Family Therapy in Arkansas

We all have struggles in life. But we don’t have to be defined by our struggles. Whether you’re struggling with mental health issues like anxiety or depression, issues of grief and loss, relationship issues, workplace tension, unresolved childhood trauma, or just need some help working through current life stressors, I’d be honored to help you find a way forward with strength, grace, dignity, and integrity. I believe it’s important to meet you where you are, listening intently to how you’re processing the hard stuff of life, and providing you with wise counsel, practical coping skills, and a safe place to practice being different.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the many changes life has thrown your way? Are you caring for a loved one suffering from a chronic or terminal illness or the debilitating stages of Alzheimer's Disease? Have you experienced grief, loss, suffering, anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like facing the day in the morning is too much? Imagine waking up rested in the morning feeling comfortable in your own skin. Managing all the daily demands of your day and still have the confidence to make the decisions needed to the best of your ability.

Do you struggle to find answers to the big questions in your life? Does your ability to enjoy the present get hijacked by memories from your past or fears about your future? Do you experience strange physical feelings or intrusive emotions that feel like they're beyond your control and that your doctor can’t explain?

Just by reading this, you are showing your strength and courage to take the first step to speak with a therapist. For many people, it is a scary step to make and keep a counseling appointment. People often worry and wonder things like, what will counseling be like, what will the therapist ask me, and will therapy really help me? When I meet you, I will commend you for your courage to come to counseling and we will discuss what brings you to counseling. Then we will make what I call a counseling GPS. This is a plan of how to get from where you are to where you want to be (through counseling).

I am licensed in Arkansas LCSW 7331-C, Washington State LICSW-LW61228901, Georgia LCSW-CSW008640, Louisiana LCSW 17421. I require my clients to engage and follow DBT protocol. I have completed my Linehan DBT Certification. I love to treat individuals that want change and need support. If you are unsure you want DBT or you want to work hard to change your life, I am not the therapist for you. I take what I do very seriously and love it. I am currently undergoing certification for eating disorder specialist through IAEDP, ending Dec 2023.

I've worked in community mental health for the last several years helping children and adolescents cope with various concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, substance use, sexual identity struggles, and family stressors. I have also worked extensively with families to resolve conflict and facilitate effective communication. Sometimes just having an unbiased pair of fresh ears in the conversation can open up a new perspective and help build understanding within a family. The goal is to help families develop their communication skills and build positive emotional connections.

Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed more days than not? Do you need help processing past circumstances and making a plan for your future to be bright and full of possibility? Jenny has been a counselor for over 10 years and enjoys meeting with adults, students, teens, children, and families needing a reset, hope, and healing due to issues interfering in your life. She considers it a privilege to journey alongside of you in this process toward healing and support. Jenny enjoys walking through your stories with you and processing changes or boundaries to implement to help aid you in moving forward in a positive way!

I have experience working with children through geriatric populations. I provide individual, family, relationship, and group services through telehealth. I will work with you to assist you to identify your needs and the goals you wish to achieve. I recognize that people can and do struggle with overwhelming emotions and sometimes need help to calm and overcome them. Some of these emotions are hardwired but others have come from the trauma a person has suffered in their life. I will work to assist you to develop coping skills to be better able to deal with your emotions and everyday life.

Are you tired of going through the motions in life or your relationship? Feeling STUCK or struggling with communication? Our approach has helped couples and individuals overcome strenuous challenges and master the skills to maintain healthy relationships and lifestyles. Our techniques are simple, we use evidence based tools and models that have helped hundreds of couples and individuals target personal growth such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

Are you struggling? If yes, I can help you find answers. I also work with couples in crisis and provide marriage therapy & counseling for those who are thinking about ending the relationship, but are confused and don't know what they want. My expertise is helping you out of the confusion in a way that is in the best interest of you and your family. I am extensively trained in the treatment of trauma and can help you get to the roots of why your life isn't working. Also, for those in the military, I've a special place in my heart for you. (see below)

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) providing individual, child, and family counseling. I use both talk and play therapies to help clients meet their goals and find healing. I work with a variety symptoms including depression, anxiety, self-esteem/worth, behavioral issues, trauma, loss/grief/, divorce, life adjustments, and abuse. I believe that healing happens through safe and meaningful connection. If this seems like a good fit for you, contact me to get started.

Sometimes, in our lives we hold onto unresolved issues from the past, which can resurface in many different forms. Anxiety, sadness, depression, and anger usually have "roots" digging deep into our pasts. Choosing to suppress or push disturbing feelings aside may work for a period of time, but will not resolve the underlying issue. As a result, ineffective, and often destructive coping patterns develop. Talking with me can break this pattern and lead to a more fulfilling life.

I often come into contact with people that have never felt comfortable expressing their emotions or in asking for help. If you are struggling with a specific problem or if you just need a safe space to open up, then you've come to the right place. I have worked in many different settings (intensive residential, day treatment, crisis intervention, court systems, and outpatient) and with varying ages of clients, from young children to post retirement adults.

Watch my bio video on my website. My goal in counseling is to use the experience I have accrued over the years, my directness, and my humor to help clients find their true self and exist in relationships the way they were created to. I believe that the root of all addiction is trauma. Instead of my clients asking, “What’s wrong with me?” I want them to ask themselves, “What happened to me?” From this vantage point, we can begin to walk the road of healing and break the bonds of shame. With significant experience in addiction/trauma treatment, I am able to provide my clients a deep understanding of their pain.

Learning to deal with everyday struggles can be an overwhelming challenge for adults, teens, and children. Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues can paralyze individuals from completing everyday tasks. Trauma related stressors may feel suffocating and isolate some people from even small successes in a day.

My ideal client may be a child or adolescent dealing with feelings of worry, sadness, or frustration that may be connected to their thoughts or behaviors. They could be struggling with challenges like self- esteem, peer/familial interactions, or handling big emotions. Our goals revolve around helping my clients develop a positive and resilient mindset. We work together to set achievable goals that promote their well-being, foster connections with others, and celebrate the diversity of their thoughts and feelings.

I believe that individuals and families who seek mental health therapy desire to make changes but often are unsure where to start. Clients bring past trauma, setbacks, feelings of hopelessness, and despair into the therapeutic setting. Navigating through life transitions can often be daunting and confusing as well. Someone who can listen and partner with clients on their journey is paramount to their recovery. Goals include a life free of the constant bombardment of destructive thoughts that interfere with the quality of relationships and a sense of purpose.

My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!