Therapists in Arkansas
With women/men and LGBTQ clients, I use feminist and narrative therapy to recognize the power society has in all of our lives and forge our therapeutic relationship from there.
My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
With women/men and LGBTQ clients, I use feminist and narrative therapy to recognize the power society has in all of our lives and forge our therapeutic relationship from there.
My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
I really enjoy working with clients of varying ages and needs. My ideal client is one who is willing to take a journey of self exploration and find the strength within themselves to heal and grow.
I really enjoy working with clients of varying ages and needs. My ideal client is one who is willing to take a journey of self exploration and find the strength within themselves to heal and grow.
Synergy Counseling Services, L.L.C.
Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
In today's turbulent times, many people are facing financial difficulties, family and relationship problems, personal self-adjustment issues, and work-related concerns, which can lead to stress and unhappiness. I want to help you during this challenging time. Through our work together, you can expect to gain self-confidence, find forgiveness, achieve inner peace, and develop healthier relationships.
In today's turbulent times, many people are facing financial difficulties, family and relationship problems, personal self-adjustment issues, and work-related concerns, which can lead to stress and unhappiness. I want to help you during this challenging time. Through our work together, you can expect to gain self-confidence, find forgiveness, achieve inner peace, and develop healthier relationships.
Dawn Michelle Pettit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
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 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.
Stephanie C. Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
Brandi Pinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Home, AR 72653
As part of Chenal Family Therapy PLC, I consult with our team of therapists and psychiatrists who specialize in different issues, ensuring that all possible treatment approaches are considered. If we encounter problems outside my areas of expertise, I can provide seamless referrals, including testing and medication management, to get you the needed help.
As part of Chenal Family Therapy PLC, I consult with our team of therapists and psychiatrists who specialize in different issues, ensuring that all possible treatment approaches are considered. If we encounter problems outside my areas of expertise, I can provide seamless referrals, including testing and medication management, to get you the needed help.
Ideal clients are those who are eager to make positive changes and are open to new ideas and perspectives. They are those who want to improve daily functioning and improve their sense of strength and efficacy.
Ideal clients are those who are eager to make positive changes and are open to new ideas and perspectives. They are those who want to improve daily functioning and improve their sense of strength and efficacy.
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.
My ideal client has been through some really hard stuff, and knows what it is like to struggle through the pain. They are seeking therapy because they need support to overcome obstacles in their painful memories and/or in their current relationships - romantic, familial or vocational. They want their counselor to really see and value their individuality and autonomy, as well as the ways they are connected to the world around them. In addition to my work as a therapist, I served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 10 years. I am really passionate about helping active duty military personnel and Veterans.
My ideal client has been through some really hard stuff, and knows what it is like to struggle through the pain. They are seeking therapy because they need support to overcome obstacles in their painful memories and/or in their current relationships - romantic, familial or vocational. They want their counselor to really see and value their individuality and autonomy, as well as the ways they are connected to the world around them. In addition to my work as a therapist, I served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 10 years. I am really passionate about helping active duty military personnel and Veterans.
I am experienced in helping with mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and substance abuse. I work with adults of all ages. Clients want to feel heard and work through issues with a trusted professional.
I am experienced in helping with mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and substance abuse. I work with adults of all ages. Clients want to feel heard and work through issues with a trusted professional.
Jenni Futch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I believe that growth and change are courageous actions and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your journey towards self-acceptance and understanding. In my practice, I am passionate about helping clients create and live a more fulfilling life. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental place to share their feelings and identify their values. When I'm not in the office, I enjoy traveling, being outdoors and spending time with friends and family. My holistic approach to therapy reflects my belief that balancing mental, emotional and physical health is often necessary to achieve overall well-being.
I believe that growth and change are courageous actions and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your journey towards self-acceptance and understanding. In my practice, I am passionate about helping clients create and live a more fulfilling life. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental place to share their feelings and identify their values. When I'm not in the office, I enjoy traveling, being outdoors and spending time with friends and family. My holistic approach to therapy reflects my belief that balancing mental, emotional and physical health is often necessary to achieve overall well-being.
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People choose to enter therapy for many reasons, but ultimately the reason for most people is that we want to feel better. Suffering may be an inescapable part of being human, but that's not all there is. When people are given a compassionate space where they can be open and vulnerable, they discover insights and strengths that can help them approach life with a new perspective and make healthy changes.
