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Are you hanging on by a thread? I love helping people reach their goals as parents, spouses, or individuals. You can have you ideal life. I work with adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, or lack of direction in life; parents seeking relationships that work with their children; couples wanting to repair and grow their relationship; and help managing anger or resolving trauma. I have a knack for motivating young people to their purpose and developing action steps to move forward. I am also a certified Technology Assisted/Distance Based Counselor. We can work together over video chat, phone call or text based sessions.
Are you hanging on by a thread? I love helping people reach their goals as parents, spouses, or individuals. You can have you ideal life. I work with adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, or lack of direction in life; parents seeking relationships that work with their children; couples wanting to repair and grow their relationship; and help managing anger or resolving trauma. I have a knack for motivating young people to their purpose and developing action steps to move forward. I am also a certified Technology Assisted/Distance Based Counselor. We can work together over video chat, phone call or text based sessions.
Growing Hope Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cabot, AR 72023
At Growing Hope Counseling, we love helping you recognize & develop your strengths, improve your relationships, and resolve situations or issues that may be hurting you or your loved ones. Our providers' wealth of clinical experience and life experience combined with clinical training & expertise give us a deeper understanding of your needs and how to best help you. Building a comforting and encouraging therapeutic relationship with you with respect, compassion, and a down-to-earth approach is our foundation for helping you and/or your loved ones achieve positive growth and change.
At Growing Hope Counseling, we love helping you recognize & develop your strengths, improve your relationships, and resolve situations or issues that may be hurting you or your loved ones. Our providers' wealth of clinical experience and life experience combined with clinical training & expertise give us a deeper understanding of your needs and how to best help you. Building a comforting and encouraging therapeutic relationship with you with respect, compassion, and a down-to-earth approach is our foundation for helping you and/or your loved ones achieve positive growth and change.
Online Therapists
Gail Maurer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Some of the ways I help are by using Cognitive-behavioral, Expressive arts, Sandtray, and Mindfulness-based approaches that provide new insights about your life.
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.
Some of the ways I help are by using Cognitive-behavioral, Expressive arts, Sandtray, and Mindfulness-based approaches that provide new insights about your life.
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.
Rachel Caroline Casebolt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHST
Verified Verified
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Using play therapy, sandtray therapy and expressive arts therapy I am able to make a connection with your child and provide an atmosphere where healing and growth can occur.
Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian raising a child who is experiencing difficulties in life? Do you feel at a loss to help your child right now? Do you want to find a way to help your child with the pain and suffering he or she is going through? Has your child experienced a loss recently? A big transition in life (going to a new school, moving, a divorce in the family, addition of a sibling, loss of a loved one, medical issues in the family, etc.)? Is your child experiencing behavior problems in school or at home? Is he or she acting differently all of a sudden? Is your teen confused and searching for his or her true identity?
Using play therapy, sandtray therapy and expressive arts therapy I am able to make a connection with your child and provide an atmosphere where healing and growth can occur.
Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian raising a child who is experiencing difficulties in life? Do you feel at a loss to help your child right now? Do you want to find a way to help your child with the pain and suffering he or she is going through? Has your child experienced a loss recently? A big transition in life (going to a new school, moving, a divorce in the family, addition of a sibling, loss of a loved one, medical issues in the family, etc.)? Is your child experiencing behavior problems in school or at home? Is he or she acting differently all of a sudden? Is your teen confused and searching for his or her true identity?
I also use expressive arts modalities - such as drawing, writing, music, and more - to help you view issues in a different light and develop creative solutions.
My ideal client is someone who is willing and ready to make an active change in their life. As a creative and expressive therapist I work well with clients that are willing to utilize artistic strategies, view things from many perspectives, and use out of the box thinking. Those who wish to have a collaborative, warm, and empathetic therapeutic relationship are a great fit. I tend to work well with clients who struggle with things such as depression, anxiety, burn-out, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ issues, adjustment issues, or interpersonal issues and are prepared to collaboratively design specific and time-oriented goals.
I also use expressive arts modalities - such as drawing, writing, music, and more - to help you view issues in a different light and develop creative solutions.
My ideal client is someone who is willing and ready to make an active change in their life. As a creative and expressive therapist I work well with clients that are willing to utilize artistic strategies, view things from many perspectives, and use out of the box thinking. Those who wish to have a collaborative, warm, and empathetic therapeutic relationship are a great fit. I tend to work well with clients who struggle with things such as depression, anxiety, burn-out, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ issues, adjustment issues, or interpersonal issues and are prepared to collaboratively design specific and time-oriented goals.
Dorcas VanGilst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058 (Online Only)
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
You are more than a list of symptoms! Do you need a healthcare professional who sees you as an entire person? Every part of your life has and will impact how you think and how you feel. There are so many ways to approach emotional struggles. Each person has a unique story and an individual experience. Consequently, I take a holistic approach to exploring and helping you understand how to shift your life for the better.
You are more than a list of symptoms! Do you need a healthcare professional who sees you as an entire person? Every part of your life has and will impact how you think and how you feel. There are so many ways to approach emotional struggles. Each person has a unique story and an individual experience. Consequently, I take a holistic approach to exploring and helping you understand how to shift your life for the better.
