Therapists in Arkansas

Do you feel lost when you're away from peers or friends? Does solitude bother you? Has your fear and anxiety increased since the coronavirus pandemic started? I would love to help you learn and apply proper coping skills and use this time as a tool to develop a better self-connection and achieve satisfaction with life. My ideal client can be of any age. They are falling behind academically or in their career although they are intelligent, they have a big group of friends who adore them, yet they feel alone or depressed. These individuals are looking for lasting happiness in their private lives.

It’s been said that if we can survive the war that we battle with ourselves, we can survive anything. I genuinely believe that everyone can benefit from therapeutic intervention as a resource for adjusting to life’s unexpected changes and personal growth. I have a passion for bringing healing to individuals who have experienced trauma or are currently facing daily struggles that seem impossible to overcome. I strive to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I genuinely aspire to work intensely with clients to find what works best for them.

My specialization is working with individuals and families who are in the process of life transitions. As a therapist, I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and career difficulties. Through Clinical Intervention, I have experience working with addictions and managing life altering situations.

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.

Are you hanging on by a thread? I love helping people reach their goals as parents, spouses, or individuals. You can have you ideal life. I work with adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, or lack of direction in life; parents seeking relationships that work with their children; couples wanting to repair and grow their relationship; and help managing anger or resolving trauma. I have a knack for motivating young people to their purpose and developing action steps to move forward. I am also a certified Technology Assisted/Distance Based Counselor. We can work together over video chat, phone call or text based sessions.

Life can be challenging at times and you may want to make changes. It can be difficult to reach out or even know where to start sometimes. You are not alone and do not have to face the things you are going through by yourself. I am here to listen, understand, and work with you. By helping you address the struggles and pain you are dealing with, learning skills that cater to your strengths, and identifying what gives your life meaning and purpose, the process of healing can have lasting and life changing benefits. I utilize a holistic approach to help with finding what works for you, your relationships, or your family.

I know it can be hard dealing with constant overthinking and uncertainty. Are you looking for solutions? Do you feel like nobody understands you or wants to listen? Or maybe you have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Your first step is to THINK about what you want and need. Second step is to TALK about your issues and concerns. Third step is to RELEASE what you need to allow yourself to be in a different space.

The Holidays are hard for everyone. Need to talk? If you're looking to improve your overall mental wellness, look no further. I earned my Masters and Educational Specialist degrees in Counseling from Harding University in 2014. I earned my LAC in 2023. Mental health has always been of the utmost importance to me and, with my natural gifts of empathy, genuine compassion, and open-mindedness- helping others achieve overall wellness is my greatest passion. Brandi VanAmburg, LAC

Just by reading this, you are showing your strength and courage to take the first step to speak with a therapist. For many people, it is a scary step to make and keep a counseling appointment. People often worry and wonder things like, what will counseling be like, what will the therapist ask me, and will therapy really help me? When I meet you, I will commend you for your courage to come to counseling and we will discuss what brings you to counseling. Then we will make what I call a counseling GPS. This is a plan of how to get from where you are to where you want to be (through counseling).

I enjoy working with people who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I thrive in finding core issues and working on increasing each clients internal strengths to help them overcome their challenges. By utilizing different techniques and theories, I strive to help my client decrease the emotions or behaviors that are troubling them and learn ways to cope with them in healthy ways.

Sometimes, in our lives we hold onto unresolved issues from the past, which can resurface in many different forms. Anxiety, sadness, depression, and anger usually have "roots" digging deep into our pasts. Choosing to suppress or push disturbing feelings aside may work for a period of time, but will not resolve the underlying issue. As a result, ineffective, and often destructive coping patterns develop. Talking with me can break this pattern and lead to a more fulfilling life.

I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.

Do you feel lost? Growth facilitated in a safe space that allows you to process and explore and discover your abilities and your own daily practice that helps you find the state of mind that resonates with you. I can assist you with boundary improvement, feelings of low self worth. Socratic method is utilized to enhance self reflection, growth. Personal impact of social science is important as well as spirituality. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency. This could include those who identify as asexual, demisexual, or other less understood, nontraditional identities and relationships.

At Merriott Counseling Services, PLLC., my hope is for you to feel listened to/validated and, free to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive atmosphere. I aspire to help you realize you are not alone and change is possible. I genuinely care for my clients and desire to aid them in finding and developing the tools to help them thrive in life. I know it is hard to reach out for help, however it will be one of the best decisions you have ever made for yourself. At least try 1 session to begin the journey in giving yourself back to you and your loved ones.

Life can be hard at times. Periods of depression, anxiety, and even self doubt can cause you to feel that your foundation is unstable. It is possible for you to stand on a SECURE FOUNDATION! Therapy is simply me walking alongside you, helping you get where you desire to be. I will offer support and empathy along the way. During our sessions I will use my professional experience and training to ensure that you achieve your desired goals. We will be committed to your well-being, growth, and self development every step of the way. We also offer couple and family therapy to help create a healthy family unit.

My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!

I have found adversity and peace in my lifetime, so I know struggles are real – but people can overcome! I became a counselor to help others do just that. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have substance use and/or other mental health disorders (co-occurring disorders). I practice client centered and client driven counseling. I use a variety of approaches with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide supervision to counselors in training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) in the state of Arkansas.

Obliterate your life hurdles with practical and efficient modalities! I have 4 Master's degrees and a plethora of certifications to help you defeat your inner enemies. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, so I understand the evils of addiction and how to treat it. Internationally, I'm a fully certified Hypnotherapist (CHt), qualified in delivering deeply transformative interventions. My most-used approach is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey towards wellness!

I work with clients from different walks of life, ages 18-80. I can work with a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, and issues related to addictions. I work with couples and families as they create a new normal for their relationship/s. My goal as a therapist is to help people transition well and to increase self-efficacy.