People choose to enter therapy for many reasons, but ultimately the reason for most people is that we want to feel better. Suffering may be an inescapable part of being human, but that's not all there is. When people are given a compassionate space where they can be open and vulnerable, they discover insights and strengths that can help them approach life with a new perspective and make healthy changes.
Katherine L Stokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Are you ready to be open? Open to change, to trying new things, to having new experiences and to having a healthy mind and body? Are you aware? Aware of how you talk to yourself, aware of the story you tell yourself and others about who you are? Are you ready to be focused on your present and not regretting the past or being anxious about the future? Are you ready to be engaged with the process of identifying who and what you value in life and make decisions that move you toward your values? You can do hard things and move towards those values even when it's difficult!
Are you ready to be open? Open to change, to trying new things, to having new experiences and to having a healthy mind and body? Are you aware? Aware of how you talk to yourself, aware of the story you tell yourself and others about who you are? Are you ready to be focused on your present and not regretting the past or being anxious about the future? Are you ready to be engaged with the process of identifying who and what you value in life and make decisions that move you toward your values? You can do hard things and move towards those values even when it's difficult!
If you feel like something isn’t right and you are considering therapy - welcome! The toughest part is realizing that something really can change, and that you might need a little help to get where you want to be. The truth is, we all need a little help to get where we want to be.
If you feel like something isn’t right and you are considering therapy - welcome! The toughest part is realizing that something really can change, and that you might need a little help to get where you want to be. The truth is, we all need a little help to get where we want to be.
Caitlin Draper Mattelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS, ACAS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Hello! I'm Caitlin and I'm here to help. I am a licensed clinical therapist with a focus in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, maternal mental health, and healthcare professionals.
Hello! I'm Caitlin and I'm here to help. I am a licensed clinical therapist with a focus in treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, maternal mental health, and healthcare professionals.
Sheila Jo Kornblum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
Do you have problems coping with the stresses of everyday life? Do you struggle with maintaining important relationships? Do you feel like you are your own worst enemy? I would like to help. Using various assessment and therapy techniques, you and I can work together to find out which obstacles are standing in the way of your success and happiness. Then we will set concrete goals and formulate a plan for change. At all times, however, you will find my therapy to be positive and affirming. Even the most reserved of clients find me genuine and easy to talk to.
Do you have problems coping with the stresses of everyday life? Do you struggle with maintaining important relationships? Do you feel like you are your own worst enemy? I would like to help. Using various assessment and therapy techniques, you and I can work together to find out which obstacles are standing in the way of your success and happiness. Then we will set concrete goals and formulate a plan for change. At all times, however, you will find my therapy to be positive and affirming. Even the most reserved of clients find me genuine and easy to talk to.
Joanna G Pointer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
My career passion is helping children, adolescents, young adults, parents, co-parents and/or their families work through hard times, life changes, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help you learn how to communicate, develop coping skills, build self-esteem, understand how thoughts impact feelings and overall feel better. I understand how the environment impacts one's life and I seek to help you become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards you and/or your family feel more connected and content.
My career passion is helping children, adolescents, young adults, parents, co-parents and/or their families work through hard times, life changes, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help you learn how to communicate, develop coping skills, build self-esteem, understand how thoughts impact feelings and overall feel better. I understand how the environment impacts one's life and I seek to help you become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards you and/or your family feel more connected and content.
Lisa A. Thompson Ph.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, PhD, CASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth therapy.
Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth therapy.
Ada Floyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma. I have completed training in several modalities to increase my ability to help people navigate through their struggles. I know the value of therapy for trauma due to my own experiences and try to bring compassion and empathy into every session. I use a variety of techniques and tools, such as EMDR, ego state therapy, and CBT to help tailor therapy to each individual client.
Jeanine Bengtson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Online Only)
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? Is there never enough time and space for self care? We can work together in a safe space that allows you to process, explore and discover your capacity to manage your symptoms and develop coping skills that help you find an improved state of functioning. I can assist you with boundary improvement, and feelings of low self worth. Socratic method can be utilized to enhance self reflection and growth. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency; as well as those who identify as nontraditional in their relationships and indentity. i.e. asexual, demisexual, or similarly.
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? Is there never enough time and space for self care? We can work together in a safe space that allows you to process, explore and discover your capacity to manage your symptoms and develop coping skills that help you find an improved state of functioning. I can assist you with boundary improvement, and feelings of low self worth. Socratic method can be utilized to enhance self reflection and growth. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency; as well as those who identify as nontraditional in their relationships and indentity. i.e. asexual, demisexual, or similarly.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.