Therapists in Arkansas
I have a MS in Counseling Psychology earned from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010. I have been an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner since 2013 which allows me to provide services most counselors cannot, such as psychological evaluations. I enjoy working everyone and I am LGBTQ affirming! I have worked with parents, children, adults, foster caregivers, behavioral health providers, caregivers for adults and children who suffer from chronic disorders, couples, as well those struggling to accept a loved one's lifestyle. I am authentic and genuine with my clients, and this is not about me this is your hour!
I have a MS in Counseling Psychology earned from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010. I have been an Independently Licensed Psychological Examiner since 2013 which allows me to provide services most counselors cannot, such as psychological evaluations. I enjoy working everyone and I am LGBTQ affirming! I have worked with parents, children, adults, foster caregivers, behavioral health providers, caregivers for adults and children who suffer from chronic disorders, couples, as well those struggling to accept a loved one's lifestyle. I am authentic and genuine with my clients, and this is not about me this is your hour!
Gail Lane
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
I work with high-functioning, change-oriented adults and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, work-life balance, and relationship issues like communication and trust. My clients often deal with life transitions, perfectionism, burnout, and self-esteem concerns. I also help with personal growth, emotional regulation, boundary setting, intimacy issues, and rebuilding trust after infidelity. Whether navigating high-stress careers, conflict, parenting concerns, or clarifying life goals, my focus is on empowering clients to create meaningful change.
I work with high-functioning, change-oriented adults and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, work-life balance, and relationship issues like communication and trust. My clients often deal with life transitions, perfectionism, burnout, and self-esteem concerns. I also help with personal growth, emotional regulation, boundary setting, intimacy issues, and rebuilding trust after infidelity. Whether navigating high-stress careers, conflict, parenting concerns, or clarifying life goals, my focus is on empowering clients to create meaningful change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work is devoted to helping individuals and families lead more fulfilling lives by growing from their struggles and healing from their pain. My clients face a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma, mood disorders, and anger issues. Whether the goal is enlightenment and insight or symptom relief and improved functioning, my aim is to support my clients in achieving their goals. I promise to be there every step of the way.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work is devoted to helping individuals and families lead more fulfilling lives by growing from their struggles and healing from their pain. My clients face a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma, mood disorders, and anger issues. Whether the goal is enlightenment and insight or symptom relief and improved functioning, my aim is to support my clients in achieving their goals. I promise to be there every step of the way.
Angela Pereira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, AR 72601 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Rachel Pinto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72114
My primary experience is in working with individuals and couples to heal relationship wounds, recover from trauma, and find new ways to interact with life’s most stubborn issues. My ideal clients probably have really tough problems, and they may be hurting very deeply, but they are also ready to try on new thoughts and behaviors to find healing and their "new normal." I work with those suffering from PTSD symptoms, severe anxiety and/or depression, as well as individuals and couples in affair recovery, blended family situations, and those going through major life changes.
My primary experience is in working with individuals and couples to heal relationship wounds, recover from trauma, and find new ways to interact with life’s most stubborn issues. My ideal clients probably have really tough problems, and they may be hurting very deeply, but they are also ready to try on new thoughts and behaviors to find healing and their "new normal." I work with those suffering from PTSD symptoms, severe anxiety and/or depression, as well as individuals and couples in affair recovery, blended family situations, and those going through major life changes.
Renewing The Mind Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Memphis, AR 72301 (Online Only)
I specialize in assisting women and men in becoming healthy and whole; assisting couples in having a strong, healthy, loving and lasting relationship; assisting you with work and life stressors; assisting people struggling with: self-esteem issues, couple's issues, family and group issues.
How is your relationship with yourself? Could you communicate better with your significant other? Are those work and life stressors getting harder to bare? I am your Christian relationship counselor. Let me help you to realize your value and how wonderful life can be when you love yourself. If you are in a committed relationship or contemplating marriage, knowing who you are will surely enhance your relationship. It will be my pleasure to assist you in truly becoming one with your significant other. Lets see how viewing work and life stressors in the appropriate light can make a difference.
