Attachment-based Therapists in Ozark, AR
Every child and teen deserve a safe place to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with children and adolescents ages 2 to 17 who are navigating life’s toughest challenges, including trauma, grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, adoption-related concerns, behavioral struggles, attachment disruptions, social difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and the impact of sexual abuse or assault.
Every child and teen deserve a safe place to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with children and adolescents ages 2 to 17 who are navigating life’s toughest challenges, including trauma, grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, adoption-related concerns, behavioral struggles, attachment disruptions, social difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and the impact of sexual abuse or assault.
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31 years of clinical practice. Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety. Significant experience in issues of identity and intimacy and many years of treatment applications of substance abuse and codependent behavior. Appreciating an awareness of personal research in narcissistic and dependent personality relationships. Useful applications of helping individuals understand the workings and functions of a healthy relationship. Attachment assessment and family systems assessment. Sum: Anxiety, Attachment, Recovery, Adolescence, Adjustment, Intimacy, Identity, Boundaries and Health Relationship therapy.
31 years of clinical practice. Specializing in the treatment of young adult and adolescent anxiety. Significant experience in issues of identity and intimacy and many years of treatment applications of substance abuse and codependent behavior. Appreciating an awareness of personal research in narcissistic and dependent personality relationships. Useful applications of helping individuals understand the workings and functions of a healthy relationship. Attachment assessment and family systems assessment. Sum: Anxiety, Attachment, Recovery, Adolescence, Adjustment, Intimacy, Identity, Boundaries and Health Relationship therapy.
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re ready to find freedom from your past...freedom from the feelings of I’m not good enough. It’s that feeling of “not a good enough mom, friend, student, wife…Just never enough!" These feelings can sneak up on us and color our perception of the world. We can end up spending a lot of time in our heads, mentally beating ourselves up until we learn a new way of seeing the world. That’s where I can help!!
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re ready to find freedom from your past...freedom from the feelings of I’m not good enough. It’s that feeling of “not a good enough mom, friend, student, wife…Just never enough!" These feelings can sneak up on us and color our perception of the world. We can end up spending a lot of time in our heads, mentally beating ourselves up until we learn a new way of seeing the world. That’s where I can help!!
Painful experiences can leave us feeling completely alone. Sometimes we just need someone to meet us where we are to find a way to move forward. Healthy relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lifetime of hurt getting in the way. I want to help you create healthy, fulfilling, nourishing connections with those you care about. Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
Painful experiences can leave us feeling completely alone. Sometimes we just need someone to meet us where we are to find a way to move forward. Healthy relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially when there is a lifetime of hurt getting in the way. I want to help you create healthy, fulfilling, nourishing connections with those you care about. Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone new, talking about things you’ve held inside, and not knowing what to expect can bring up a lot of anxiety. You’re not alone in that — and I understand it not just professionally, but personally as well. My approach is person-centered, practical, and compassionate. I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and human — not clinical or judgmental. At the same time, I don’t believe in therapy that stays on the surface. I will meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you when it’s helpful, because growth often happens just outside of our comfort zone.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone new, talking about things you’ve held inside, and not knowing what to expect can bring up a lot of anxiety. You’re not alone in that — and I understand it not just professionally, but personally as well. My approach is person-centered, practical, and compassionate. I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and human — not clinical or judgmental. At the same time, I don’t believe in therapy that stays on the surface. I will meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you when it’s helpful, because growth often happens just outside of our comfort zone.
Bryant Prieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-TA, NCC, ACCTS, EMDR-CT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
EMDR-certified trauma therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm.
If you feel stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or caught in patterns shaped by past experiences—you’re not alone. Many high-functioning adults carry unresolved trauma that quietly impacts how they feel, relate, and move through life.
EMDR-certified trauma therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm.
If you feel stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or caught in patterns shaped by past experiences—you’re not alone. Many high-functioning adults carry unresolved trauma that quietly impacts how they feel, relate, and move through life.
There can be healing and growth after experiencing really hard parts of life.. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
There can be healing and growth after experiencing really hard parts of life.. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
My goal is for my clients to feel hope and connection when they leave my office. I believe there are times when folks are lacking the tools to get back on track after they have been derailed by life. I believe healing starts within the therapeutic relationship and I look forward to connecting with clients! My job is to help you on your journey in working toward a healthy outlook and better connections in you relationships. I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
My goal is for my clients to feel hope and connection when they leave my office. I believe there are times when folks are lacking the tools to get back on track after they have been derailed by life. I believe healing starts within the therapeutic relationship and I look forward to connecting with clients! My job is to help you on your journey in working toward a healthy outlook and better connections in you relationships. I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Painful experiences or major life changes may have left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Part of you may wonder whether things can really change, while another part quietly hopes they can. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your mind and body. You want to trust yourself again and feel more at ease in this season of life—not to erase the past, but to loosen its grip.
The good news is that change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we can build the support and tools you need to move forward with hope.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Painful experiences or major life changes may have left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Part of you may wonder whether things can really change, while another part quietly hopes they can. You want to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your mind and body. You want to trust yourself again and feel more at ease in this season of life—not to erase the past, but to loosen its grip.
