Depression Therapists in Little Rock, AR

I am a multi-degreed Chicago native, who graduated from ASU with an Education Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a passion for community and helping others obtain total wellness. I enjoy working with varied populations, i.e., families, couples, adolescents, children, young adults, multicultural populations, and passionately strives, through therapeutic support, to effectively address personal life challenges. I feel proficient in working with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, SMIs, and LGBTQIA+ social, individual/community relationship issues.

Are you overwhelmed? Tired? Frustrated? Hurt? Do you feel like you've tried everything but life/emotions are still hard to manage? When life feels this way, it's difficult to know where to turn. There is HOPE. It IS possible to learn how to manage your feelings, heal from your pain, connect to others, and grow into the person you wish to be.

I believe that each person who comes into my office truly matters and their unique story is important. I have a passion for joining alongside those experiencing the impacts of anxiety, depression, traumatic events, and self-esteem issues with an intention of working to empower them to discover their inner strength and compassion for their own authentic self.

Sometimes, life can be confusing, difficult, and painful - if this has been your experience, I'm glad you're here! I'm passionate about helping adults navigate difficult emotions, relationships, and life circumstances. My goal as your therapist is to help you gain clarity, cultivate peace, and develop the skills you need to maneuver life's difficulties and make healthier choices.

Winter and holidays are upon us, a challenging time for many. Are you successful in all the ways the world values but struggling to find love and peace internally? Do you sacrifice yourself and neglect your own needs? Do you have a quiet knowing that some vital part of you is drying up? My clients are sensitive, feeling, intuitive adults interested in doing their ‘inner work.' Distress wears many faces (eg., anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, depression, relationship problems) and tries to relieve itself in many ways (eg., substance use, work, caretaking others). I guide my clients on the worthy quest of coming back to themselves.

Infinite Wisdom Therapy and Coaching is an inclusive, safe space for cis and trans Black women to be affirmed in their lived experiences and supported along their journey toward greater self actualization. As a licensed clinical social worker and health education specialist, I am committed to helping you reconnect with your innate wisdom. I enjoy seeing my clients use the strengths they already possess, learn new skills, and learn to thrive. I use an integrative and person-centered approach to support you with both your mental and physical wellbeing.

I can help you! I have approximately 35 years of experience. I give practical help in a safe and accepting environment. I have specialized in working with children and adolescents; sexual abuse issues, family and marriage issues. I am certified in EMDR. I have clinically supervised/trained graduated students and pre-licensed therapists for approximately 20 years. I work with most issues, including, but not limited to substance abuse, educational problems, depression, anxiety. I am a supportive and caring therapist who will assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be. Let's turn your struggles into strengths.

I offer a caring, safe and motivating environment where individuals can be heard and understood. I have 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I like to start where my clients are when they begin treatment, and I understand that one type of treatment approach does not work for everyone. I utilize several evidenced based therapies. Overall, I seek to assist clients in developing skills they desire to live happier more productive and fulfilling lives.

Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.

We all have struggles in life. But we don’t have to be defined by our struggles. Whether you’re struggling with mental health issues like anxiety or depression, issues of grief and loss, relationship issues, workplace tension, unresolved childhood trauma, or just need some help working through current life stressors, I’d be honored to help you find a way forward with strength, grace, dignity, and integrity. I believe it’s important to meet you where you are, listening intently to how you’re processing the hard stuff of life, and providing you with wise counsel, practical coping skills, and a safe place to practice being different.

Intimacy/Sexual issues can be difficult to discuss and people are reluctant. In fact, many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy/lack of fulfillment in relation to their sexual experience. Sexual dysfunctions affect both men and women. My desire is to help people struggling with sexual problems and to help people live a more fulfilled intimacy/sexual life. I provide a non-judgmental place for people to safely articulate their concerns. I will help you figure out what is causing these struggles and help resolve them. In addition to sexual issues, I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD and other issues.

Do you struggle with sadness, depression, relationship issues, anxiety, or stress? My mission is to help you feel deeply understood and connected as you gain awareness of how your rational mind, core emotions, and body are inextricably linked. I know that reaching out for professional help can be difficult for many. That is why I have developed a practice that is kind and compassionate. My long experience has taught me that therapy must be dynamic, interactive, non-judgmental, along with a healthy sense of humor.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas or relationships? Whether you're an adult, teen, or child grappling with these challenges, or if you or your family is undergoing significant changes or stressors know that you're not alone. Therapy offers a sanctuary—a safe haven where you can unpack your burdens, explore your emotions, and acquire invaluable coping mechanisms. It's a place where your story matters, and where you're truly seen and heard. I'm here to accompany you on your journey towards healing, offering guidance and support every step of the way.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and relationship distress. I work hard to make you as comfortable as possible in a therapeutic atmosphere focused on your goals and growth. My style is relaxed and compassionate, and I fully invest in providing a judgment-free environment to all clients. I’m an objective listening ear and believe that with the right support, feedback and encouragement, all clients are able to walk away better than when they arrived. Reach out to me and let’s set up a time to meet one another and take it, one step at a time.

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.

Do you feel that people don’t understand the impact your trauma has on your daily life and social interactions? Do you find it difficult to trust yourself, as well as others? Does your physical body hurt or feel detached from your mind? I treat the whole person, mind and body, and work not only to provide education for why you may think and feel the way you do, but also to work on symptom reduction and empowerment. I will work diligently to provide the most effective and efficient treatment for you, meeting you where you are, providing encouragement and challenging you to grow when needed.

I work with individuals and couples dealing with financial stress, anxiety/depression, work-life balance, feeling lost, and relationship/marital issues.

Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.

Jenny Duke is a LAC specializing in trauma focused interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT). With over 10 years of experience in working in the field of trauma Jenny is happy to help you find healing. If you have a desire to improve relationships or are looking for tools to cope with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression you are invited to call or email Jenny today. Jenny also has experience in court testimony and conflict resolution Jenny is training to be become a co-parenting therapist to help couples navigate post-divorce parenting.