Narrative Therapists in Dierks, AR
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I provide thoughtful, empathetic care using emotionally focused and narrative therapies.
I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Together, we have worked through difficult life transitions, emotional/mood issues, behavior trouble, relational problems, and family conflict. Some are seeking clarity and understanding, while others are at the end of their rope and are making a final effort to fix something broken.
I provide thoughtful, empathetic care using emotionally focused and narrative therapies.
I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Together, we have worked through difficult life transitions, emotional/mood issues, behavior trouble, relational problems, and family conflict. Some are seeking clarity and understanding, while others are at the end of their rope and are making a final effort to fix something broken.
Ricky Huggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, M-Div, D-Min, M Ed, LADC-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Seeking meaning making in our unfinished stories is what we crave! I have learned this on my journey as a Licensed LPC and LADC-MH in Oklahoma and a LADAC Counselor in Arkansas. My experience includes mid management retailing earlier in life. Later I trained in theology and spirituality to cope with human needs like values clarification, grief, trauma, family of origin, spiritual formation, cultural and substance use disorder issues. As a supervisior of Counselor Candidates seeking Oklahoma Licensure for both the OK LPC and OK LADC boards I have limited avaliability but in person or virtual format is available. Click to book soon.
Seeking meaning making in our unfinished stories is what we crave! I have learned this on my journey as a Licensed LPC and LADC-MH in Oklahoma and a LADAC Counselor in Arkansas. My experience includes mid management retailing earlier in life. Later I trained in theology and spirituality to cope with human needs like values clarification, grief, trauma, family of origin, spiritual formation, cultural and substance use disorder issues. As a supervisior of Counselor Candidates seeking Oklahoma Licensure for both the OK LPC and OK LADC boards I have limited avaliability but in person or virtual format is available. Click to book soon.
Hello, I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I'm a bilingual counselor fluent in English and Spanish with over a decade of experience. I have worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings. I've had the privilege of serving people of all ages with a wide variety of issues (including veterans and their families). He trabajado con familias hispanas durante más de una década. Hablo el idioma con fluidez. Si desea un defensor que trabaje duro para comprenderlo y ayudarlo a superar sus problemas, ¡llámeme!
Hello, I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I'm a bilingual counselor fluent in English and Spanish with over a decade of experience. I have worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings. I've had the privilege of serving people of all ages with a wide variety of issues (including veterans and their families). He trabajado con familias hispanas durante más de una década. Hablo el idioma con fluidez. Si desea un defensor que trabaje duro para comprenderlo y ayudarlo a superar sus problemas, ¡llámeme!
Katherine Woodworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, ICCDP-D, CCDP-D, DCC
Verified Verified
Benton, AR 72015
I believe clients DESERVE to be treated fairly and honestly. I prefer to work with my clients to help them achieve the life of their choosing, not my choosing. We all have an idea of what we want in life and how we want our lives to be, "our ultimate goal". Many times in life we experience obstacles and challenges which can interfere with us reaching that goal and making the most out of life. We will work together to help you achieve "YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL"!!!
I believe clients DESERVE to be treated fairly and honestly. I prefer to work with my clients to help them achieve the life of their choosing, not my choosing. We all have an idea of what we want in life and how we want our lives to be, "our ultimate goal". Many times in life we experience obstacles and challenges which can interfere with us reaching that goal and making the most out of life. We will work together to help you achieve "YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL"!!!
Natural Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Russellville, AR 72802 (Online Only)
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 in life. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make these changes and follow your path toward self-actualization.
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 in life. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make these changes and follow your path toward self-actualization.
Dawn Marie Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Shawn Kispert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMAT, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
People truthfully want to be heard. Clients want to know you're listening, validating and joining in their story. Each time a new client comes into my office, I am fully aware they are nervous and do not trust me. It is my job to share enough of myself with you, giving you the necessary comfortable space to feel free to begin to heal. I listen, I listen but when you are anxious or nervous, I ask easy but directive questions. You CAN do this, whatever is stopping you from living the life you want. Together, listening, talking, laughing, crying, sometimes having a bit of chocolate along the way! Come on in....you got this!
People truthfully want to be heard. Clients want to know you're listening, validating and joining in their story. Each time a new client comes into my office, I am fully aware they are nervous and do not trust me. It is my job to share enough of myself with you, giving you the necessary comfortable space to feel free to begin to heal. I listen, I listen but when you are anxious or nervous, I ask easy but directive questions. You CAN do this, whatever is stopping you from living the life you want. Together, listening, talking, laughing, crying, sometimes having a bit of chocolate along the way! Come on in....you got this!
