Male Therapists in Faulkner County, AR
Do you struggle to be truly authentic or know yourself? There is freedom in taking off the masks you feel you need to wear to protect yourself, or who you believe others need you to be. Therapy involves change, a healing that brings your real self to life, but change isn't always easy. Therapy is an investment, and you aren’t investing your time and money to talk with a “friend.” If you're looking for that kind of therapist, that's not me. I have a direct and active approach to therapy. While being genuine and empathetic, I will confront and challenge the beliefs that keep you from living as your authentic self.
Do you struggle to be truly authentic or know yourself? There is freedom in taking off the masks you feel you need to wear to protect yourself, or who you believe others need you to be. Therapy involves change, a healing that brings your real self to life, but change isn't always easy. Therapy is an investment, and you aren’t investing your time and money to talk with a “friend.” If you're looking for that kind of therapist, that's not me. I have a direct and active approach to therapy. While being genuine and empathetic, I will confront and challenge the beliefs that keep you from living as your authentic self.
I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families strengthen their relationships and perceptions of themselves. I can assist your healing from trauma and help you navigate through difficult life transitions. I hold a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University and use a range of highly effective, evidence-based counseling approaches. I use a combination of Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am highly skilled in Grief Recovery as well as Affair Recovery. I am also proficient at using Brainspotting to assist with stuck points, performance anxiety and clients with Trauma.
I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families strengthen their relationships and perceptions of themselves. I can assist your healing from trauma and help you navigate through difficult life transitions. I hold a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University and use a range of highly effective, evidence-based counseling approaches. I use a combination of Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am highly skilled in Grief Recovery as well as Affair Recovery. I am also proficient at using Brainspotting to assist with stuck points, performance anxiety and clients with Trauma.
I am Brad Hays, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 28 years of counseling experience. I am independently credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. In today’s world, many therapists treat common issues like depression and anxiety, and I specialize in helping individuals struggling with mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, substance use, life adjustments, divorce, grief, abuse victims, sexual trauma, and anger management. I particularly enjoy working with couples to help them navigate their challenges and improve their relationships.
I am Brad Hays, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 28 years of counseling experience. I am independently credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. In today’s world, many therapists treat common issues like depression and anxiety, and I specialize in helping individuals struggling with mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, substance use, life adjustments, divorce, grief, abuse victims, sexual trauma, and anger management. I particularly enjoy working with couples to help them navigate their challenges and improve their relationships.
I like to think I have a unique skill set coupled with life experience that equips me to be a dynamic therapist. I served as a Marine in the military, spent 20 years working in the pathology field looking at healing the body, and now work with clients from 5 years old to older adults healing the mind. I value your experience and how it has shaped your core beliefs. But just because we have these beliefs doesn’t make them true. Together, we can assign new rules to these beliefs and heal the system as a whole—both body and mind.
I like to think I have a unique skill set coupled with life experience that equips me to be a dynamic therapist. I served as a Marine in the military, spent 20 years working in the pathology field looking at healing the body, and now work with clients from 5 years old to older adults healing the mind. I value your experience and how it has shaped your core beliefs. But just because we have these beliefs doesn’t make them true. Together, we can assign new rules to these beliefs and heal the system as a whole—both body and mind.
Are you struggling with an unexpected life event or difficult transition? Is that preventing you from reaching your own goals? I can help. Counseling is not an easy path, but neither is staying stuck in distress or unhealthy patterns. I’m a licensed mental health therapist with plenty of experience working with individuals, families, and couples that have grappled with hard transitions. I work with my clients to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore their options authentically. I help clients expand their strengths into other dimensions of life while working towards client identified goals and objectives.
Are you struggling with an unexpected life event or difficult transition? Is that preventing you from reaching your own goals? I can help. Counseling is not an easy path, but neither is staying stuck in distress or unhealthy patterns. I’m a licensed mental health therapist with plenty of experience working with individuals, families, and couples that have grappled with hard transitions. I work with my clients to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore their options authentically. I help clients expand their strengths into other dimensions of life while working towards client identified goals and objectives.
Are you experiencing any of the following: being overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, stress related issues, relationship problems, addictions, anger, work challenges, bipolar disorder, parent-child conflict, or spiritual issues? I will work collaboratively with you to meet your goals, create the changes you want and give you the tools to be empowered in your life. We discuss the patterns that keep you stuck, and how you can be different. Drawing from your successes and the strengths you possess, you learn your thought/emotional process. We explore your emotions, and how to change the negative critical thoughts and behaviors to become more useful and positive.
