Child Therapists in Arkansas
Jack Arneze Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72206 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with children and families.
I am the Lead Therapist and Director of Arkansas Holistic Therapy (AHT). AHT is a mental health counseling center that provides traditional psychotherapy services with ecological-based interventions to support overall health outcomes. I’m a LCSW trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children & adolescents, Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). AHT’s goal is to provide self-directed, therapeutic interventions to holistically improve psycho-social-emotional outcomes for our clients.
I have extensive experience working with children and families.
I am the Lead Therapist and Director of Arkansas Holistic Therapy (AHT). AHT is a mental health counseling center that provides traditional psychotherapy services with ecological-based interventions to support overall health outcomes. I’m a LCSW trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children & adolescents, Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). AHT’s goal is to provide self-directed, therapeutic interventions to holistically improve psycho-social-emotional outcomes for our clients.
Chelsi Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in play therapy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I am honored to work with children and to provide a safe place for them to resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development, specifically through play. My work with children involves meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally through play therapy, while also working with their families to improve daily functioning. Play therapy gives children the capability to improve regulation skills, tolerate frustrations, and improve relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in play therapy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I am honored to work with children and to provide a safe place for them to resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development, specifically through play. My work with children involves meeting them where they are emotionally and developmentally through play therapy, while also working with their families to improve daily functioning. Play therapy gives children the capability to improve regulation skills, tolerate frustrations, and improve relationships.
Rachel Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cabot, AR 72023
I use a person centered approach to provide interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, SandTray Therapy, and Play Therapy to aid anxiety, depression, anger management, chronic illness, low self-esteem, relationship issues, codependency, child behavior issues, and family conflict.
I am proud to be a Licensed Certified Social Worker who enjoys partnering with individuals and families to help overcome difficult seasons of life. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, families, and adults. I am known for my genuine, non-judgmental approach, meeting my clients where they are in life with compassion and empathy. My ultimate goal is to help guide my clients to become the best version of themselves, equipping them with skills to regulate difficult emotions and learn effective communication so their desires and dreams become a reality.
I use a person centered approach to provide interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, SandTray Therapy, and Play Therapy to aid anxiety, depression, anger management, chronic illness, low self-esteem, relationship issues, codependency, child behavior issues, and family conflict.
I am proud to be a Licensed Certified Social Worker who enjoys partnering with individuals and families to help overcome difficult seasons of life. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, families, and adults. I am known for my genuine, non-judgmental approach, meeting my clients where they are in life with compassion and empathy. My ultimate goal is to help guide my clients to become the best version of themselves, equipping them with skills to regulate difficult emotions and learn effective communication so their desires and dreams become a reality.
Therapy & Assessment Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032
Therapy & Assessment Center (TAC) is a place for clients to find indiviudal purpose and family healing. We treat children (starting at 3 years-old). TAC offers a creative enviroment for children to address emotional and behavior issues through play therapy and behavior modification. TAC has an amazing sensory-based play therapy room that your children will love. TAC takes the time to teach parents creative parenting techniques to use at home. TAC also treats teens and adults of all ages.
Therapy & Assessment Center (TAC) is a place for clients to find indiviudal purpose and family healing. We treat children (starting at 3 years-old). TAC offers a creative enviroment for children to address emotional and behavior issues through play therapy and behavior modification. TAC has an amazing sensory-based play therapy room that your children will love. TAC takes the time to teach parents creative parenting techniques to use at home. TAC also treats teens and adults of all ages.
Christy Miller
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
Are you a parent/guardian struggling to help your child or adolescent? You may feel helpless and isolated if your child is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. I can help you by working with your child from a developmentally appropriate approach. Each person has a unique journey, and no one should ever feel they must navigate it alone. Therefore, throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment as we work collaboratively to help. I’ll also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with tools to feel more empowered.
Are you a parent/guardian struggling to help your child or adolescent? You may feel helpless and isolated if your child is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. I can help you by working with your child from a developmentally appropriate approach. Each person has a unique journey, and no one should ever feel they must navigate it alone. Therefore, throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment as we work collaboratively to help. I’ll also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with tools to feel more empowered.
Erica Hutchison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I feel privileged to work with children and help them to heal emotionally, repair relationships, and improve daily functioning. I believe that all children possess the inner resources to heal themselves. I also believe that play therapy, family support, and the child's relationship with the therapist, best enable children to access those inner resources so they can heal, move forward, and be successful.
