Therapists in Arkansas
Aj McMahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, TADC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
I will help you and/or your child achieve your goals.
Struggling with Anxiety? Grief? Seeking Premarital Counseling or Married dealing with challenges or an affair? Just want to grow as a person and realize your value as a person? At your wits end concerning a problem with your child? Have you tried everything with your child and nothing has worked? I can help. I specialize in helping individuals and families with over 22 years of experience. Personal growth, Anxiety, relationship issues, grief, children not listening, give me a call. Christian Counseling is on the menu for those interested but only "order" it if it's a fit for you.
I will help you and/or your child achieve your goals.
Struggling with Anxiety? Grief? Seeking Premarital Counseling or Married dealing with challenges or an affair? Just want to grow as a person and realize your value as a person? At your wits end concerning a problem with your child? Have you tried everything with your child and nothing has worked? I can help. I specialize in helping individuals and families with over 22 years of experience. Personal growth, Anxiety, relationship issues, grief, children not listening, give me a call. Christian Counseling is on the menu for those interested but only "order" it if it's a fit for you.
Crystal Whittington
Counselor, PhD, LPC, CIMI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Searcy, AR 72143
I believe each person has the resiliency and innate strength to heal from traumas in their life journey. My education, work experience and trainings have focused on helping individuals who have experienced trauma in many forms. I've work with families and individuals from birth through adulthood. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. My background working with children and caregivers in the hospital setting has given me a unique opportunity to work with various medical conditions and extensive healthcare trauma.
I believe each person has the resiliency and innate strength to heal from traumas in their life journey. My education, work experience and trainings have focused on helping individuals who have experienced trauma in many forms. I've work with families and individuals from birth through adulthood. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. My background working with children and caregivers in the hospital setting has given me a unique opportunity to work with various medical conditions and extensive healthcare trauma.
Paige Danielle Cullins
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72114
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents and adults feel supported and encouraged to empower their own lives and find healing by discovering and using their strengths.
I love to encourage kids, teens and young adults to empower themselves by helping them discover their strengths and provide them support for all of life’s challenges and joys.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents and adults feel supported and encouraged to empower their own lives and find healing by discovering and using their strengths.
I love to encourage kids, teens and young adults to empower themselves by helping them discover their strengths and provide them support for all of life’s challenges and joys.
Lauren Horlick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lauren believes that early intervention and therapeutic support during early childhood helps foster resilience, decreases behavioral concerns, and strengthens the parent-child relationship.
Lauren is passionate about mental health and counseling. She believes that the counseling process should be enjoyable, and that a client-centered approach and individualization is key to therapeutic growth. Lauren has helped adults, children & families learn to cope and grow through various life changes and difficulties. Lauren places importance on creating a judgement-free atmosphere, and holding space in which you can safely and openly share and explore thoughts and feelings.
Lauren believes that early intervention and therapeutic support during early childhood helps foster resilience, decreases behavioral concerns, and strengthens the parent-child relationship.
Lauren is passionate about mental health and counseling. She believes that the counseling process should be enjoyable, and that a client-centered approach and individualization is key to therapeutic growth. Lauren has helped adults, children & families learn to cope and grow through various life changes and difficulties. Lauren places importance on creating a judgement-free atmosphere, and holding space in which you can safely and openly share and explore thoughts and feelings.
Kimberly Stauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
Hilary Childers
MS, LPE-I
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Children’s mental health is an essential part of their overall health. My passion lies in providing effective care to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them live happier and healtiery lives. I have provided mental health services since 2006, which have included individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, behavior management, parenting skills training, intensive family services, consultation, and psychological assessment. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT. I also use a variety of other techniques to help (CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, and therapeutic play).
Children’s mental health is an essential part of their overall health. My passion lies in providing effective care to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them live happier and healtiery lives. I have provided mental health services since 2006, which have included individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, behavior management, parenting skills training, intensive family services, consultation, and psychological assessment. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT. I also use a variety of other techniques to help (CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, and therapeutic play).
Madison Slinkard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
I am a trauma and attachment therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing: EMDR, Sandplay, TF-CBT, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Yoga, Family Therapy, Brainspotting, and Theraplay (in process).
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
I am a trauma and attachment therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing: EMDR, Sandplay, TF-CBT, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Yoga, Family Therapy, Brainspotting, and Theraplay (in process).
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
Leatherwood Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and children who suffer from trauma, depression and anxiety as well as bipolar and obsessive compulsive disorders.
