, and working through them.
I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
I am trained in CPT, TFCBT. and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization). I believe in a person-centered approach to treatment while trying to assist clients in focusing on their strengths in which may be creating their stuck points. “Many years ago I learned there is not a one size fits all in therapy and it is important to meet the client where they are.
I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
I am trained in CPT, TFCBT. and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization). I believe in a person-centered approach to treatment while trying to assist clients in focusing on their strengths in which may be creating their stuck points. “Many years ago I learned there is not a one size fits all in therapy and it is important to meet the client where they are.
I am Christina Garrett, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas, my Master of Education from American Intercontinental University, and my Master of Counseling with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I have experience working with clients with various mental health disorders, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment disorders. I have worked with all populations, I primarily work with children
I am Christina Garrett, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas, my Master of Education from American Intercontinental University, and my Master of Counseling with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I have experience working with clients with various mental health disorders, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment disorders. I have worked with all populations, I primarily work with children
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.