Divorce Therapists in Horatio, AR

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor in Arkansas, with over 28 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I believe each person is unique and an expert in their own life. I provide an objective, respectful, compassionate view to assist a person in areas that may hinder them from being the best version of themselves. I work with each person to establish their life goals and a path to accomplish them. My approach is to assist a person in finding the root cause of their symptoms, not just skills to cope with them.

I specialize in treating grief and trauma, using EMDR in matters of unresolved disturbance. Whether someone suffers physical pain, anxiety, or the inability to sleep due to nightmares or disruptive memories, eye movement desensitization reprocessing can help alleviate the trauma of PTSD to help put the pieces of one’s life together following a disturbing event. Trauma takes many different forms as does healing, and healing disturbance is as individual as the individual him/herself. The best part of working with clients is helping to restore joy and insight to the client’s vision for life.

I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.

Having worked as a LCSW for over 24 years, I assist my clients in identifying the strengths and skills they already possess. Then strive to work with them to find practical skills that fit their lifestyle and are useful in helping them reach the goals they have set for themselves towards a much happier and peaceful life.

My mission is to help clients through the challenges they're facing so that they're able to live full, happy, and healthy lives. Seeking help is the first step toward greater contentment and an improved ability to cope with the struggles that life invariably throws our way. I congratulate you on taking that first important (and sometimes frightening) step! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of experience in mental health. I work with adolescents, adults, families, divorced and single parents, blended families, and see people of every race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

My passion is for helping couples and individuals connect in a secure way through the process of therapy. I see adult couples and individuals, and I have experience with grief issues, sexual abuse/trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. I hope to meet you wherever you are and create space to allow you the chance to move forward where you would like to be individually and/or with your partner. I consider it a great honor for you to consider trusting me with delicate parts of your life and relationships.

Life is hardest when we’re alone in our struggles and pain. We’re wired to bond with others and find safe connections with the ones we love. But sometimes it's hard to feel safe. And when we don't feel safe all sorts of negative emotions find their way to the surface. Anxiety, depression, sometimes even behavioral ruts like anger and shame. We just get stuck. And many times it seems like the harder we try to get out of these ruts, the more stuck we seem to get. But we all want the same things in our relationships. To be seen. To be heard. Are you there for me? Can I count on you? These are healthy goals!

Life feels overwhelming. Finding a balance between family and work while maintaining your mental health seems impossible. There are times when you want to take a break, but your obligations and responsibilities demand that you keep going. You feel like you are drowning, but you’re afraid to reach out for help. You know the frenzy of anxiety and the weight of helplessness that threatens to pull you under as you fight to keep your head above the water. I understand, and I am ready to join you. You and I can courageously navigate these waters so you can reclaim your joy. Lets work together, to turn your brokenness into peace.

I am passionate about helping others improve their lives. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. My experiences working in private practice, college, and a community mental health center have allowed me to work with a wide range of people and their concerns. I collaborate with numerous physicians and family practices in Hot Springs. My practice is different from other offices. My office is very relaxing and private. I recognize that your time is valuable. I'll work hard to accommodate your schedule. You are not just a number to me! Your experience is extremely important to me!

People may be dealing with family stresses such as a result of a job loss. Perhaps a child trying to cope with bullying issues. Or maybe battling depression, anxiety, addictions or other traumas. Many experience emotions too difficult to discuss. This leaves some feeling so low that nothing matters anymore. Unable to see a way out of the darkness they feel stuck, helpless, and hopeless. But there is hope.

Everyone has a rough time sometimes. This can be a result of trauma or mental health or even our own choices. My goal as a therapist is to help recover from those times and enter the next phase of healing so that the third phase of life can be amazing. Our past doesn't define us but how we respond to the past can define us. Let's work together to make that the most positive growth point.

My ideal client is someone who has hit their rock bottom and knows change must occur. Their issues could range from anxiety, to processing being an empty nester, dealing with death, caring for aging parents or children's children, navigating teen age years, etc. Their need is peace. Their goal clarity and direction to find peace within and with others.

A significant number of my clients have struggled with a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder. They have presented for treatment in inpatient psychiatric, residential, and outpatient modalities. The overarching goal has been to stabilize and learn to function in a healthy manner. Clients have expressed they have made multiple attempts without success and are looking for long term solutions to reduce their negative life consequences. Other clients have reached out for assistance with traumatic events which have occurred in their lives. They express and desire to work on these events to obtain a productive lifestyle.

Arthur Stokenbury is a highly-skilled substance abuse and trauma therapist with 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. He is retired Army infantry sergeant, who has experienced extensive combat experience. He has a secondary License in Alocholism and Drug Abuse (LADAC). He has been working in criminal rehabilitation and substance abuse for the past 11 years. Art understands how the trauma and substance abuse play hand in hand and how to break the cycle. His approach is holistic view of health encompassing the body, mind, and emotions. Integrating all aspects of an individual’s cognitions, strengths and weakness.

I have been a counselor and internationally recognized teacher for over 30 years. I believe lasting positive change is best achieved in a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that incorporates our whole self - mind, body and Spirit. My intention for each session is that the deepest wisdom, healing and transformation occur in that moment, in alignment with your personal goals and highest good. I work cooperatively with each client to choose the therapeutic methods best suited to your needs. My style is warm, supportive and empathic with a gentle dose of humor and a focus on positive change!

You feel like if you tell the truth, you may lose everything. It is embarrassing to share what is really going on, but something has to give. Maybe someone else thinks you need to go to therapy, but you think therapy is for other people and you are not one of them.

I serve older adults in times of transition and change. I know the pain of dealing with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and not feeling secure as you age. I help you feel supported as you put the pieces of your life back together again. I guide you through a process of creating coping strategies that work for you so you can get on with the business of living your life. I encourage you to make lifestyle decisions that bring about a sense of comfort and relief for a happier and healthier future. Together, we will find the things in life you want the most. Getting older can be freeing. Please call today to find out more.

I am licensed in OK and AR and offer virtual and in-person appointments. I believe taking on life's day-to-day stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming and uncontrollable. Which leads us to feel anxious, sad, and frustrated which further impacts our ability to balance each facet of our lives. It is during these strenuous times that counseling may benefit you in creating clarity and encouragement through the chaos. As a counselor, it is my privilege to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to process these concerns.

ACCEPTING PATIENTS In AR & TX. Life can knock you down and leave you feeling overwhelmed and not sure which way is up. I view therapy as a collaboration between you and I, working together to achieve the goals you would like to accomplish, rediscover your strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping and interacting with others. I teach skills to help you make positive changes while also identifying strengths you already possess to find hope among the ashes and restore balance in your life. My ideal client wants to work on: anxiety, stress, boundaries, assertiveness skills, depression, people-pleasing, OR codependency.