Are you experiencing any of the following: being overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, stress related issues, relationship problems, addictions, anger, work challenges, bipolar disorder, parent-child conflict, or spiritual issues? I will work collaboratively with you to meet your goals, create the changes you want and give you the tools to be empowered in your life. We discuss the patterns that keep you stuck, and how you can be different. Drawing from your successes and the strengths you possess, you learn your thought/emotional process. We explore your emotions, and how to change the negative critical thoughts and behaviors to become more useful and positive.
Restored Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LAC
6 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72034
Are you stressed, depressed, or disengaged from life? Are your primary relationships failing? Do you feel like life is passing you by? Do you live with chronic illness or disability and see your life as on hold or even hopeless? Are you seeking assistance with wellness, stress reduction, depression or anxiety? Let our team at Restored Life Counseling help you to regain motivation and control over your life. We are a group private practice with counselors, social workers, and a child psychologist. Our team has training in most specialities and our administrative staff can help you find the best fit for your particular situation.
Are you stressed, depressed, or disengaged from life? Are your primary relationships failing? Do you feel like life is passing you by? Do you live with chronic illness or disability and see your life as on hold or even hopeless? Are you seeking assistance with wellness, stress reduction, depression or anxiety? Let our team at Restored Life Counseling help you to regain motivation and control over your life. We are a group private practice with counselors, social workers, and a child psychologist. Our team has training in most specialities and our administrative staff can help you find the best fit for your particular situation.
I obtained a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. I am also a registered play therapist which is governed by the Association for Play Therapy. I have worked as a therapist since graduating in 2017 in a variety of settings including school based, inpatient, and outpatient.
I obtained a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. I am also a registered play therapist which is governed by the Association for Play Therapy. I have worked as a therapist since graduating in 2017 in a variety of settings including school based, inpatient, and outpatient.
As a marriage and family therapist, my hope is to help each couple and family to overcome the unique struggles that they face. I want to help everyone recognize and appreciate the valuable qualities that each person contributes to the relationship. Also, for them to understand how their differences can be the building block in becoming a foundation of comfort, strength, and peace. I share these same aspirations for my individual clients as well, so they can reach their personal, relational, and life ambitions through achieving mental health and wellbeing.
As a marriage and family therapist, my hope is to help each couple and family to overcome the unique struggles that they face. I want to help everyone recognize and appreciate the valuable qualities that each person contributes to the relationship. Also, for them to understand how their differences can be the building block in becoming a foundation of comfort, strength, and peace. I share these same aspirations for my individual clients as well, so they can reach their personal, relational, and life ambitions through achieving mental health and wellbeing.
Too often the challenges and demands of life can feel overwhelming. Whether you have struggled so long that overcoming the obstacles seem impossible or you simply want to build a stronger relationship. Hope, healing, and growth are never out of reach. My goal is to walk with you along your journey and empower you to overcome the insurmountable and live the life you deserve.
Too often the challenges and demands of life can feel overwhelming. Whether you have struggled so long that overcoming the obstacles seem impossible or you simply want to build a stronger relationship. Hope, healing, and growth are never out of reach. My goal is to walk with you along your journey and empower you to overcome the insurmountable and live the life you deserve.
I have over 18 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and groups as a licensed counselor. As a licensed professional counselor and co-owner of ReNEW Counseling and Wellness, I currently work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups and treat a wide variety of issues. I have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Specialist in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I utilize a systemic approach in working with individuals and relationships.
I have over 18 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and groups as a licensed counselor. As a licensed professional counselor and co-owner of ReNEW Counseling and Wellness, I currently work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups and treat a wide variety of issues. I have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Specialist in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I utilize a systemic approach in working with individuals and relationships.
Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.
Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.
I deeply enjoy the artwork of the therapy process. My goal is to help people find freedom and peace from traumas, addictions, unhealthy relationships, and destructive behaviors. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups. My approach includes honesty and gentleness to build safety to face whatever obstacles are getting in the way.
I deeply enjoy the artwork of the therapy process. My goal is to help people find freedom and peace from traumas, addictions, unhealthy relationships, and destructive behaviors. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups. My approach includes honesty and gentleness to build safety to face whatever obstacles are getting in the way.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. It may show up as panic attacks, constant overthinking, fear in social situations, or the quiet pressure of high-functioning anxiety. You might experience a racing heart, restless thoughts, perfectionism, or a persistent fear of “what if.”
