Therapists in Arkansas
I work with various concerns such as trauma, anxiety/depression, grief, relationships, and spiritual issues.
Life is a journey of complex experiences, emotions, and connections. To be a human is beautiful and good and also filled with pain, brokenness, loss, and suffering. I am here to compassionately support and guide you as you move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re wrestling with the weight of past wounds, walking through grief, seeking relief from anxiety, trying to understand the complexities of your own emotions, or desire your relationships more deeply, your unique story is important and worthy of being heard. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, known, and free to share your authentic self.
I work with various concerns such as trauma, anxiety/depression, grief, relationships, and spiritual issues.
Life is a journey of complex experiences, emotions, and connections. To be a human is beautiful and good and also filled with pain, brokenness, loss, and suffering. I am here to compassionately support and guide you as you move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re wrestling with the weight of past wounds, walking through grief, seeking relief from anxiety, trying to understand the complexities of your own emotions, or desire your relationships more deeply, your unique story is important and worthy of being heard. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, known, and free to share your authentic self.
Kara Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
People consider therapy for a variety of reasons & I'm here to help through NWA Therapy's team. My experience working in a hospice setting has helped me learn so much to support and counsel someone as they journey through grief and loss. My work in dialysis has informed me on strategies to help patients manage the emotional stress of chronic illness & medical concerns. Work in a psychiatric hospital exposed me to patients struggling with significant mental health problems. I want to partner with you as we work together through the struggles of life including depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
People consider therapy for a variety of reasons & I'm here to help through NWA Therapy's team. My experience working in a hospice setting has helped me learn so much to support and counsel someone as they journey through grief and loss. My work in dialysis has informed me on strategies to help patients manage the emotional stress of chronic illness & medical concerns. Work in a psychiatric hospital exposed me to patients struggling with significant mental health problems. I want to partner with you as we work together through the struggles of life including depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
I have a special interest in working with people who are grieving a loss or learning to cope with a new or chronic illness.
I am a seasoned therapist who will meet you right where you are with compassion and acceptance. Whatever you may be struggling with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you find hope and healing. My goal is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel fully seen, fully understood, and supported as you do the sometimes difficult work that leads to personal growth and healing.
I have a special interest in working with people who are grieving a loss or learning to cope with a new or chronic illness.
I am a seasoned therapist who will meet you right where you are with compassion and acceptance. Whatever you may be struggling with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you find hope and healing. My goal is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel fully seen, fully understood, and supported as you do the sometimes difficult work that leads to personal growth and healing.
Carrie Anne Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903 (Online Only)
My passion is for helping couples and individuals connect in a secure way through the process of therapy. I see adult couples and individuals, and I have experience with grief issues, sexual abuse/trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. I hope to meet you wherever you are and create space to allow you the chance to move forward where you would like to be individually and/or with your partner. I consider it a great honor for you to consider trusting me with delicate parts of your life and relationships.
My passion is for helping couples and individuals connect in a secure way through the process of therapy. I see adult couples and individuals, and I have experience with grief issues, sexual abuse/trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. I hope to meet you wherever you are and create space to allow you the chance to move forward where you would like to be individually and/or with your partner. I consider it a great honor for you to consider trusting me with delicate parts of your life and relationships.
Bryant Prieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-TA, NCC, ACCTS, EMDR-CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
It might mean having to face the past head on, working through a loss, or life transition or helping you change a pattern of behavior that keeps you stuck.
Are you tired of living life only to survive? Are you ready to take the steps into living to thrive? Are you ready take control back over your life? I am an Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist trained in a variety of modalities designed to help you navigate through the healing process. Certified in EMDR therapy as one of my primary approaches, I utilize many evidence-based therapies to help you get to the life you have always wanted to live.
It might mean having to face the past head on, working through a loss, or life transition or helping you change a pattern of behavior that keeps you stuck.
Are you tired of living life only to survive? Are you ready to take the steps into living to thrive? Are you ready take control back over your life? I am an Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist trained in a variety of modalities designed to help you navigate through the healing process. Certified in EMDR therapy as one of my primary approaches, I utilize many evidence-based therapies to help you get to the life you have always wanted to live.
Kailee has experience working with survivors of abuse, grief/ bereavement, anxiety, and depression.
