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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Elsbeth Fast

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
240 North Block Avenue, Suite 360, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Let's Connect (479) 269-1708
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I primarily help people who are suffering with either (or both!) Insomnia Disorder and PTSD. However I have many years of experience as a therapist and am able to treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, along with co-occuring substance use disorder and other mental health disorders. I believe in delivering evidence based therapy when clinically indicated. In my experience, clients feel better sooner when they receive the most effective treatment for their diagnosis. I also use a lot of measurement based care to routinely assess progress we are making. My ideal client is someone who is ready to enact change in their life.
I have specialty training in CBT for Insomnia as well as delivering evidence based therapy for PTSD in a "massed" format where instead of seeing me once a week for 3 to 4 months, I would see you multiple times a week for a shorter duration. There is evidence that massed PTSD treatment reduces the risk of dropout and clients get better faster.
I am routinely amazed by the resilience, strength and capacity for growth we have as human beings. I applaud you for researching opportunities to make change happen in your life and I would be honored to be a part of that process.
Call or Elsbeth Fast now for a free 15 minute consultation - (479) 269-1708

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

240 North Block Avenue

Suite 360

Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 269-1708
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

240 North Block Avenue

Suite 360

Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 269-1708
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Ambetter
  • QualChoice
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I currently accept Ambetter and QualChoice insurance. For clients covered by other insurance carriers, I can provide a superbill if they wish to seek reimbursement for seeing an out-of-network provider. Please reach out with any questions about payment or fees.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I currently accept Ambetter and QualChoice insurance. For clients covered by other insurance carriers, I can provide a superbill if they wish to seek reimbursement for seeing an out-of-network provider. Please reach out with any questions about payment or fees.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arkansas / 7435-C Elsbeth Fast
  • In Practice for 31 Years
  • Membership with Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2023
  • Attended University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Social Worker, MSW, Graduated 1993
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I have advanced training in CBT for Insomnia, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I managed a large outpatient PTSD program within the VA system for many years and also served as a master trainer and consultant for CBT for Insomnia.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I have advanced training in CBT for Insomnia, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I managed a large outpatient PTSD program within the VA system for many years and also served as a master trainer and consultant for CBT for Insomnia.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep problems from life changes (e.g., menopause)
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Insomnia treatment will target conditioned arousal to the bed, increase your sleep drive, challenge your thoughts about your sleep, and promote relaxation techniques to allow sleep to naturally unfold. PTSD treatment will directly target avoidance either through exposure exercises that are gradual yet life-changing, and challenging your thoughts and beliefs about the trauma.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Insomnia treatment will target conditioned arousal to the bed, increase your sleep drive, challenge your thoughts about your sleep, and promote relaxation techniques to allow sleep to naturally unfold. PTSD treatment will directly target avoidance either through exposure exercises that are gradual yet life-changing, and challenging your thoughts and beliefs about the trauma.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
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Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

2 Endorsements

Dr. Jeremy Allan Fowler
Dr. Jeremy Allan Fowler
PsychologistPsyD
Elsbeth is someone you can trust. She is as warm and compassionate as she is insightful and skilled. She will be dedicated to helping you find hope and healing on your path forward.
Dr. Misti J. Norton
Dr. Misti J. Norton
PsychologistPhDDBSM
I had the pleasure of working with Elsbeth Fast on a national initiative for CBT-insomnia. She is a skilled and compassionate therapist who is able to help her clients make positive changes in their sleep and their lives overall!

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
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The evidence based therapy I provide is usually time limited. With CBT-I we can usually achieve a dramatic improvement in sleep in about 6 sessions. Prolonged Exposure is typically around 10 sessions and Cognitive Processing Therapy is about 12 sessions total. For clients wanting to get significant symptom reduction in a short period of time, I recommend "massed" CPT or PE.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
The evidence based therapy I provide is usually time limited. With CBT-I we can usually achieve a dramatic improvement in sleep in about 6 sessions. Prolonged Exposure is typically around 10 sessions and Cognitive Processing Therapy is about 12 sessions total. For clients wanting to get significant symptom reduction in a short period of time, I recommend "massed" CPT or PE.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

240 North Block Avenue

Suite 360

Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 269-1708
Call for a free consultation now - (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (479) 269-1708
Photo of Elsbeth Fast, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elsbeth Fast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW