Multicultural Therapists in Mena, AR

I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.

If you are here, you are probably hoping to find help for a challenge you or a loved one is facing. Congratulations on taking the first step towards overcoming this challenge. Making the decision to start counseling is often difficult and can be complicated by concerns that treatment may not be as helpful as you hoped, or that it may not work at all. Fortunately, it IS possible to find treatment that works! Maybe you are here because you or your child are struggling with mood swings, irritability, or loss of interest in things that were once enjoyable? Are you having difficulties at work or at home getting along with others?

I’ve had the privilege of providing services to a diverse range of people. My goal is to leverage my decades of experience (military, music, community liaison, working with veterans, working with trauma survivors, teaching) and education in social work to gain ground as a public presenter, educator, and interventionist to our communities.

My goal is that folks feel hope when they leave my office. I believe that individuals, couples, and families are at times lacking the tools to get back on track after they have been derailed by life. I believe healing starts within the therapeutic relationship and I look forward to connecting with clients! My job is to help them on their journey in working toward a healthy outlook and better connections in their relationships. I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, relationship struggles, adolescents who are figuring out life, & adults who need someone who cares.

Change is the only constant in life. Our lives are constantly changing; we ourselves are evolving. With those changes come challenges, often mental and emotional. We learn and we grow through all of these changes. However, we often feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or just generally unable to cope with things. It's easy to let the changes in life weigh us down and take control, but I want to help you grow from your struggles and all of life's changes. As John Maxwell said, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional," so let's grow together.

Mental health challenges affect us all and I firmly believe that access to help shouldn't be a barrier. Whether you have childhood trauma, relationship issues, struggle with anxiety or depression (postpartum or not), or simply need a listening ear or sounding board to help you through a difficult time, I'm trained to assist with a myriad of daily and long-term issues. I work well with youth and adults and take most major insurances, including Medicaid, to ensure access to affordable, effective care for all. I also actively seek out trainings to hone my skills often to better serve you!

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.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed at what life has had to offer? Have you ever been hurt, and don’t know where to start to lessen the impact it has caused? I want you to know that you can have a happier life that is less stressful and more fulfilling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and I have over 15 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I would like to help you in achieving the self-awareness you need to promote personal growth and emotional stability.

“I’ve tried therapy. It didn’t help.” “Nobody seems to know how to help me.” “I just want to get better.” These are words I hate hearing. Suffering people need Answers. Recovery from life’s trouble MUST begin with a thorough, accurate assessment, to ensure a unique, individualized treatment plan can be created. As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Bill uses advanced, specialized tools and skills to get you back to happiness, meaning, and a bright perspective. A psychologist is the highest, non-medical, mental health professional available. Entrust yourself and your loved ones to only the best care available. Call Dr. Bill 479-242-4560.

Change. It must be something you are considering as you read through counselor profiles. Change is powerful, healing, and necessary as we maneuver through life. Boundaries. This word is life changing. Healthy boundaries allow others to love us and appreciate us fully for who we are. Balance. Peace. Joy. These are achieved with hard work and implementing therapeutic tools we are often not taught. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make the changes you are seeking.

I am the owner and lead therapist at Lillies In The Valley Counseling Services, LLC. I have been in the mental health field for over 5 years. I primarily treat children and adolescents that struggle with anxiety and behavior issues. In addition, I treat adults that are experiencing difficulty with life struggles. I listen to clients and teach clients to control their emotions and express these emotions in a positive manner. You may reach out to me by text or by calling me at 501-553-5539.

My goal in life is to help other people recognize their worth. I have experience communicating with adults and children who live with problematic behaviors, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or your child, please consider setting up an intake appointment with me.

I live and work in the River Valley. Formerly a safety engineer in Chicago, I later trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in The Canadian Rockies. I’ve been practicing for over 14 years and provide a Christ-centered approach to therapy. I have over 8000 hours of experience with youth issues. I enjoy working with couples and families, helping people fall in love again. I have helped many people work through loss, trauma and, also trained in and advanced trauma techniques using EMDR therapy. I have seen many clients with sexual issues. I have experience working with children and adults with autism and dyslexia.

Life can leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, disconnected, and full of emotions that we may not understand. You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame. You may remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to learn ways to diminish unwanted feelings and symptoms. You're ready to face your problems and work through them. Most of all, you're ready to improve your quality of life and live beyond your struggles and worries.

Lena Horne once wisely said, "it’s not the load that breaks you, but the way you carry it." As a therapist who has seen a lot of life, I'd be honored to become that trusted traveling companion that shares the load and helps lighten your burden. Whether you're grieving, stuck, a survivor, or just struggling emotionally, I've been there and get it. Together, I believe we can chart a plan for you to regain control over your life and step towards new possibilities for peace and joy. My approach is direct but gentle, honest but kind, and always warm and conversation.

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.

I specialize in three types of clients - couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure. As someone who has lived and survived all three of these scenarios personally, I've got a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you're picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the voices in your head that beat you down, I'm honored to pull up a chair next you and begin sorting through the mess.

I often come into contact with people that have never felt comfortable expressing their emotions or in asking for help. If you are struggling with a specific problem or if you just need a safe space to open up, then you've come to the right place. I have worked in many different settings (intensive residential, day treatment, crisis intervention, court systems, and outpatient) and with varying ages of clients, from young children to post retirement adults.

Helping others achieve their best self is my motivation. I have 20 years of clinical experience in facilitating people to be proactive in their ability to grow, adapt, find balance, set goals, explore ways to cope and to find meaning in life's sometimes complicated journey. My specialties include helping those with anxiety, depression, co-dependence issues and traumatic life events. I am trained in Pia Mellody's work with emotional dysfunction and the correlation to childhood origins. I served as a Supervisor for the ARBOEC for 12 years. I have 4 years experience in teaching Counseling Practicum classes at HSU.