Being a safe place to process feelings is a vital role that we can play in each other's lives. In a world where emotions often go unacknowledged or even dismissed, offering a safe space for someone to express and explore their feelings can be a transformative experience. It requires genuine empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions can cultivate healing, growth, and resilience. Kailee’s goal is to cultivate this space of safety, nonjudgement, growth, healing, self-acceptance, and above all, hope.
Kailee has experience working with survivors of abuse, grief/ bereavement, anxiety, and depression.
Being a safe place to process feelings is a vital role that we can play in each other's lives. In a world where emotions often go unacknowledged or even dismissed, offering a safe space for someone to express and explore their feelings can be a transformative experience. It requires genuine empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions can cultivate healing, growth, and resilience. Kailee’s goal is to cultivate this space of safety, nonjudgement, growth, healing, self-acceptance, and above all, hope.
Joi has professional training in grief, domestic violence counseling, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
Joi has professional training in grief, domestic violence counseling, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
My current focus is working with adults and older adults who are working through the grief process, whether they are overwhelmed with a loved one's death or illness, a loss of a relationship, struggling with depression/anxiety or any other diagnosis.
Counseling/Therapy is a great way to safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and life dynamics to help you become the healthiest you! Life and mental health struggles are real and can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, defeated, tired, insecure, among many other icky feelings. Without processing and seeking treatment in a healthy way, symptoms can exacerbate into something insurmountable. Treat yourself to finding a healthy balance and fulfilment in your life...you DESERVE your best self!
My current focus is working with adults and older adults who are working through the grief process, whether they are overwhelmed with a loved one's death or illness, a loss of a relationship, struggling with depression/anxiety or any other diagnosis.
Counseling/Therapy is a great way to safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and life dynamics to help you become the healthiest you! Life and mental health struggles are real and can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, defeated, tired, insecure, among many other icky feelings. Without processing and seeking treatment in a healthy way, symptoms can exacerbate into something insurmountable. Treat yourself to finding a healthy balance and fulfilment in your life...you DESERVE your best self!
Jenny Caldwell, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maumelle, AR 72113
At some point in their lives, most people face some sort of stressor, trauma, or obstacle. Since entering the counseling field in 1995, Jenny Caldwell has seen that everyone - no matter who they are - has or has had something going on behind the scenes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, she focuses her work on adults & sometimes teens, primarily in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, & divorce. She particularly enjoys helping with the complex challenges that blended families & co-parenting individuals face. Jenny also has extensive experience providing adoption home studies for families, judges, and attorneys.
At some point in their lives, most people face some sort of stressor, trauma, or obstacle. Since entering the counseling field in 1995, Jenny Caldwell has seen that everyone - no matter who they are - has or has had something going on behind the scenes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, she focuses her work on adults & sometimes teens, primarily in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, & divorce. She particularly enjoys helping with the complex challenges that blended families & co-parenting individuals face. Jenny also has extensive experience providing adoption home studies for families, judges, and attorneys.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
Linda LeAnn Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72901 (Online Only)
Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor that treats teens, adults, and couples through difficult situations, relationship problems, trauma, grief and loss to restore their emotional health. With compassion and non-judgmental care Linda works with her clients to diminish doubt and worry and instill hope and healing. Linda has a unique understanding of the mind body connection and the life-style and emotional difficulties associated with managing chronic mental and physical illnesses, and the stress of care giving responsibilities.
Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor that treats teens, adults, and couples through difficult situations, relationship problems, trauma, grief and loss to restore their emotional health. With compassion and non-judgmental care Linda works with her clients to diminish doubt and worry and instill hope and healing. Linda has a unique understanding of the mind body connection and the life-style and emotional difficulties associated with managing chronic mental and physical illnesses, and the stress of care giving responsibilities.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. In our work together, we'll take a collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments to address your concerns effectively. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages and college students. Additionally, my background as an administrator and manager enhances my ability to support clients in similar career roles who seek help with balancing personal and professional life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. In our work together, we'll take a collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments to address your concerns effectively. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages and college students. Additionally, my background as an administrator and manager enhances my ability to support clients in similar career roles who seek help with balancing personal and professional life.
New Leaf Counseling of the River Valley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
We guide you through your journey of healing as you learn to set boundaries, work through a loss, navigate through a life transition, or help face the past.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, working hard just to get through the day? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to move beyond the loss, beyond the trauma that continues to impact their careers, their relationships, their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldnʼt be so hard to live a better life.
