Preteen Therapists in Hot Springs Village, AR

" Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." Hello! Welcome to my page! I really enjoy helping others get more out of their lives and assisting them in solving their problems. My style of counseling is compassionate, direct and interactive. I use different approaches and taylor counseling to your specific situation and needs. My main goal, with my varied background, is to bring all that experience to serve you in a warm, comfortable environment where we can work together to improve your life and relationships.

If you are in a crisis or life storm, and left feeling helpless, hopeless, or disappointed; there is HOPE. No matter what stage of life you are going through, or how scary the feelings and situations can be, brainspotting can help. I have been trained in brainspotting and have seen firsthand the healing it can bring. Our brains our powerful and unique, but often store unfinished business and unprocessed trauma which leaves emotional scars inside or even physical pain. But with this approach, you can leave feeling relieved and hopeful with quick responses.

I believe clients DESERVE to be treated fairly and honestly. I prefer to work with my clients to help them achieve the life of their choosing, not my choosing. We all have an idea of what we want in life and how we want our lives to be, "our ultimate goal". Many times in life we experience obstacles and challenges which can interfere with us reaching that goal and making the most out of life. We will work together to help you achieve "YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL"!!!

Are you open to trying new ways of gaining an understanding of yourself to feel empowered with making positive changes in your life? Each of us have our own unique story in life and at times, we can be challenged with how we deal with the ups and downs of life. Sometimes life events can have an impact on how we relate with others, view the world and ourselves. Sometimes these ups and downs can bring on feelings of sadness, confusion and frustration - when this happens, the expertise of a mental health professional can help.

There is so much going on in our world that it makes it hard to disconnect and focus on you for a change. Self care starts with mental health. Learn how to turn off the noise and get in touch with you again.

All of us, at one time or another, need a little guidance in navigating life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and everyday life issues. Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. -Unknown

Are you feeling broken, empty, detached, misunderstood, edgy, or depressed? Are relationship issues, uncontrollable thoughts, feelings, or behaviors overwhelming you? Don't be alone in your struggles. Connect with a caring and empathetic therapist. Join with me as we work together to discover who you are, what you want to accomplish in therapy, and we set out to achieve your goals.

Hello! I am a licensed certified social worker specializing in trauma therapy. In order to help my clients heal, EMDR therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy are among the types of treatment used. I often work with clients who are stuck. They are are not making progress alone or with other treatments. We will work together to identify the needs, goals, and what gets in the way of progress. We pay attention to healing the wounds that have occurred at whatever time in life. Our newest services offered are through our Horse Powered Reading program. We are assisting 1st - 3rd graders improve reading while assisted with horses!

Your life is a challenge. I'm here to help you meet that challenge. At our first meeting, expect that you'll feel comfortable in an environment that stress-free with no judgement. If we can't change your perspective, let's try changing your situation. We'll process cycles of emotional and behavioral problems in an effort to lead lives that are happier and more fulfilling. At the end of therapy, our goal is to reduce the impact of previous and on-going negative influences on your life.

Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, how hard we think, or how much we pray, the change we need in our life remains just out of reach. This feeling of hopelessness can make it difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning, much less enjoy the parts of our life that we know should bring us joy. Even the smallest negative events can trigger reactions and sadness we don’t understand and it can quickly feel like we're losing control over our lives. Often, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping, stay trapped in broken relationships, and even lose our will to fight.