Whether anxiety feels paralyzing or hides behind achievement and people-pleasing, it can shape your daily life in ways that leave you drained and disconnected. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. It may show up as panic attacks, constant overthinking, fear in social situations, or the quiet pressure of high-functioning anxiety. You might experience a racing heart, restless thoughts, perfectionism, or a persistent fear of “what if.”
Whether anxiety feels paralyzing or hides behind achievement and people-pleasing, it can shape your daily life in ways that leave you drained and disconnected. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Life is really hard right now, and you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted just trying to make it through each day. You've tried everything you can, but the pressure of it all has reached the point where you know you can't do it on your own, and you need help on your journey toward better mental health. You deserve support from someone who will seek to truly understand you and your struggle.
Life is really hard right now, and you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted just trying to make it through each day. You've tried everything you can, but the pressure of it all has reached the point where you know you can't do it on your own, and you need help on your journey toward better mental health. You deserve support from someone who will seek to truly understand you and your struggle.
Storms in life come in many forms and can be difficult to navigate alone. Even those who have made it through may be left wondering what it all means for their life moving forward. Since 1992, Christian Perspective Counseling has provided biblical help for people in the midst of the storm or struggling to find its meaning through the practice of psychology from a distinctive Christian point of view.
Storms in life come in many forms and can be difficult to navigate alone. Even those who have made it through may be left wondering what it all means for their life moving forward. Since 1992, Christian Perspective Counseling has provided biblical help for people in the midst of the storm or struggling to find its meaning through the practice of psychology from a distinctive Christian point of view.
Things have been off for a while.
You can’t point to a single reason why – it’s just that life doesn’t feel like it used to.
You wake up already tired, wondering how you got so far from the person you used to be. It’s hard to stay focused, and even harder to find joy in the things that once came easily.
There’s a sense of uneasiness you can’t shake. Some days, it’s the constant pressure in your chest. Other days, it’s the fog that makes everything feel distant.
You’re running on autopilot, showing up where you need to, saying what you’re supposed to say – but deep down, you know something isn’t right.
Things have been off for a while.
You can’t point to a single reason why – it’s just that life doesn’t feel like it used to.
You wake up already tired, wondering how you got so far from the person you used to be. It’s hard to stay focused, and even harder to find joy in the things that once came easily.
There’s a sense of uneasiness you can’t shake. Some days, it’s the constant pressure in your chest. Other days, it’s the fog that makes everything feel distant.
You’re running on autopilot, showing up where you need to, saying what you’re supposed to say – but deep down, you know something isn’t right.
With 20 years in the field of psychology, Dr. Pelz is an adult, marital, child and adolescent-trained Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Pelz' specialties include ADHD, Parenting skills, along with coping strategies for anxiety and depression. He provides ADHD evaluations, as well as providing couples therapy. He holds a Masters' of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP). Dr. Pelz received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science and Law, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
With 20 years in the field of psychology, Dr. Pelz is an adult, marital, child and adolescent-trained Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Pelz' specialties include ADHD, Parenting skills, along with coping strategies for anxiety and depression. He provides ADHD evaluations, as well as providing couples therapy. He holds a Masters' of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP). Dr. Pelz received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science and Law, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
My focus is to help individuals and families achieve the stability and the level of functioning that they desire through helping decrease symptoms and strengthen relationships with others. I am a strong believer in the power of the counselor and client relationship. The counseling relationship provides a safe environment, free from judgment, which allows a person to address challenges from the past or present with the ability to write a new ending. Through the counseling relationship an individual can become empowered to overcome any challenge by reaching a healthy point of self-acceptance.
My focus is to help individuals and families achieve the stability and the level of functioning that they desire through helping decrease symptoms and strengthen relationships with others. I am a strong believer in the power of the counselor and client relationship. The counseling relationship provides a safe environment, free from judgment, which allows a person to address challenges from the past or present with the ability to write a new ending. Through the counseling relationship an individual can become empowered to overcome any challenge by reaching a healthy point of self-acceptance.
I believe the first step in making any kind of life change is deciding that you no longer want to be where you are. My goal is to help you figure out what’s keeping you from living the life you deserve. I have 15 years of experience providing therapy and supportive counseling to individuals and couples. My counseling style is relational and strength-based. I respect the courage it takes to seek out therapy and will work to create a consistently safe and affirming space for you to process your experiences.
I believe the first step in making any kind of life change is deciding that you no longer want to be where you are. My goal is to help you figure out what’s keeping you from living the life you deserve. I have 15 years of experience providing therapy and supportive counseling to individuals and couples. My counseling style is relational and strength-based. I respect the courage it takes to seek out therapy and will work to create a consistently safe and affirming space for you to process your experiences.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.