Therapists in Arkansas

I work with kids (ages 10 & up), teens, & adults to overcome life's challenges from the past and present. This includes things such as anxiety, self-harm & depression, relational struggles, abuse & trauma recovery, grief, self-image, and sexuality issues. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, levels of romantic/sexual interest, body shapes & sizes, and relational dynamics as well as ethnicities & spiritual beliefs in the fullness of who they are.

I believe in the concept that people can not start from where they want to be, but have to begin their journey from where they are. We as people go through many challenges in our lives.  Sometimes we find ourselves struggling day to day, having to somehow meet all our ever-growing responsibilities. Some of us struggle with the pain we carry from our pasts, and it can feel as if this hurt is holding us back from finding joy in our present days. Some of us struggle with feelings we may not even understand.  We can feel burdened by these intense feelings and may not know how to move forward from these emotional and mental binds.

With over 20 years of experience I have worked with clients from all over Memphis. Clients are motivated to change and address their issues upon the initial session. Whether a client is an adult or adolescent I treat each person who comes to my office as an individual with their own special needs. I specialize in Hypnotherapy for Stopping Smoking, Weight Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Concentration, Focus, Athletic Performance, Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Behavioral Therapy, ADHD Testing, and Study Coaching. For more information please feel free to contact me or check out my website: Cassiusandassociates.com

I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with symptoms resulting from any type of overwhelming experience or trauma, especially early life trauma and neglect. Through my years of practice, I have seen that it's often true that, while people can experience great healing with talk therapy alone, it doesn't always feel like enough. Over the last 12 years, this has led me to pursue more specialized training in trauma-centered interventions, including Somatic Experiencing and clinical neurofeedback.

I believe in creating a safe place is that allows opportunity to build trust and connection. Openning up can be scary, stressful and difficult. As you to learn skills and self understanding you increase confindence as well as success. Changing thoughts and perspective will allow you to gain control over old fears and habits. Life experiences, big and small, can leave scars on us which can be labelled as anxiety, depression or trauma. Traumatic events such as accidents, illness, abuse or major loses can create a sense of numbing or shutting down that make it difficult to experience happiness or even relaxation.

I believe that the bravest choice you can make for yourself is to start the journey towards healing! I see it as a privilege to be one of the people to walk through this journey with you. Throughout my career, I have worked with children (age 6) through adults of all ages. My primary focus has been anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse survivors, behavioral issues and sexually maladaptive behaviors.

Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.

I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families, adults and children, to deal with life's challenges. My passion for helping people who are hurting and unsatisfied with "the way things are" has enabled me to help numerous families, couples, parents, children, and individuals find a balance in life and new paths to travel.

Do life's circumstances feel out of your control? You CAN learn to navigate yourself through those circumstances with SUCCESS! Lifechange is a journey that begins with one step. Counseling is a great way to put that first foot forward. CivilPsych Services can help you get started putting one foot in front of the other toward a happier future.

Your life feels like an absolute $hit show most days but the show must go on. Your drug use has shattered all of your close relationships. You put on a fake smile, expensive perfume, your best cuff links, and you boss your way through the day. You may do the direct opposite; you get everyone out of the house, slink into bed, pull the covers over your head and pray for change because life just feels like it's too much to bear. It sucks and we get it. Let's work together to get your life feeling manageable again. We are a small, black owned practice with 2 generations and 35 years of combined experience. Bring your worst; we got you!