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I feel privileged to work with children and help them to heal emotionally, repair relationships, and improve daily functioning. I believe that all children possess the inner resources to heal themselves. I also believe that play therapy, family support, and the child's relationship with the therapist, best enable children to access those inner resources so they can heal, move forward, and be successful.
Rachel Caroline Casebolt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHST
Verified Verified
Heber Springs, AR 72543
I can help your child through these difficult times.
Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian raising a child who is experiencing difficulties in life? Do you feel at a loss to help your child right now? Do you want to find a way to help your child with the pain and suffering he or she is going through? Has your child experienced a loss recently? A big transition in life (going to a new school, moving, a divorce in the family, addition of a sibling, loss of a loved one, medical issues in the family, etc.)? Is your child experiencing behavior problems in school or at home? Is he or she acting differently all of a sudden? Is your teen confused and searching for his or her true identity?
I can help your child through these difficult times.
Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian raising a child who is experiencing difficulties in life? Do you feel at a loss to help your child right now? Do you want to find a way to help your child with the pain and suffering he or she is going through? Has your child experienced a loss recently? A big transition in life (going to a new school, moving, a divorce in the family, addition of a sibling, loss of a loved one, medical issues in the family, etc.)? Is your child experiencing behavior problems in school or at home? Is he or she acting differently all of a sudden? Is your teen confused and searching for his or her true identity?
Claudia Reading
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, AR 72601
I can assist those who struggle with anxiety and depressive distress in developing coping skills. They will create treatment goals that align with their desires that provide improvements in their lives. This primarily applies to those who are ages 6-25 years old. Behavior modification is in congruence with managing anxious and depressive distress with children.
I can assist those who struggle with anxiety and depressive distress in developing coping skills. They will create treatment goals that align with their desires that provide improvements in their lives. This primarily applies to those who are ages 6-25 years old. Behavior modification is in congruence with managing anxious and depressive distress with children.
Katie Crosby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
I help children, adolescents, and families heal from the wounds of trauma through neuroscience & trauma-focused services. I provide assessments, counseling and educational services that utilizes the brain’s ability to grow and heal to overcome the wounds of childhood trauma. My drive and passion is seeing you THRIVE, rather than just survive!
I help children, adolescents, and families heal from the wounds of trauma through neuroscience & trauma-focused services. I provide assessments, counseling and educational services that utilizes the brain’s ability to grow and heal to overcome the wounds of childhood trauma. My drive and passion is seeing you THRIVE, rather than just survive!
Ashley Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
I also see Infant/toddler, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Theraplay Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
I also see Infant/toddler, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Theraplay Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
Erin May Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Erin received her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Arkansas, and has been active in the mental health field for 20 years. While her primary focus has been with children, adolescents and families, she also has experience working with adults across the lifespan. She works with clients struggling with depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and parenting issues. She is an affirmation therapist who is passionate about providing mental health services for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Erin will support you in creating meaningful and lasting changes in your relationships, your family, and in yourself.
Erin received her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Arkansas, and has been active in the mental health field for 20 years. While her primary focus has been with children, adolescents and families, she also has experience working with adults across the lifespan. She works with clients struggling with depression, self-harm, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and parenting issues. She is an affirmation therapist who is passionate about providing mental health services for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Erin will support you in creating meaningful and lasting changes in your relationships, your family, and in yourself.
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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.
Casandra Quinn Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, EdS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401
You’ve landed here for a reason. Maybe it’s that you need a safe place to talk…to just get help with all the overwhelming feelings in your life right now. Or, maybe you’re feeling some depression, anxiety, struggles with parenting, or just with being an adult in today’s world. Good news - you can now rest easy because you’re in the right place. Providing safety and security as well as a judgment-free space is EXACTLY what I do for all of my clients. Through working together, you’ll experience HOPE. Hope that tomorrow will be better, and hope that you or your child can find ways to cope better through difficult days.
You’ve landed here for a reason. Maybe it’s that you need a safe place to talk…to just get help with all the overwhelming feelings in your life right now. Or, maybe you’re feeling some depression, anxiety, struggles with parenting, or just with being an adult in today’s world. Good news - you can now rest easy because you’re in the right place. Providing safety and security as well as a judgment-free space is EXACTLY what I do for all of my clients. Through working together, you’ll experience HOPE. Hope that tomorrow will be better, and hope that you or your child can find ways to cope better through difficult days.
