Chronic Illness Therapists in Washington County, AR

Your well-being is my top priority. Whether you're navigating through life's twists and turns or striving for personal growth, I am here to offer guidance and support as you work towards your goals. I am passionate about helping individuals work through and process depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, chronic illness, grief, as well as life transitions and stressors.

I am a licensed clinical therapist with experience working in a variety of settings and a range of issues, including depression and anxiety, grief, self esteem, life transitions, and chronic illness. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and kind. My goal is to provide a supportive space for self exploration in order to help clients experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I focus on self-understanding, self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience.

People consider therapy for a variety of reasons & I'm here to help through NWA Therapy's team. My experience working in a hospice setting has helped me learn so much to support and counsel someone as they journey through grief and loss. My work in dialysis has informed me on strategies to help patients manage the emotional stress of chronic illness & medical concerns. Work in a psychiatric hospital exposed me to patients struggling with significant mental health problems. I want to partner with you as we work together through the struggles of life including depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions.

I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths, set goals, and work towards achieving their dreams. I love helping people make connections to have a greater understanding of their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Sometimes you might feel sad, misunderstood, frustrated, or overwhelmed. Other times, you might experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life challenges. Whatever season of life you're in, you belong here! I use a holistic approach to overall healing, incorporating mind and body connections. I have experience working with individuals in all ages and stages.

You are not the problem, the Problem is the problem. While stress, conflict and even sadness are to be expected on occasion, they are not meant to be the ruling elements in your life. Many people respond to current situations based on past experience; positive or not. If you’ve experienced trauma (emotional, physical, sexual and/or racial) or chronic illness it tends to affect how you react to stress. It may cause you to be paralyzed, unable to complete a simple task. Do you desire a future where the past no longer rules today? A future where you are free to make the best choice for you giving you a contented and hopeful life?

I strive to provide a warm, respectful, comfortable environment for you to explore your life and areas of discontent. I believe people can benefit from therapy at any stage in life, things come up and often we need a sounding board to gain insight into our future goals or past experiences. When something is off in our lives, it is difficult to figure out how to move forward to achieve balance. My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered to make significant changes in your life and improve overall well being.

Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.

My approach to counseling is holistic because of the relationships between our minds, emotions, physical bodies, and spirits. Stress and stress management involve all aspects of our being. New research shows the connection between chronic stress in childhood and chronic physical and emotional illness in adults, and mind-body approaches that can help with healing. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ clients and their families. I am challenged and inspired by the difficulties that LGBTQ people face as they embrace their identities. Always, I want to support my clients in becoming their best, most authentic selves.

My clients are some of the most resilient and amazing people I know. I love walking alongside them and feel so honored to get to do this work. I primarily work with people who have experienced trauma or neglect at some point in their lives. I love getting to help clients as they become more of themselves and learn to love themselves. Every person has what they need inside them already. We all just need help and safety on the journey to find our true selves.

I currently have a waitlist for new patients. I am pleased to be part of a practice that specializes in neurodivergence, something near and dear to my heart and own lived experience. I believe you as the patient are the expert on your own life and you are the true pilot of your treatment. Therapy to me is collaborating with you to help you find ways to enjoy life more and feel encouraged to make changes, even when change is often so intimidating.

For individuals and organizations needing specialized psychological knowledge, I can help. As a licensed clinical psychologist and principal at Jordan Consulting and Psychological Services (JCPS), I provide tailored psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation services. JCPS is an independent private practice that serves the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas.

Overwhelmed by life. Burnt out. A master of stuffing away emotions so that you can get through the day. You earned a gold star in making sure everyone else is happy, but don’t know how to protect your own happiness. Your internal voice has become your harshest critic. You need a break, but if you slow down for too long the memories and the inner critic become too overwhelming. So you keep moving and working and doing all the things just to keep the thoughts away.

Taking in-person & telehealth clients - I’m happy you have made it here and can’t wait to see how therapy might improve your life. I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and couples. While I work with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, I have specific experience working with trauma, abuse, anxiety, attachment/relationship dynamics, identity development, and adjustment to life changes. Often people who are seeking therapy are hoping to find a sense of control in their life and assurance that they are not alone in their experiences. No matter what brings you to seek therapy, I am here for your journey.

Deciding to get counseling is a brave step. It takes courage to risk being vulnerable with a stranger, but seeking an ally to help when you feel stuck or overwhelmed is a sign of mental health. As a counselor, I seek to form a partnership of equals with clients. I have been on both sides of the counseling relationship, and I know how powerful it can be to connect in a validating and supportive environment. I love counseling in part because I often learn as much from my clients as I have from being a client myself.

What could your life look like six months from now if you took a step toward healing today? Often, the hardest part is just starting. Depression, anxiety, grief, shame, and a number of other treatable concerns can leave you in a hopeless place. Are friends/family at a loss of how to help you? Are you struggling with a recent change in your life? Do you feel alone? If you remember nothing else, I want you to remember that you are more capable than you believe, and even a speck of hope is still hope.

Your life and self are ever changing and full of challenges which may present with thoughts, feelings, and actions you may not fully understand. Understanding yourself and facing changes and challenges can be intimidating, confusing, and lonely, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you need a safe place, a listening ear, or an outside perspective, I’d like to provide you with these, along with the emotional support and guidance to help you gain the tools and skills needed to get to know yourself better, reach your personalized goals, and become more in control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

I consider it a privilege to work with and walk beside each of my clients. I utilize Cognitive Behavior and Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality care in the shortest time frame possible. I use psychological and personality assessments and practical tools to help individuals and couples live a more fulfilled, intentional, and aware life. I believe the way to live your best fulfilled life is to understand your "why" and increase your self-awareness. My experience as a therapist for over 25 years and being an RN allows me to consider each of my client's emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to make changes and see improvement in their life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, down, anxious, lonely, or struggling in a relationship? These are symptoms telling you something isn't right, and you may need help figuring out what to do differently in order to feel better. You have probably tried several things, before seeking counseling, that haven't gotten you the results you want. Issues are always multifaceted, and it can be very difficult to figure out on your own. I will work to equip and empower you to move forward in confidence.

I believe everyone has the ability to be free from their own misery and to be their true selves. My role as your therapist will be to facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement by providing a safe and friendly environment where you feel completely free to be you. The real raw version of yourself without the mask. I use a variety of validating approaches that empowers and motivates you in the therapeutic process.