I specialize in assisting women and men in becoming healthy and whole; assisting couples in having a strong, healthy, loving and lasting relationship; assisting you with work and life stressors; assisting people struggling with: self-esteem issues, couple's issues, family and group issues.
How is your relationship with yourself? Could you communicate better with your significant other? Are those work and life stressors getting harder to bare? I am your Christian relationship counselor. Let me help you to realize your value and how wonderful life can be when you love yourself. If you are in a committed relationship or contemplating marriage, knowing who you are will surely enhance your relationship. It will be my pleasure to assist you in truly becoming one with your significant other. Lets see how viewing work and life stressors in the appropriate light can make a difference.
Home Circle Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC, LSSBB
Verified Verified
Glenwood, AR 71943
Those I provide services to are struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and much more. I bring experience from multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, managed care, school setting, and hospice. These experiences will help me help you and your loved ones. Life has become more challenging and the struggles are real. Related to family, most would agree that the family would be happy if others would stop interfering with your goals for your home. Home Circle Counseling, LLC fundamental belief is that home is the most important environment and everyone wants success in it.
Those I provide services to are struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and much more. I bring experience from multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, managed care, school setting, and hospice. These experiences will help me help you and your loved ones. Life has become more challenging and the struggles are real. Related to family, most would agree that the family would be happy if others would stop interfering with your goals for your home. Home Circle Counseling, LLC fundamental belief is that home is the most important environment and everyone wants success in it.
Deanna Hardiman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Big, small, chosen, or outside of our control - life is full of things that require us to adjust and adapt. Our success in life can often be determined by our ability to navigate its changes, show resilience during its most overwhelming moments, and not lose our belief in ourselves. As your therapist, I will give you tools you can use to reach your goals, as well as cheer you on and you overcome the hurdles. You've already taken a huge step by making it this far. Let me help you take the next step. From one overcomer to another, you've got this!
Big, small, chosen, or outside of our control - life is full of things that require us to adjust and adapt. Our success in life can often be determined by our ability to navigate its changes, show resilience during its most overwhelming moments, and not lose our belief in ourselves. As your therapist, I will give you tools you can use to reach your goals, as well as cheer you on and you overcome the hurdles. You've already taken a huge step by making it this far. Let me help you take the next step. From one overcomer to another, you've got this!
Sometimes life is a puzzle and we feel lost looking for the pieces to create the bigger picture. My goal as a professional counselor is to help those I serve in putting their puzzle together. Throughout this journey, I utilize a person-centered approach offering unconditional positive regard and empathy to assist in completing this puzzle. I also provide solution-focused, guided imagery, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Sometimes life is a puzzle and we feel lost looking for the pieces to create the bigger picture. My goal as a professional counselor is to help those I serve in putting their puzzle together. Throughout this journey, I utilize a person-centered approach offering unconditional positive regard and empathy to assist in completing this puzzle. I also provide solution-focused, guided imagery, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Lourene P Thaxton-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
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 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.
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Working through a scary concept, worried about a potential diagnosis, newly diagnosed, what does this mean for me? How do I integrate it into who I believe myself to be. What if there's no diagnosis and I'm just struggling and can't figure out why? What if all those things people said about me were true. What if they weren't?
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I am passionate about helping women and teens navigate life, relationships, and finding grace in a world where it can feel like there is not enough of it to go around. As a believer, mom, bonus mom, and chronic illness warrior I believe I can offer a unique perspective to women who are struggling with feelings of doubt and inadequacy. I get it, and I am here to help! My goal is to provide a calm, nonjudgmental environment where I can help you to better understand why you feel the way you do and help you to navigate the stress in your life while becoming the person you want to be.
I am passionate about helping women and teens navigate life, relationships, and finding grace in a world where it can feel like there is not enough of it to go around. As a believer, mom, bonus mom, and chronic illness warrior I believe I can offer a unique perspective to women who are struggling with feelings of doubt and inadequacy. I get it, and I am here to help! My goal is to provide a calm, nonjudgmental environment where I can help you to better understand why you feel the way you do and help you to navigate the stress in your life while becoming the person you want to be.