Bambi Marie Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP ™, RPT-S ™, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maumelle, AR 72113 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas or relationships? Whether you're an adult, teen, or child grappling with these challenges, or if you or your family is undergoing significant changes or stressors know that you're not alone. Therapy offers a sanctuary—a safe haven where you can unpack your burdens, explore your emotions, and acquire invaluable coping mechanisms. It's a place where your story matters, and where you're truly seen and heard. I'm here to accompany you on your journey towards healing, offering guidance and support every step of the way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas or relationships? Whether you're an adult, teen, or child grappling with these challenges, or if you or your family is undergoing significant changes or stressors know that you're not alone. Therapy offers a sanctuary—a safe haven where you can unpack your burdens, explore your emotions, and acquire invaluable coping mechanisms. It's a place where your story matters, and where you're truly seen and heard. I'm here to accompany you on your journey towards healing, offering guidance and support every step of the way.
My ideal client is self motivated, verbally expressive, with therapy goals of improvement and growth. They ask questions and use suggestions from session. They usually like homework and I love to see the change in them.
My ideal client is self motivated, verbally expressive, with therapy goals of improvement and growth. They ask questions and use suggestions from session. They usually like homework and I love to see the change in them.
Monique Randle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72114 (Online Only)
Are you a Black or queer woman grappling with the lingering pain of relational trauma? Do past betrayals or experiences of emotional abandonment make it hard to trust & build healthy connections? Ready to rediscover your worth & break free from those old, toxic patterns? If so, let's embark on a journey of healing together. I'm Monique, a relational trauma therapist specializing in helping women like you reclaim their power & build fulfilling relationships. We'll work together to understand the roots of your struggles, rewrite your story, & cultivate a sense of safety & self-worth.
Are you a Black or queer woman grappling with the lingering pain of relational trauma? Do past betrayals or experiences of emotional abandonment make it hard to trust & build healthy connections? Ready to rediscover your worth & break free from those old, toxic patterns? If so, let's embark on a journey of healing together. I'm Monique, a relational trauma therapist specializing in helping women like you reclaim their power & build fulfilling relationships. We'll work together to understand the roots of your struggles, rewrite your story, & cultivate a sense of safety & self-worth.
Carrie Calhoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72202
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are struggling with a life change (life-limiting diagnosis, divorce, a new phase of life), a loss (death, a relationship, job, sense of your own independence), feeling stuck (life isn't moving in the direction you had hoped, you want to feel different but just don't know where to start), or you are in pain (physical or emotional), I can be a non-biased sounding board and guide. I like to meet my clients "right where they are" and help you with tools to move in the direction you wish to be. I'm easy to talk to, not afraid to talk about hard things, and mix in my own "humanness" with a dose of humor in our sessions.
Whether you are struggling with a life change (life-limiting diagnosis, divorce, a new phase of life), a loss (death, a relationship, job, sense of your own independence), feeling stuck (life isn't moving in the direction you had hoped, you want to feel different but just don't know where to start), or you are in pain (physical or emotional), I can be a non-biased sounding board and guide. I like to meet my clients "right where they are" and help you with tools to move in the direction you wish to be. I'm easy to talk to, not afraid to talk about hard things, and mix in my own "humanness" with a dose of humor in our sessions.
Ashley Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Theraplay Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Theraplay Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
Hello beautiful soul! Looking for a solid space to land as you transition major internal shifts?
Hello beautiful soul! Looking for a solid space to land as you transition major internal shifts?
Between our 2 therapists, all major insurances, Medicaid, and the PASSE's are accepted as well as private pay.
Between our 2 therapists, all major insurances, Medicaid, and the PASSE's are accepted as well as private pay.
Brandi Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to work in partnership with clients to assist them in recognizing their strengths, self-worth, and resilience to promote growth and positive changes. I have over a decade of experience (including: individual, family/couples, and group therapy) addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including: past hurts (trauma), substance abuse, depression, anger, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, loss of touch with reality, relationship issues, and various types of adjustments to life changes. My ideal client is overcoming adversity. "You MATTER. Your story matters.. and the rest is still unwritten".
My goal is to work in partnership with clients to assist them in recognizing their strengths, self-worth, and resilience to promote growth and positive changes. I have over a decade of experience (including: individual, family/couples, and group therapy) addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including: past hurts (trauma), substance abuse, depression, anger, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, loss of touch with reality, relationship issues, and various types of adjustments to life changes. My ideal client is overcoming adversity. "You MATTER. Your story matters.. and the rest is still unwritten".
As a practicing clinician for 15 years, most of my work is with children/adolescents – ages 3-17 years - specializing in anxiety, ADHD, Autism spectrum, adjustment challenges, & trauma issues. I have experience with children in all care levels of need: school-based to outpatient to residential environments.
As a practicing clinician for 15 years, most of my work is with children/adolescents – ages 3-17 years - specializing in anxiety, ADHD, Autism spectrum, adjustment challenges, & trauma issues. I have experience with children in all care levels of need: school-based to outpatient to residential environments.
Paula M Mainard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.
Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.
Secure Foundation Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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.
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.
Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.