Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Arkansas

I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!

I would love to talk with you and together discover your full potential and purpose in life. Sometimes that means looking back from where you are now to discover the barriers standing in your way. From personal experience, I believe it is never too late to discover a better way to do life. Joining you in your personal journey in discovering this joy and purpose, would be an honor. I believe that my life experience adds to my training as a counselor to help me be empathic and understanding of clients.

I have a good life...I shouldn't complain. I hear this often. You can have a "good life" and still struggle. I am here to guide you as you make sense of your mental health, grow and heal. Available for in office and telehealth sessions addressing anxiety, trauma and navigating life transitions, as well as finding life purpose and meaning. I can help you become the best version of yourself by tapping into your inner strengths and supporting your journey with my knowledge and experience. We can work together to solve problems and break through barriers in your life. All backgrounds, orientations, and beliefs are welcome.

You deserve to feel happy! You may be going through a time in your life with diminished joy and peace, but something inside of you is calling you to greater freedom and wellbeing. I can help you achieve those goals. With my guidance, you'll learn and practice time-tested tools to help you reclaim the joy and serenity you long for. I also have been a vocational rehabilitation counselor specializing in deafness, hearing loss, TBI, and developmental disabilities for the past 14 years, so I bring a wealth of knowledge about disabilities, local resources, and employment success. I believe you can reclaim control of your life!

We all have problems and everyone needs help at times. With more than 12 years experience, I provide professional/confidential mental health services to diverse persons. I do not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or personal identification and believe that through connection and compassion we can resolve any problem together. Our past experiences do not define us and our future is not yet written. Help is available and you are not alone. Let's work towards building your life the way it was always meant to be: authentic, fulfilling and empowered. Let's find/develop the best version of yourself!

Elvin enjoys working with a wide variety of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds and has experience working with issues related with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and anger management. Elvin uses evidence based interventions such as TF-CBT and works from a client centered, strengths based and solutions focused approach.

Being passionate about people has put me in the position to see a variety of facets of life. I have seen pain and heartache. I have seen beautiful people sit in defeat and death. Death of dreams. Death of hope. Life has the ability to take our most precious resources and drain them. I have also felt the joy that comes from renewed hope. I want to partner with you as you seek out this hope and look for your beginning.

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.

Are you struggling to self-regulate and better understand your thoughts and emotions? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you self-harming or having suicidal thinking? Or is there a traumatic event you're feeling ready to process, or a relationship pattern you'd like to address? Do you need a safe, private place to explore trauma, or other big changes in your life? If so, I may be able to help.

Having a broad range of experience as a counselor means I’m competent in treating a wide variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personality disorders, and traumatic stress. I’m passionate about developing relationships with my clients and working with them to find practical skills and new ways of thinking that fit their lifestyle and are useful in helping them get where they want to be in life!

With over a decade experience in a variety of settings, my passion lies in working a hybrid of school based and outpatient - working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population. I most enjoy working through life transitions be it changes in circumstances, gender/sexuality, the natural ebbs and flows of life, or taking the next step (adulthood, career, marriage, etc). I am trained in EMDR & TF-CBT, thus I excel at working with trauma. I'm a GALAP pledge signer and take a no gatekeeping approach to serving trans and nonbinary clients. I enjoy helping families find common ground and mutual respect even around difficult subjects.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (P1608105) with the state of Arkansas. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in the field as a case manager assisting clients to meet their therapeutic goals set by their assigned therapist and linking them to needed services. I have always believed that the only way we can evoke any type of changes within our lives is to acknowledge them and place those issues on the table in order to fully address them. As one begins to mold and change their way of thinking (irrational thoughts), their behaviors begin change as well.

Venetia Trussell has a passion for helping others. She been a therapist for 12 years; and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various treatment settings. Venetia has also worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflicts, parenting issues, relational issues, adjustment issues, sexually maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.

Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She sees clients age 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual abuse, and relationship conflict. Anna is affirming of the LGBTQA+ community and has experience supporting members of the trans community through transition.

I provide holistic and integrative mental health. I believe that therapy offers a unique opportunity for intensive emotional and intellectual growth so that one can be better equipped to lead a more productive and fulfilling life. An individual can begin to consider one's life from a different point of view by attaching new meaning to his/her past, explore new avenues for reaching life goals, decrease painful feelings and increase their ability to cope with life's stressors. I believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship and its influence in creating positive change.

Neurodiversity is more common than you might think. Roughly 15-20% of the world's population experiences neruodivergence; however, there is still not enough support for neurodivergent individuals. Charis is passionate about helping clients with neurodiversity such as ADHD, OCD, sensory needs, and various learning disorders. In addition, she has experience working with clients with anxiety, trauma, sleep disturbances, depression, grief and loss, relational concerns and behavioral issues. Charis enjoys working with adolescents, teens and adults and is trained in EMDR, TheraPlay, DBT, and TF-CBT.

*** I am not currently taking new clients*** I'm an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner and behavioral health care professional from the central Arkansas area. My practice specializes in using a combination of strengths based focus and basic behavioral and cognitive principles in a client centered manner; practicing motivational interviewing with an emphasis on partnering with you in order to facilitate your intrinsic motivation for change. These approaches are especially effective for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Psychotic Disorders.

With experience as a therapist since 2010, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide array of clients through community mental health. I've been able to gain experience treating variety of mental health concerns including treating individuals with anxiety, depression, challenging family dynamics, trauma, and children with behavioral issues. After working as a Program Coordinator managing a team of therapists and paraprofessionals, I am excited to be established in private practice at NWA Therapy so I can facilitate counseling in a way that helps me tap into all the skills I have developed so far in my career.

I have found that at the heart of what I do is connection: connecting with clients so that they feel seen and heard, helping children and parents reconnect when challenging behaviors and emotions get in the way, helping individuals explore and connect with parts of themselves to help them move past their struggles and thrive. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral and emotional difficulties with your child, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and chronic stress, stress management or other phase of life issues, I am here to help.