Jennifer Heard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Little Rock, AR 72116
I love working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, and trauma/PTSD. I work with clients to create goals appropriate for them. My clients sometimes need coping skills, trauma therapy, or an extra ear to process life stressors. My goal is to be nonjudgmental and down to earth to help you in the best way possible. I believe that people in all ages and stages of life can benefit from therapy.
I love working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, and trauma/PTSD. I work with clients to create goals appropriate for them. My clients sometimes need coping skills, trauma therapy, or an extra ear to process life stressors. My goal is to be nonjudgmental and down to earth to help you in the best way possible. I believe that people in all ages and stages of life can benefit from therapy.
I'm a licensed counselor dedicated to supporting women through various challenges such as pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, infertility, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I understand the unique challenges that women face and provide tailored support to help you navigate these experiences with resilience and strength. Additionally, I have a strong focus in working with children and adolescents, helping them develop the skills and coping mechanisms needed to thrive in today's world. I have received specialized education in couples' and family therapy, supporting me in fostering healthier connections and more fulfilling relationships.
I'm a licensed counselor dedicated to supporting women through various challenges such as pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, infertility, loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I understand the unique challenges that women face and provide tailored support to help you navigate these experiences with resilience and strength. Additionally, I have a strong focus in working with children and adolescents, helping them develop the skills and coping mechanisms needed to thrive in today's world. I have received specialized education in couples' and family therapy, supporting me in fostering healthier connections and more fulfilling relationships.
There is a certain kind of validation and personal development that comes from authentic and genuine connection with another human. Sometimes, being with friends and family provides the support we need. Often times, we need an individualized safe and caring environment to share our deepest thoughts, feelings, fears, concerns, vulnerabilities, past and present experiences and hopes for the future in order to make changes, learn to be and accept ourselves as we truly want to be.
There is a certain kind of validation and personal development that comes from authentic and genuine connection with another human. Sometimes, being with friends and family provides the support we need. Often times, we need an individualized safe and caring environment to share our deepest thoughts, feelings, fears, concerns, vulnerabilities, past and present experiences and hopes for the future in order to make changes, learn to be and accept ourselves as we truly want to be.
Shiann Metheny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Judsonia, AR 72081 (Online Only)
Hello! I am glad we found each other. Everyone needs support at some point and it takes a lot of courage to step out and ask for help. I respect those who do so a great deal! Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a helper. While it is important to understand about my credentials and approach to therapy, it is also important that you know I respect you and I will be very careful about our counseling relationship. Your health and growth are important to me.
Hello! I am glad we found each other. Everyone needs support at some point and it takes a lot of courage to step out and ask for help. I respect those who do so a great deal! Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a helper. While it is important to understand about my credentials and approach to therapy, it is also important that you know I respect you and I will be very careful about our counseling relationship. Your health and growth are important to me.
I am dedicated to working with individuals who are navigating difficult life challenges and seeking a path toward healing and personal growth. My ideal clients are those who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions and are ready to take the first steps toward change, even if they’re unsure of where to start.
I am dedicated to working with individuals who are navigating difficult life challenges and seeking a path toward healing and personal growth. My ideal clients are those who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions and are ready to take the first steps toward change, even if they’re unsure of where to start.
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.
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.
I view my work as both an honor and a privilege, to walk beside my clients on their journey toward improved mental health and happiness. I have expertise with children and adults.
I view my work as both an honor and a privilege, to walk beside my clients on their journey toward improved mental health and happiness. I have expertise with children and adults.
I see myself as an emotional fitness trainer. I can help you fine tune your communications skills, work on assertiveness, and improve self-esteem. I enjoy couple's work--helping each learn to understand and meet the other's needs, therefore enhancing the satisfaction of both.
I can help stressed and depressed individuals learn ways to take better care of themselves as they begin to listen to their bodies.
I have over 20 years experience as an Employee Assistance Professional, specializing in solution-focused therapy.
I see myself as an emotional fitness trainer. I can help you fine tune your communications skills, work on assertiveness, and improve self-esteem. I enjoy couple's work--helping each learn to understand and meet the other's needs, therefore enhancing the satisfaction of both.
I can help stressed and depressed individuals learn ways to take better care of themselves as they begin to listen to their bodies.
I have over 20 years experience as an Employee Assistance Professional, specializing in solution-focused therapy.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.