Couples Counseling Therapists in Mississippi County, AR

"When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." -Brene Brown. Believing these words, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space for adult individuals, couples and families to own and process their stories, while finding meaning, healing and growth. We are dynamic people, capable of change and restoration, and it is an honor to facilitate and walk with a person through this process. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, problematic sexual behaviors, marital concerns, trauma, anger management and more.

Life can be hard at times. Periods of depression, anxiety, and even self doubt can cause you to feel that your foundation is unstable. It is possible for you to stand on a SECURE FOUNDATION! Therapy is simply me walking alongside you, helping you get where you desire to be. I will offer support and empathy along the way. During our sessions I will use my professional experience and training to ensure that you achieve your desired goals. We will be committed to your well-being, growth, and self development every step of the way. We also offer couple and family therapy to help create a healthy family unit.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of experience. I do Professional Christian Counseling. I previously worked for Meier New Life Clinic and worked with clients with many different needs and conditions. I have experience with individuals with depression, shame, anxiety, stress, sexual issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, eating disorders and anger. I am committed to helping couples build a solid foundation for a strong and loving marriage. I can help couples manage conflict, strengthen their emotional connection and build a solid friendship.

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I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through personal struggles that cause functional impairments. I utilize a holistic therapy approach focusing on each individual's emotional, relational, and physical needs. This modality helps to inspire and guide clients to change towards a healthier and more balanced life so that they can thrive. A key component to my practice is developing a compassionate and authentic therapeutic relationship with those I work with. Therapy is a safe place where I hope to assist you in exploring the past, creating peace in the present, and developing hope for the future.

If you are tired of internal struggles with trying to manage people and the world around you. Are you failing in moving forward ? “Let’s change it together one session at a time.” I am a License Clinical Social Worker Therapist in AR, LA, MS who has worked as a Mental Health Professional for over 12 years. I provide treatment for various mental disorders, including those developed from trauma , infertility and/ or life stressors. My experience in healthcare has enabled success in transforming lives. This is achieved through inner work of individual and family sessions conducted in a tranquil office setting and/or Telehealth.

I primarily work with adolescent males (i.e., ages 13-26), but I also have experience working with young adults who are single or married. I also have experience providing pre-marital through Prepare/Enrich for couples that are considering marriage. My work with clients addresses a range of issues, including family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other issues. I am trained to provide EMDR and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to my clients in addition to bringing my training as a Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT-Intern) and a Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT)to bear on these issues.

Life can be messy and complicated, and finding a therapist to trust and connect with can seem extremely daunting. If you are seeking a retreat from the storms of your life, I would love to help you. I bring my non-judgmental, down-to-earth style to every session, and have a special passion for work with the LGBTQ+ community and people with dual diagnosis, substance use and mental heath. I have experience treating those with depression, PTSD/trauma response, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, divorce, work stress, relationship issues and anyone recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization.

I am a multi-degreed Chicago native, who graduated from ASU with an Education Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a passion for community and helping others obtain total wellness. I enjoy working with varied populations, i.e., families, couples, adolescents, children, young adults, multicultural populations, and passionately strives, through therapeutic support, to effectively address personal life challenges. I feel proficient in working with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, SMIs, and LGBTQIA+ social, individual/community relationship issues.

Life and relationships are hard. We often try to manage it on our own, but sometimes it becomes too much to bear. Our thoughts become distorted and we enter into unhealthy cycles of behavior trying to survive. Making the decision to seek psychotherapy requires one to be both brave and vulnerable at the same time. Reaching out for help takes guts and I am always honored to be a part of someone's journey. You remain in control while I walk along side you as a trained listener who helps you to make sense of your experience and encourages you to make desired changes along the way. Don't remain stuck, keep moving forward.

I am a Licensed Clinical/Certified Social worker and licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. I love direct clinical practice and have missed providing clients with assistance on their journey to wellness and happiness. Having gone through several life transitions along the way, I love guiding others through that process as well. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples and have experience working with all populations including veterans and active duty service members.

My work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is devoted to helping individuals and families have a more fulfilling life by growing from their struggles and healing from their pain. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, family issues, parenting problems, trauma, mood issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and anger issues. Whether they are working towards enlightenment and insight or symptom-relief and improved function, my hope is that together we can work to achieve their goals. I promise to be there every step of the journey.

I have a passion for working with people seeking to find healing, growth, and a sense of identity in their lives. I strive to provide a calm, safe, and supportive space for all people. I have experience with career counseling, assessment, family, couples, and individual therapy formats dealing with a variety of issues, including family and/or marital conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, etc.. I work alongside my clients to help empower and support them on their individual journeys.