The primary guiding principle in my approach to therapy is empathy. I am convinced that "feeling with" people is a key to healing. When people feel listened to and truly understood, an atmosphere of mutual respect is created. It has been my experience that people do not feel valued unless they know that someone is genuinely interested in understanding their pain.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and children who suffer from trauma, depression and anxiety as well as bipolar and obsessive compulsive disorders.
The primary guiding principle in my approach to therapy is empathy. I am convinced that "feeling with" people is a key to healing. When people feel listened to and truly understood, an atmosphere of mutual respect is created. It has been my experience that people do not feel valued unless they know that someone is genuinely interested in understanding their pain.
Debbie J Scharbor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72116
I have worked with adolescents, families and children for over 18 years as Mental Health Para Professional, Residential Counselor, Life Coach, Mileu Coordinator of Mental Health Units, and Individual Therapy.
Wherever you may be in your therapeutic journey, I am here for you. I will help you become the master of your journey. Regardless of your challenges and no matter the pace you may need, I truly have the compassion and empathy to meet you where you are in life. The nature of my counseling is to provide individuals, couples, and families with the tools to turn your challenges into triumphs.
I have worked with adolescents, families and children for over 18 years as Mental Health Para Professional, Residential Counselor, Life Coach, Mileu Coordinator of Mental Health Units, and Individual Therapy.
Wherever you may be in your therapeutic journey, I am here for you. I will help you become the master of your journey. Regardless of your challenges and no matter the pace you may need, I truly have the compassion and empathy to meet you where you are in life. The nature of my counseling is to provide individuals, couples, and families with the tools to turn your challenges into triumphs.
Chrystal Johnston
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72034
Though much of therapy will be directed towards the child, I believe that parents/guardians are an integral part of the therapeutic process.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger management, oppositional behavior, ADHD, Autism, and relational issues. I also specialize in psychological and psycho-educational assessment for learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, and various other emotional and behavioral concerns.
Though much of therapy will be directed towards the child, I believe that parents/guardians are an integral part of the therapeutic process.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger management, oppositional behavior, ADHD, Autism, and relational issues. I also specialize in psychological and psycho-educational assessment for learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, and various other emotional and behavioral concerns.
Kristin Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
If you are to find yourself, your family, or your child struggling, the best thing you can do is seek out someone to listen and empathize with your situation. My approach is grounded in the principles of Attachment Theory and Humanistic Psychology. Through a warm and empathetic environment, I invite clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of interaction, promoting insight and awareness that pave the way for meaningful change.
If you are to find yourself, your family, or your child struggling, the best thing you can do is seek out someone to listen and empathize with your situation. My approach is grounded in the principles of Attachment Theory and Humanistic Psychology. Through a warm and empathetic environment, I invite clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of interaction, promoting insight and awareness that pave the way for meaningful change.
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Nicole Bingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
I am trauma therapy trained for children and adolescents and help them overcome such adversity.
My mission is to help you on your way to mental health wellness, by providing you with a safe, nonjudgmental and comfortable atmosphere. I want to empower you to become the boss of you and your emotions. I'll teach you coping skills to decrease your depression and reframe negative and irrational thoughts. I have years of experience working with persons of all ages, but mostly with children, adolescents and families. I'm committed to providing you with compassion, hope and healing as well as empathy, positive regard and encouragement throughout your journey to being more mentally healthy.
I am trauma therapy trained for children and adolescents and help them overcome such adversity.
My mission is to help you on your way to mental health wellness, by providing you with a safe, nonjudgmental and comfortable atmosphere. I want to empower you to become the boss of you and your emotions. I'll teach you coping skills to decrease your depression and reframe negative and irrational thoughts. I have years of experience working with persons of all ages, but mostly with children, adolescents and families. I'm committed to providing you with compassion, hope and healing as well as empathy, positive regard and encouragement throughout your journey to being more mentally healthy.
Dora 'michelle' Howe
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72908
My therapy emphasizes a person/child-centered approach, integrating talk/play therapy, AutPlay, sand therapy, and other modalities.
Recognizing life's challenges, I am committed to nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. My approach to each client is marked by empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental perspective, honoring the uniqueness of their personal journey. Working with children and adolescents, I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet their emotional and developmental needs, while collaborating with their families to enhance their overall wholeness and autonomy.
My therapy emphasizes a person/child-centered approach, integrating talk/play therapy, AutPlay, sand therapy, and other modalities.
Recognizing life's challenges, I am committed to nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. My approach to each client is marked by empathy, understanding, and a nonjudgmental perspective, honoring the uniqueness of their personal journey. Working with children and adolescents, I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet their emotional and developmental needs, while collaborating with their families to enhance their overall wholeness and autonomy.