The good news is that change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we can build the support and tools you need to move forward with hope.
You may feel stuck in patterns your mind understands but your body won’t release. Trauma, chronic stress, or early relational wounds may live in your nervous system as anxiety, numbness, shutdown, or feeling disconnected from yourself. You’re tired of “just talking” and want healing that actually shifts things. Through trauma-informed, mind-body, somatic, and inner child work, we focus on restoring safety, regulation, and connection—so younger parts can finally be heard and lasting change can occur.
You may feel stuck in patterns your mind understands but your body won’t release. Trauma, chronic stress, or early relational wounds may live in your nervous system as anxiety, numbness, shutdown, or feeling disconnected from yourself. You’re tired of “just talking” and want healing that actually shifts things. Through trauma-informed, mind-body, somatic, and inner child work, we focus on restoring safety, regulation, and connection—so younger parts can finally be heard and lasting change can occur.
We'll explore how early relationships shaped you through Attachment-Based approaches.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, unconditionally accepted, and affirmed. Whether we’re untangling past experiences, exploring identity, or navigating relationships, we’ll work together in a way that honors who you are and supports you in building a life of your own choosing. Together, we’ll explore your story, clarify your goals, and build skills that support healing and growth.
We'll explore how early relationships shaped you through Attachment-Based approaches.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, unconditionally accepted, and affirmed. Whether we’re untangling past experiences, exploring identity, or navigating relationships, we’ll work together in a way that honors who you are and supports you in building a life of your own choosing. Together, we’ll explore your story, clarify your goals, and build skills that support healing and growth.
Relationships are of utmost importance to me and I see the value in helping others work towards the relationships they need and deserve. I aim to join you where you are and in a loving yet firm way, help you to see your role in the negative interactional patterns that are occurring in your life whether it involves a spouse, a child, a family member, friendship or work relationship. We are created for connection and whether or not how we approach those connections is healthy will determine our stability and security in life.
Relationships are of utmost importance to me and I see the value in helping others work towards the relationships they need and deserve. I aim to join you where you are and in a loving yet firm way, help you to see your role in the negative interactional patterns that are occurring in your life whether it involves a spouse, a child, a family member, friendship or work relationship. We are created for connection and whether or not how we approach those connections is healthy will determine our stability and security in life.
Life can leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, disconnected, and full of emotions that we may not understand. You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame. You may remember a time when things didn't feel this way, and you're ready for some relief. You're ready to learn ways to diminish unwanted feelings and symptoms. You're ready to face your problems and work through them. Most of all, you're ready to improve your quality of life and live beyond your struggles and worries.
Life can leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, disconnected, and full of emotions that we may not understand. You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame. You may remember a time when things didn't feel this way, and you're ready for some relief. You're ready to learn ways to diminish unwanted feelings and symptoms. You're ready to face your problems and work through them. Most of all, you're ready to improve your quality of life and live beyond your struggles and worries.
Stacy Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-TA, EMDR-T, CSAM, CAIMHP, C-ADHD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Most of the people I work with are used to pushing through.
They think a lot. They carry a lot. They’ve figured out how to function - even when something underneath feels off, overwhelming, or hard to name.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, neurodivergence, life-transitions, and caregiving roles. Many are high-functioning but internally stretched - dealing with rumination, self-criticism, sensory overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or cycles of overworking and collapse. Others are trying to reconnect with themselves after years of adapting to others.
Most of the people I work with are used to pushing through.
They think a lot. They carry a lot. They’ve figured out how to function - even when something underneath feels off, overwhelming, or hard to name.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, neurodivergence, life-transitions, and caregiving roles. Many are high-functioning but internally stretched - dealing with rumination, self-criticism, sensory overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or cycles of overworking and collapse. Others are trying to reconnect with themselves after years of adapting to others.
Depression, anxiety, and a sense of being stuck in the 'same old thing' are common themes. Marital is my post masters training area of emphasis. I also offer courses for premarital and co-parenting. Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support. To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
Depression, anxiety, and a sense of being stuck in the 'same old thing' are common themes. Marital is my post masters training area of emphasis. I also offer courses for premarital and co-parenting. Military, Police, First-Responders, Veterans, and their families are populations I specifically want to support. To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing that something needs to change—it's figuring out how to move forward while carrying the weight of everything you've been through. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions through telehealth across Arkansas. As an EMDR-trained therapist and AutPlay Certified provider, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change.
Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing that something needs to change—it's figuring out how to move forward while carrying the weight of everything you've been through. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions through telehealth across Arkansas. As an EMDR-trained therapist and AutPlay Certified provider, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change.
Award-winning counseling center in Fort Smith offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults.
At New Leaf Counseling, we help adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, and life transitions. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or the lingering impact of past experiences. Our therapists provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling, including EMDR and relationship-focused approaches, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Award-winning counseling center in Fort Smith offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults.
At New Leaf Counseling, we help adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, and life transitions. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or the lingering impact of past experiences. Our therapists provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling, including EMDR and relationship-focused approaches, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.