Are you open to trying new ways of gaining an understanding of yourself to feel empowered with making positive changes in your life? Each of us have our own unique story in life and at times, we can be challenged with how we deal with the ups and downs of life. Sometimes life events can have an impact on how we relate with others, view the world and ourselves. Sometimes these ups and downs can bring on feelings of sadness, confusion and frustration - when this happens, the expertise of a mental health professional can help.
Are you open to trying new ways of gaining an understanding of yourself to feel empowered with making positive changes in your life? Each of us have our own unique story in life and at times, we can be challenged with how we deal with the ups and downs of life. Sometimes life events can have an impact on how we relate with others, view the world and ourselves. Sometimes these ups and downs can bring on feelings of sadness, confusion and frustration - when this happens, the expertise of a mental health professional can help.
Joseph Alan Rowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72223
Waitlist for new clients
With 20 years of experience working in the helping profession with children, adolescents, families and adults and the last 11 years serving as a licensed professional counselor, I am able to accurately and effectively evaluate and treat most issues arising within each of these groups and across multiple settings. I have a Master of Science degree and a Specialist in Education degree in Professional Counseling. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, and Experiential Therapy approaches when working with individuals and families.
With 20 years of experience working in the helping profession with children, adolescents, families and adults and the last 11 years serving as a licensed professional counselor, I am able to accurately and effectively evaluate and treat most issues arising within each of these groups and across multiple settings. I have a Master of Science degree and a Specialist in Education degree in Professional Counseling. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, and Experiential Therapy approaches when working with individuals and families.
Angela Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Subiaco, AR 72865 (Online Only)
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for those who may be dealing with the challenges of trauma life transitions and social pressures. This can often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and changes in personality. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life.
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for those who may be dealing with the challenges of trauma life transitions and social pressures. This can often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and changes in personality. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life.
Beverly Vanover
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
My name is Beverly Vanover, and I am a licensed professional counseling with 10 years of experience working with adults dealing with mild to moderate emotional regulation issues around anger, anxiety, depression, and relationships. I work with adults struggling with emotional regulation for emotions of anger, anxiety, depression, and desire to please that create barriers to inter and intra-personal effectiveness.
My name is Beverly Vanover, and I am a licensed professional counseling with 10 years of experience working with adults dealing with mild to moderate emotional regulation issues around anger, anxiety, depression, and relationships. I work with adults struggling with emotional regulation for emotions of anger, anxiety, depression, and desire to please that create barriers to inter and intra-personal effectiveness.
Mindful Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (Online Only)
Hello there! I am a mental health therapist and a licensed certified social worker but most of all, I am a human with a passion to help other humans overcome life's challenges. I believe that therapy should be an individualized and sacred experience based on a person's unique and specific needs. Mindful Healing Therapy was created because I believe that the power of the mind can heal the soul. Whether you're struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma, let Mindful Healing Therapy help you through the darkness and help you see the light.
Hello there! I am a mental health therapist and a licensed certified social worker but most of all, I am a human with a passion to help other humans overcome life's challenges. I believe that therapy should be an individualized and sacred experience based on a person's unique and specific needs. Mindful Healing Therapy was created because I believe that the power of the mind can heal the soul. Whether you're struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma, let Mindful Healing Therapy help you through the darkness and help you see the light.
Cathrine Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTMH
Verified Verified
Texarkana, AR 71854 (Online Only)
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.
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.
We all have times that events take a toll on us mentally and emotionally. In some aspect we may try to push them down or avoid the existence of the issue. Maybe we have associations of weakness or feelings of inadequacy if we acknowledge those feelings or issues. I’m an LPC, CFRC with 12 years previous experience as an EMT and Volunteer Firefighter. I am EMDR level 1 & 2 trained for trauma and PTSD therapy. Beyond responder therapy, I have experience with sexual abuse, codependency work, healing the inner child, and promoting your own self-worth.
We all have times that events take a toll on us mentally and emotionally. In some aspect we may try to push them down or avoid the existence of the issue. Maybe we have associations of weakness or feelings of inadequacy if we acknowledge those feelings or issues. I’m an LPC, CFRC with 12 years previous experience as an EMT and Volunteer Firefighter. I am EMDR level 1 & 2 trained for trauma and PTSD therapy. Beyond responder therapy, I have experience with sexual abuse, codependency work, healing the inner child, and promoting your own self-worth.
