Feminist Therapists in Arkansas
Helen Ward Cheek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Hello! I'm Helen and I am a licensed certified (clinical) social worker and psychotherapist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I have extensive experience treating survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual trauma, issues affecting women, anxiety and depression, life transition and adjustment-related issues, and interpersonal and relationship problems. I engage feminist and intersectional perspectives in treatment and promote emotional and mental safety in therapy.
Hello! I'm Helen and I am a licensed certified (clinical) social worker and psychotherapist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I have extensive experience treating survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual trauma, issues affecting women, anxiety and depression, life transition and adjustment-related issues, and interpersonal and relationship problems. I engage feminist and intersectional perspectives in treatment and promote emotional and mental safety in therapy.
Kimberly Stauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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.
Mary K. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Accepting new clients this April! I see adults for outpatient psychotherapy, in the office and via teletherapy sessions. Blue Cross insurance plans only. Currently the self pay fee is $150 per hour long office or teletherapy session.
Accepting new clients this April! I see adults for outpatient psychotherapy, in the office and via teletherapy sessions. Blue Cross insurance plans only. Currently the self pay fee is $150 per hour long office or teletherapy session.
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.
Connie Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, AR 72601
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.
Jessica Soule
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Waitlist for new clients
Life transitions, unexpected changes, and traumatic events can impact our sense of self: what we believe about who we are, how we show up in the world, and how we interact with others. As a therapist, my goal is to provide an empowering, nurturing environment in which to discover a path towards healing, growth, and a more authentic connection with one’s self and with others, particularly following traumatic events. I strive to be affirming of the experiences of clients in the LGBTQ community, as well as other culturally marginalized and/or oppressed communities, and strive to meet clients wherever they are in their journey.
Life transitions, unexpected changes, and traumatic events can impact our sense of self: what we believe about who we are, how we show up in the world, and how we interact with others. As a therapist, my goal is to provide an empowering, nurturing environment in which to discover a path towards healing, growth, and a more authentic connection with one’s self and with others, particularly following traumatic events. I strive to be affirming of the experiences of clients in the LGBTQ community, as well as other culturally marginalized and/or oppressed communities, and strive to meet clients wherever they are in their journey.
Cardinal Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Cardinal Counseling Services, PLLC, is a mental health counseling clinic providing therapy services in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma recovery and relationship issues. Cardinal counselors are highly educated, trained in evidence-based practices by industry experts, and committed to integrating client feedback in every session to make sure we stay on track towards your goals.
Cardinal Counseling Services, PLLC, is a mental health counseling clinic providing therapy services in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma recovery and relationship issues. Cardinal counselors are highly educated, trained in evidence-based practices by industry experts, and committed to integrating client feedback in every session to make sure we stay on track towards your goals.
Katie Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Life experiences can have a significant impact on our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where individuals can explore, process, and find meaning in their life experiences in a way that empowers them to live more authentically. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing self-awareness and experiencing transformation at their own pace.
Life experiences can have a significant impact on our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where individuals can explore, process, and find meaning in their life experiences in a way that empowers them to live more authentically. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing self-awareness and experiencing transformation at their own pace.
Massiel (Massy) Bradberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I'm happy you're considering seeking help! I know you are tired, overwhelmed, stressed and ready to live a life worth living, feel happier, and take control of your life! Anxiety, comparison, and trying to keep it together gets exhausting. Trying to be your best at everything (work, family, friends, self-care, social life) all the time is draining. If you are ready for a change and looking to find balance and more peace of mind, I can help you. My clients say I'm approachable, warm, and genuine in counseling.
I'm happy you're considering seeking help! I know you are tired, overwhelmed, stressed and ready to live a life worth living, feel happier, and take control of your life! Anxiety, comparison, and trying to keep it together gets exhausting. Trying to be your best at everything (work, family, friends, self-care, social life) all the time is draining. If you are ready for a change and looking to find balance and more peace of mind, I can help you. My clients say I'm approachable, warm, and genuine in counseling.
Joanna G Pointer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
My career passion is helping children and their families work through hard times, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help your child and family 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 their life and I seek to help them become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards your child and family feeling more connected and content.
My career passion is helping children and their families work through hard times, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help your child and family 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 their life and I seek to help them become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards your child and family feeling more connected and content.
Paula Jean Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I have been in private practice in Fayetteville, AR since 1989. My focus is on working with adults who are dealing with various life issues ranging from personal to professional relationships. I am very interested in looking at how family of origin issues as well as issues regarding past trauma, gender and racial identity, etc. impact your decisions and day to day life. Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are typical causes for calling my office.
I have been in private practice in Fayetteville, AR since 1989. My focus is on working with adults who are dealing with various life issues ranging from personal to professional relationships. I am very interested in looking at how family of origin issues as well as issues regarding past trauma, gender and racial identity, etc. impact your decisions and day to day life. Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are typical causes for calling my office.
