Compassion Focused Therapists in Grannis, AR

Sometimes we don't see pain on the outside. Sometimes we silently suffer alone and it does impact our life in many ways- job, friends, family, romance, our self image/esteem, confidence. Sometimes we are haunted by the past. Sometimes there is depression/anxiety/panic. These are my kinds of clients. I see you and there is hope! Often, trauma and stress is what keeps us from enjoying life. What can goals be when the mud is thick? That's what I am here for. To assist in exploring the YOU in this life journey. Getting back to or finding your true self-loving more, respect understanding of self. Increase enjoyment for life connection.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I believe in a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy and believe in meeting clients where they are. I understand the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship and encourage clients to find the right fit when seeking therapy. I am trained in brainspotting and have seen firsthand the healing it can bring. I have experience in treating a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and self-esteem among others. I have extensive experience in working with transgender children, adults, and their families.

I have an affinity for working with individuals grappling with generalized anxiety, depression, and trauma. Perhaps you are exhausted of living a life limited by worry, shame or guilt and struggle with loneliness. You may be new to therapy or a returning client needing assistance navigating life transitions or seasons. You may even need help forming healthier and positive relationships. Together we can help you reach your desired life by helping you unpack the weight you've been carrying. My goal is to provide an inviting space you can make your own and gently guide you to the direction you desire in your life.

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 a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an 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.

Helping others achieve their best self is my motivation. I have 20 years of clinical experience in facilitating people to be proactive in their ability to grow, adapt, find balance, set goals, explore ways to cope and to find meaning in life's sometimes complicated journey. My specialties include helping those with anxiety, depression, co-dependence issues and traumatic life events. I am trained in Pia Mellody's work with emotional dysfunction and the correlation to childhood origins. I served as a Supervisor for the ARBOEC for 12 years. I have 4 years experience in teaching Counseling Practicum classes at HSU.

We all experience a multitude of emotions, and, sadly, we aren't always shown the best way to communicate and work through these emotions. Instead, we often try to push them to the side. This can easily lead to difficulties in our relationships, conflict in our families, to us feeling isolated, and asking the question, "What's wrong with me?". I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate these emotions, understand their behaviors, and find connection.

I know it can be hard dealing with constant overthinking and uncertainty. Are you looking for solutions? Do you feel like nobody understands you or wants to listen? Or maybe you have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Your first step is to THINK about what you want and need. Second step is to TALK about your issues and concerns. Third step is to RELEASE what you need to allow yourself to be in a different space.

Hurts and pain leave us feeling shattered, injured, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with the constant pain from your past, feeling that you will never be happy or normal. You might not even remember a time when life didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to be happy and move forward without the past haunting or hurting you. You’re ready to have and feel peace in your heart, brain, and body. Most of all, you’re ready to know you are enough and that your future can be full of happiness and joy

Are you struggling in an area that you would like to improve? This could be your mood, your relationship with others, learning better communication, overall life satisfaction, or other areas. As a therapist, my role is to collaborate with you to establish goals to improve the identified area. One way is to tap into the your naturally built in strengths. You have used those strengths so far to make it to this point in life. I enjoy working with people and helping them reach their goals. Also, I am an ally and have experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Are you experiencing a high level of anxiety or stress? Or, are you going through a difficult period in life, such as relationship conflict or loss, a health status change, or multiple stressors piling up all at once? Trained in two helping professions, I can provide you with compassionate, knowledgeable care and actionable plans that will help you to resolve anxiety and stress and get back to enjoying life again. Whether you need to make a change, or to prevail over a change life has forced upon you, my experience and knowledge will help you to navigate difficult times and to reclaim your life.

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 a licensed mental health professional with over 11 years of clinical experience. My professional background is in Clinical Psychology with a Client-Centered focus. Client-Centered Counseling is a manner of being or an attitudinal approach that believes that positive change in people occurs in a therapeutic relationship with another person (a helper or a therapist) in which the helper provides unconditional positive regard, genuineness and empathy toward the client or patient. During my career, I have worked with all types of issues and in various stages of one’s life path.I am Looking forward to helping you.

My ideal client is one who commits to therapy and is willing to allow me to help them learn how to face their issues and resolve them. I believe in honesty, even if it means telling someone things difficult to hear. We must have honesty in order for me to help them help themselves. I want every client I see to leave therapy feeling as if they are a better version of themselves and enjoy their life. I tell my clients that my job is to work myself out of a job. There is a quote from C.S. Lewis that I feel describes my therapeutic perspective. "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny..." - C. S. Lewis

Now at 2 locations! *CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Here's the GOOD news! I LOVE WHAT I DO AND HAS AN OPENING FOR YOU! So, don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today. Your greatest possession is your next 24 HOURS. How will YOU spend them? Are you ready to take control? CALL NOW, let's BREAK THAT CHAIN and move FORWARD through this transition together! Now, here's the BEST news! TROUBLE DOESN'T LAST ALWAYS, FOR YOU ARE ONLY IN THE MEANTIME of where YOU coming from to where GOD is taking YOU to!

My name is Trina Middleton I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I hold licenses in Arkansas and Tennessee. I have been a therapist for 30 years. I currently work with clients via teletherapy. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship problems, and stress due to life transitions.

I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.

What is it you want to FIX? Where are you STUCK? What is it you don’t KNOW? Are you questioning your relationships, health, life satisfaction, or accomplishments? If you look "together" on the outside but feel different on the inside, you're not alone! Our culture demands we try to have it all, fit in, & focus on the positive. Yet guilt, self-doubt, anxiety, frustration, overwhelm, & feeling not good enough is SO common. Performing, producing, perfectionism, & people pleasing is SO exhausting. When this no longer works for you, it's time for a different approach. We'll work from the inside for your RESET!

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At Merriott Counseling Services, PLLC., my hope is for you to feel listened to/validated and, free to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive atmosphere. I aspire to help you realize you are not alone and change is possible. I genuinely care for my clients and desire to aid them in finding and developing the tools to help them thrive in life. I know it is hard to reach out for help, however it will be one of the best decisions you have ever made for yourself. At least try 1 session to begin the journey in giving yourself back to you and your loved ones.