Jessica Miller
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, AR 72601
An ideal client is a 6-18 year-old who is struggling with depression, ADHD, social skills, anxiety, and family communication. This age can be challenging as children navigate their emotions/relationships. With a compassionate and person-centered approach, I aim to create a supportive environment where the client can express their feelings, develop effective communication skills, and build resilience. Together, we will work on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of their struggles, while equipping them with tools and strategies to manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being.
An ideal client is a 6-18 year-old who is struggling with depression, ADHD, social skills, anxiety, and family communication. This age can be challenging as children navigate their emotions/relationships. With a compassionate and person-centered approach, I aim to create a supportive environment where the client can express their feelings, develop effective communication skills, and build resilience. Together, we will work on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of their struggles, while equipping them with tools and strategies to manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being.
Kellye F Carlton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to address a number of mental health and behavioral concerns, from difficulty adjusting to life's stressors to serious emotional and behavioral challenges related to neglect, trauma, and abuse. When difficulties arise in the school setting with peers and teachers, parents often don't know where to turn for help.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to address a number of mental health and behavioral concerns, from difficulty adjusting to life's stressors to serious emotional and behavioral challenges related to neglect, trauma, and abuse. When difficulties arise in the school setting with peers and teachers, parents often don't know where to turn for help.
L.I.F.E. Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DCH, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Harrison, AR 72601
Let's get talking! Taking the first step and reaching out for help is huge, you made a big decision in getting better. If you prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home tele-counseling and email counsel is available. For those that continue to enjoy face to face counseling, we are located in a very convenient location in Mountain Home, Idaho. I have been working in mental health since 2003 with Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics. Contact me today about starting your service.
Let's get talking! Taking the first step and reaching out for help is huge, you made a big decision in getting better. If you prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home tele-counseling and email counsel is available. For those that continue to enjoy face to face counseling, we are located in a very convenient location in Mountain Home, Idaho. I have been working in mental health since 2003 with Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics. Contact me today about starting your service.
Sarah M Bramblett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
Conway, AR 72034
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families, adults and children, to deal with life's challenges. My passion for helping people who are hurting and unsatisfied with "the way things are" has enabled me to help numerous families, couples, parents, children, and individuals find a balance in life and new paths to travel.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families, adults and children, to deal with life's challenges. My passion for helping people who are hurting and unsatisfied with "the way things are" has enabled me to help numerous families, couples, parents, children, and individuals find a balance in life and new paths to travel.
Brook Mattison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
Jamie Gibson LPC, Meaningful Journeys
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paragould, AR 72450
I enjoy working with both children and adults through an interactive, individualized approach in a private, comfortable, fun setting.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor E. Frankl If you find yourself asking why, you are not alone. The journey of life is hard and no matter how hard we try, sometimes we need the support of another on that same journey. My dream has always been to offer Christian-based therapy that does not feel like therapy but instead like hope and healing. I love people, I love to laugh, and I love to do things differently.
I enjoy working with both children and adults through an interactive, individualized approach in a private, comfortable, fun setting.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor E. Frankl If you find yourself asking why, you are not alone. The journey of life is hard and no matter how hard we try, sometimes we need the support of another on that same journey. My dream has always been to offer Christian-based therapy that does not feel like therapy but instead like hope and healing. I love people, I love to laugh, and I love to do things differently.
Joyce Wesley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Plan: Modality * Individual * Marriage/Couples * Family * Group * Consultation Populations * Children * Teens * Adults Theoretical/Therapy Approaches * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Family Systems Theory/Therapy * Solution Focused Therapy * Systems Theory /Therapy.
You are your greatest asset. I realize how difficult it is to make the first step towards positive change which is why I am excited that you have made this choice. I have over seventeen years of experience in the field of counseling. I am here to help guide you on your important, yet difficult journey. I look forward to helping you realize new opportunities as we travel the path of your personal growth. Personal honesty is the key to self discovery and ultimately the path to wholeness, your decision to thrive begins with you.
Plan: Modality * Individual * Marriage/Couples * Family * Group * Consultation Populations * Children * Teens * Adults Theoretical/Therapy Approaches * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Family Systems Theory/Therapy * Solution Focused Therapy * Systems Theory /Therapy.
You are your greatest asset. I realize how difficult it is to make the first step towards positive change which is why I am excited that you have made this choice. I have over seventeen years of experience in the field of counseling. I am here to help guide you on your important, yet difficult journey. I look forward to helping you realize new opportunities as we travel the path of your personal growth. Personal honesty is the key to self discovery and ultimately the path to wholeness, your decision to thrive begins with you.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Arkansas provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Arkansas build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Arkansas build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.