Patrick Tyler Luse
Counselor, LAC, MA, ADHD -, CCSP
Verified Verified
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about life's challenges? I believe that every individual, regardless of age, background, or situation, deserves support and healing. With compassion, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop effective coping strategies. Whether you or your child/teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or any other personal struggle, I am here to help you navigate your journey towards personal growth and well-being. Don't face your transitions and milestones alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about life's challenges? I believe that every individual, regardless of age, background, or situation, deserves support and healing. With compassion, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop effective coping strategies. Whether you or your child/teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or any other personal struggle, I am here to help you navigate your journey towards personal growth and well-being. Don't face your transitions and milestones alone.
Holly Gilliam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Greenwood, AR 72936
Some of my favorites include: art, EMDR for trauma, and Child Centered Play therapy for younger children.
My goal is to help others find peace in their lives. I love working with families who struggle to maintain a calm home because It Is Hard! Sometimes we find it’s ourselves that block peace. I also very much enjoy helping all ages individually find out what triggers them and how to regulate to find peace in themselves.
Some of my favorites include: art, EMDR for trauma, and Child Centered Play therapy for younger children.
My goal is to help others find peace in their lives. I love working with families who struggle to maintain a calm home because It Is Hard! Sometimes we find it’s ourselves that block peace. I also very much enjoy helping all ages individually find out what triggers them and how to regulate to find peace in themselves.
Lena Hancock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032 (Online Only)
Life comes with challenges. Among those could be a divorce, loss of a loved one, a single or series of traumatic events or transitional struggles. Adults and children are effected in different ways. The manifestation of those effects can differ in behavior; sadness, worry, as well as difficulty making decisions . I have the training to help you and or your family work through the issues and learn a set of skills to help you cope with these challenges.
Life comes with challenges. Among those could be a divorce, loss of a loved one, a single or series of traumatic events or transitional struggles. Adults and children are effected in different ways. The manifestation of those effects can differ in behavior; sadness, worry, as well as difficulty making decisions . I have the training to help you and or your family work through the issues and learn a set of skills to help you cope with these challenges.
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.
Valerie Whitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I have experience working in various settings (residential, day treatment, outpatient), with a wide array of clients and concerns with the majority of my experience working with children and families.
Sessions are client-centered and assist clients in reaching their goals. I like to serve as a guide and a helper to assist in unpacking complicated things. I believe that people have the answers inside them and sometimes need some assistance in seeing things more clearly to live their best lives.
I have experience working in various settings (residential, day treatment, outpatient), with a wide array of clients and concerns with the majority of my experience working with children and families.
Sessions are client-centered and assist clients in reaching their goals. I like to serve as a guide and a helper to assist in unpacking complicated things. I believe that people have the answers inside them and sometimes need some assistance in seeing things more clearly to live their best lives.
Chelsea Macy
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cabot, AR 72023
Depression and anxiety are at an all-time high, especially among children, teens, and young adults. Their mental health is controlled by peers, social media, and high expectations administered by family. Sometimes, a traumatic event occurs and their lives spin out of control. Many individuals who struggle with their mental health at such a young age begin to fill the void of what they believe is missing in their lives with negative vices. Some, unfortunately, turn to self-harm and have suicidal ideations.
Depression and anxiety are at an all-time high, especially among children, teens, and young adults. Their mental health is controlled by peers, social media, and high expectations administered by family. Sometimes, a traumatic event occurs and their lives spin out of control. Many individuals who struggle with their mental health at such a young age begin to fill the void of what they believe is missing in their lives with negative vices. Some, unfortunately, turn to self-harm and have suicidal ideations.
Carol Bailey
Counselor, EdS, LAC, CSC, GCDF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Are you or your loved ones struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, current events, or behaviors that interfere with daily life? Is it time for change? Imagine overcoming these challenges and finding that calm, inner peace. Sometimes you just need to talk to process your thoughts and emotions. Let’ explore the barriers that impair one’s ability to move forward or make changes. I have many years of experience working with children, teens, parents, and adults in both the school setting and in therapy concerning low self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, life adjustments, and behavior.
Are you or your loved ones struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, current events, or behaviors that interfere with daily life? Is it time for change? Imagine overcoming these challenges and finding that calm, inner peace. Sometimes you just need to talk to process your thoughts and emotions. Let’ explore the barriers that impair one’s ability to move forward or make changes. I have many years of experience working with children, teens, parents, and adults in both the school setting and in therapy concerning low self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, life adjustments, and behavior.
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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.