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Carley Quinn
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Rogers, AR 72756
The process of beginning therapy can feel intimidating and daunting, but you have already made the first step! Congratulations! I am a firm believer that therapy is for everyone, whether you have experienced trauma, relational struggles, anxiety, or the transitions that are inherent with our lives. Often times, these burdens become much too heavy for us to bear alone and infringe on our growth and ability to reach our optimal potential. I want to help my clients view themselves through the lens of self compassion and growth. I am honored to walk through whatever journey my clients are willing to bring me on.
The process of beginning therapy can feel intimidating and daunting, but you have already made the first step! Congratulations! I am a firm believer that therapy is for everyone, whether you have experienced trauma, relational struggles, anxiety, or the transitions that are inherent with our lives. Often times, these burdens become much too heavy for us to bear alone and infringe on our growth and ability to reach our optimal potential. I want to help my clients view themselves through the lens of self compassion and growth. I am honored to walk through whatever journey my clients are willing to bring me on.
Dawn Michelle Pettit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 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.
Hillcrest Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
Katie Fitzwilson
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
As a therapist and person, I function from the core values of: collaboration, consent & curiosity. I have experience and enjoy working with clients from a wide variety of ethnicities, gender identities, body sizes, sexual orientations & religious backgrounds. I believe that shame often keeps us from addressing the deepest parts of ourselves and I work to ensure that each person I interact with feels safe enough to communicate openly & honestly, in order to move toward lasting, core healing.
As a therapist and person, I function from the core values of: collaboration, consent & curiosity. I have experience and enjoy working with clients from a wide variety of ethnicities, gender identities, body sizes, sexual orientations & religious backgrounds. I believe that shame often keeps us from addressing the deepest parts of ourselves and I work to ensure that each person I interact with feels safe enough to communicate openly & honestly, in order to move toward lasting, core healing.
Whitney J Hartgraves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205 (Online Only)
Whitney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes the foundation of all positive change is curiosity. Without curiosity about our biology, our motivations, our behaviors, our thoughts, our relationships, and our options—we often lack the information we need to get unstuck! Whitney received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Tulane University. She has worked in both psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
Whitney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes the foundation of all positive change is curiosity. Without curiosity about our biology, our motivations, our behaviors, our thoughts, our relationships, and our options—we often lack the information we need to get unstuck! Whitney received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Tulane University. She has worked in both psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
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.
Kirsten Laura Sowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Waitlist for new clients
Kirsten works with people who want to learn how to cope more effectively with stress, sadness, grief and loss, and anxiety. Kirsten loves to travel alongside LGBTQ folks as they find ways to reach their hopes and dreams for the future. Kirsten feels most effective working with people ages 9 and up. She especially enjoys helping teenagers and their families, and she also enjoys working with adults. Kirsten has been instrumental in developing and growing two pediatric gender clinics in Arkansas over the past 4 years to provide comprehensive care to transgender and non-binary youth and their families in our state.
Kirsten works with people who want to learn how to cope more effectively with stress, sadness, grief and loss, and anxiety. Kirsten loves to travel alongside LGBTQ folks as they find ways to reach their hopes and dreams for the future. Kirsten feels most effective working with people ages 9 and up. She especially enjoys helping teenagers and their families, and she also enjoys working with adults. Kirsten has been instrumental in developing and growing two pediatric gender clinics in Arkansas over the past 4 years to provide comprehensive care to transgender and non-binary youth and their families in our state.
Reagan Funkhouser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCW
Verified Verified
Rogers, AR 72756
Progress, not perfection. This is a concept that is often hard to wrap our brains around because we have been conditioned to believe that we have to have it all together at all times, but this is not the reality. Healing is a messy process, and it is the baby steps that add up to crossing the finish line at the end. The process can be difficult and frustrating, but so worth it. I want to thank you for taking this first step towards building a better you.
Progress, not perfection. This is a concept that is often hard to wrap our brains around because we have been conditioned to believe that we have to have it all together at all times, but this is not the reality. Healing is a messy process, and it is the baby steps that add up to crossing the finish line at the end. The process can be difficult and frustrating, but so worth it. I want to thank you for taking this first step towards building a better you.
Shakira Michelle Eakins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Pea Ridge, AR 72751 (Online Only)
I work closely with clients to help them connect deeply with themselves and their community. I see clients 18+ virtually who are residents of Arkansas. My mission is to develop healthy therapeutic relationships and build community through individual counseling and community yoga. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 11+ years experience providing therapy, advocating for the oppressed, and collaborating with community partners. I also provide workshops for other professionals in many different settings.
I work closely with clients to help them connect deeply with themselves and their community. I see clients 18+ virtually who are residents of Arkansas. My mission is to develop healthy therapeutic relationships and build community through individual counseling and community yoga. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 11+ years experience providing therapy, advocating for the oppressed, and collaborating with community partners. I also provide workshops for other professionals in many different settings.
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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.