We guide you through your journey of healing as you learn to set boundaries, work through a loss, navigate through a life transition, or help face the past.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, working hard just to get through the day? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to move beyond the loss, beyond the trauma that continues to impact their careers, their relationships, their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldnʼt be so hard to live a better life.
Dan Luttrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758
Dan also provides meaningful help for individual adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.
Dan also provides meaningful help for individual adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.
She has many years of experience and has training in treating trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues in people of all ages.
Are you a child, teen, or adult with struggling anxiety and/or depression that is becoming debilitating? Are you ready to heal from trauma? You're in the right place! Nicole believes in a holistic view of health, which looks at the many complexities of a person-physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Nicole believes that a struggle in any of these areas affects the overall health and wellbeing of a person. Nicole strives to create a safe space within a strong therapeutic relationship to explore how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact mental health.
She has many years of experience and has training in treating trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues in people of all ages.
Are you a child, teen, or adult with struggling anxiety and/or depression that is becoming debilitating? Are you ready to heal from trauma? You're in the right place! Nicole believes in a holistic view of health, which looks at the many complexities of a person-physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Nicole believes that a struggle in any of these areas affects the overall health and wellbeing of a person. Nicole strives to create a safe space within a strong therapeutic relationship to explore how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact mental health.
I have a passion for working with clients experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’ve seen how these can manifest in a variety of ways, from problems with work and school, to rocky relationships, to substance abuse, to isolation. I’ve worked with folks dealing with prison reintegration, homelessness, grief, and rejection due to gender and sexuality. You can rest assured that you will be accepted for who you are as we work together.
I have a passion for working with clients experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’ve seen how these can manifest in a variety of ways, from problems with work and school, to rocky relationships, to substance abuse, to isolation. I’ve worked with folks dealing with prison reintegration, homelessness, grief, and rejection due to gender and sexuality. You can rest assured that you will be accepted for who you are as we work together.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and grief. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to teach alternative ways of thinking, learn coping and conflict resolution skills, self regulation, problem solving, creating healthy boundaries, communication skills, instill hope, and build self-esteem. I also enjoy working alongside families who struggle with dysfunctional patterns to educate and implement healthy boundaries, strengthen connections, and work as a unit to resolve conflict.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and grief. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to teach alternative ways of thinking, learn coping and conflict resolution skills, self regulation, problem solving, creating healthy boundaries, communication skills, instill hope, and build self-esteem. I also enjoy working alongside families who struggle with dysfunctional patterns to educate and implement healthy boundaries, strengthen connections, and work as a unit to resolve conflict.
We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Joshua "Josh" Duncan, is a Mental Health & Relationship Therapist, that provides individual and relational therapy services to clients ranging in ages from children, and teenagers to adults. Depression & Anxiety:— Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life
We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Joshua "Josh" Duncan, is a Mental Health & Relationship Therapist, that provides individual and relational therapy services to clients ranging in ages from children, and teenagers to adults. Depression & Anxiety:— Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life
Ms. Shy earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Since 2012, Heather has been helping individuals and their families overcome a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, life adjustment, and anger, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques. She continues to enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and their families and her work includes an additional focus on psychotherapy for women and maternal mental health.
Ms. Shy earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Since 2012, Heather has been helping individuals and their families overcome a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, life adjustment, and anger, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques. She continues to enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and their families and her work includes an additional focus on psychotherapy for women and maternal mental health.
I have worked with individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational connection in friendships, romantic relationships, and marriages, and many other issues.
Seeking help for mental health concerns can be a challenging decision, which is why I am glad you have started the journey toward psychological health and wellness. You may have started to discover ways that your past hurts and experiences are impacting current relationships and need help processing the details. It may also be that you are feeling a loss of identity in your family or workplace. Maybe you recently suffered a loss and feel that the advice of friends or family isn't helping in the way you would like.
I have worked with individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational connection in friendships, romantic relationships, and marriages, and many other issues.
Seeking help for mental health concerns can be a challenging decision, which is why I am glad you have started the journey toward psychological health and wellness. You may have started to discover ways that your past hurts and experiences are impacting current relationships and need help processing the details. It may also be that you are feeling a loss of identity in your family or workplace. Maybe you recently suffered a loss and feel that the advice of friends or family isn't helping in the way you would like.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.