Everyone has a rough time sometimes. This can be a result of trauma or mental health or even our own choices. My goal as a therapist is to help recover from those times and enter the next phase of healing so that the third phase of life can be amazing. Our past doesn't define us but how we respond to the past can define us. Let's work together to make that the most positive growth point.
Everyone has a rough time sometimes. This can be a result of trauma or mental health or even our own choices. My goal as a therapist is to help recover from those times and enter the next phase of healing so that the third phase of life can be amazing. Our past doesn't define us but how we respond to the past can define us. Let's work together to make that the most positive growth point.
Are you living your "best life possible"? When we struggle in relationships, with trust and anger and control, or we feel misunderstood, avoid certain situations, or feel overwhelmed, life becomes more difficult than it has to be. Motivating ourselves to do anything is too much when our mind feels like a "tangled ball of yarn". There are different causes of these situations - current or previous trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse of alcohol or drugs, staying in unhealthy relationships or other possible reasons. Working through the causes can help "untangle the ball of yarn" and allow you to live your "best life possible".
Are you living your "best life possible"? When we struggle in relationships, with trust and anger and control, or we feel misunderstood, avoid certain situations, or feel overwhelmed, life becomes more difficult than it has to be. Motivating ourselves to do anything is too much when our mind feels like a "tangled ball of yarn". There are different causes of these situations - current or previous trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse of alcohol or drugs, staying in unhealthy relationships or other possible reasons. Working through the causes can help "untangle the ball of yarn" and allow you to live your "best life possible".
I have been a mental health therapist for 30 years.. I have been fortunate to witness to the healing and growth that can take place through and hard work.
I have been a mental health therapist for 30 years.. I have been fortunate to witness to the healing and growth that can take place through and hard work.
Relationships are hard. The stresses of everyday life tend to throw curveballs that can cause conflict even in the healthiest of relationships. If you and your loved ones are in a place where it’s difficult to see a way out of the conflict, counseling is a great tool to help you become unstuck and find a path forward. Relational work is my passion and I love to see individuals connect with one another in meaningful and impactful ways. I respect and honor the worth of every individual, couple, and family unit, and I have created a safe and welcoming space for you to come just as you are.
Relationships are hard. The stresses of everyday life tend to throw curveballs that can cause conflict even in the healthiest of relationships. If you and your loved ones are in a place where it’s difficult to see a way out of the conflict, counseling is a great tool to help you become unstuck and find a path forward. Relational work is my passion and I love to see individuals connect with one another in meaningful and impactful ways. I respect and honor the worth of every individual, couple, and family unit, and I have created a safe and welcoming space for you to come just as you are.
Crying is okay. Emotions are okay. It is okay to feel. If you do not like where you are mentally, spiritually, or emotionally then you do not have to stay in that place of misery or despair. When a bone is broken or a ligament is torn, we seek medical support for physical healing. When feeling overwhelmed in a heartless world, lonely in a room full of people, struggling to sleep due to dreams of unforgettable events, or avoiding smells, sounds, or places because it forces you to relive dreaded moments. In those moments who do you find for support? With support, you will find inner peace, strength, and a better version of yourself.
Crying is okay. Emotions are okay. It is okay to feel. If you do not like where you are mentally, spiritually, or emotionally then you do not have to stay in that place of misery or despair. When a bone is broken or a ligament is torn, we seek medical support for physical healing. When feeling overwhelmed in a heartless world, lonely in a room full of people, struggling to sleep due to dreams of unforgettable events, or avoiding smells, sounds, or places because it forces you to relive dreaded moments. In those moments who do you find for support? With support, you will find inner peace, strength, and a better version of yourself.
William Sanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Texarkana, AR 71854
Do you experience thoughts of "what if", or feelings of self-doubt that are keeping you from reaching your full potential? If you are ready to get relief from anxiety and depression that are preventing you from living the life you always wanted, I am here to help. As you learn about yourself and the origin of your suffering, you will become more self-aware and equipped to make necessary changes so you can reach your greatest potential.
Do you experience thoughts of "what if", or feelings of self-doubt that are keeping you from reaching your full potential? If you are ready to get relief from anxiety and depression that are preventing you from living the life you always wanted, I am here to help. As you learn about yourself and the origin of your suffering, you will become more self-aware and equipped to make necessary changes so you can reach your greatest potential.
Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.