Parenting Therapists in Arkansas

We all want to live a fulfilling, meaningful life. We want better relationships, strategies and hope. Sometimes we get trapped in the challenges, difficulties, and pain that comes our way. Coming to terms with a difficult past, present, or future takes courage and time. My role is to help you learn to improve your challenging situation or relieve the hurt you feel. It may be due to life transitions, hard relationships, pain from the past, chronic stress, or fear of future events that have you stuck. We will work together to develop a plan for the issues you want to improve in a realistic, attainable manner.

As a licensed clinical social worker and co-owner of ReNEW Counseling and Wellness, I am currently work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and groups-treating a wide variety of issues. I have a masters degree in clinical social work and specialized training in EMDR, TF-CBT, Parenting/Co-parenting; Parent Coordination; High Conflict Divorce. I work with nearly all emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. My professional mission and vision is to affect meaningful change.

There can be healing and growth after going through really hard things in life. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.

My passion is helping children and families work through problems and issues that disrupt positive relationships. I specialize in working with children who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral problems in several environments, family dynamics, anger, relationship concerns, school/work stressors, trauma issues, and unhealthy communication patterns. I particularly enjoy helping foster/adoptive families find peace and cohesion in their new family situation. I also love helping children with severe emotional and behavioral issues. I provide a caring, non-judgmental approach. You can change your life. I can help.

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with a specialization in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have a heart for supporting people through their reproductive years while they navigate the ups and downs of pre-parenting, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. My approach is to support clients holistically using an integrated therapeutic approach. I draw from elements of psychodynamic (narrative), acceptance commitment (ACT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness therapies in to ensure the whole person’s needs are met.

Life can sometimes feel like a journey without a map, a dance without a song, a play without a script, a giant pile of teeny-tiny Legos covering the floor with no instruction manual in sight.... You get the point – finding direction in life can be hard! Whether you are needing help to break free from family burdens, to unravel the constraints of mental health concerns, to weather a difficult phase of life, to work through relational discord, or to parent your children more confidently, I am here to assist you in becoming the mapmaker, composer, playwright, and manual creator you need to be to give your life direction.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years experience, my heart's desire has always been to provide a safe, comfortable environment for people to come with their hurts and struggles. It is my pleasure to walk with my clients through these seasons in their lives and be a part of their healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to work with individuals from various backgrounds and ages. From anxiety, depression, relational difficulties or parenting struggles - I will partner with you to help you reach your goals.

I have found that at the heart of what I do is connection: connecting with clients so that they feel seen and heard, helping children and parents reconnect when challenging behaviors and emotions get in the way, helping individuals explore and connect with parts of themselves to help them move past their struggles and thrive. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral and emotional difficulties with your child, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and chronic stress, stress management or other phase of life issues, I am here to help.

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.

Are you a parent/guardian struggling to help your child or adolescent? You may feel helpless and isolated if your child is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. I can help you by working with your child from a developmentally appropriate approach. Each person has a unique journey, and no one should ever feel they must navigate it alone. Therefore, throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment as we work collaboratively to help. I’ll also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with tools to feel more empowered.

Relationships are hard, I mean seriously hard. Arguments with your significant others, screaming kids, demands from all directions. Your home should be a place of refuge and comfort, right? Well, maybe it can be. I have been working with families in conflict for over thirteen years. I am excited about teaming up with you to restore damaged or broken relationships and bring peace back to your home. My private office offers refreshments, private parking, and a private entrance for your comfort. Also, I am set up to do online counseling with anyone in the state of Arkansas from the convenience of your own home.

There are times in all of ours lives when we feel stuck. Unable to move. Unable to do what we know we should and want to do. I am here to journey with you as you create new movement, heal past wounds and discover new paths to becoming who you were created to be. I specialize in working with children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence or other major life events. I have been trained in parent/child relationship work, couples therapy (EFT) as well as EMDR.

Are you a parent/guardian struggling to help your child or adolescent? You may feel helpless and isolated if your child is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. I can help you by working with your child from a developmentally appropriate approach. Each person has a unique journey, and no one should ever feel they must navigate it alone. Therefore, throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment as we work collaboratively to help. I’ll also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with tools to feel more empowered.

I provide home-based behavioral therapies to the Northwest Arkansas community, working with the families of children 18 months to 18 years of age with challenging behaviors and/or developmental delays. Parent consults are the foundation of the services I provide, empowering you as the parent with the skills to help your child most fully express who they are. I also offer fun, play-based 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autistic children to teach them pivotal skills in the areas of communication and behavior reduction. In addition, I can provide telehealth services throughout the state of Arkansas.

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I am here to help you through challenges and personal issues you are experiencing. Your circumstances are as unique as you. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children, meeting them where they are emotionally. I provide co-parenting classes, marriage counseling, family counseling, and child therapy in a safe space for creativity to flourish, allowing you to find what works and make healthy choices. Together, we will work to increase your options and feel less "stuck". We are a trusted and safe place to have child therapy in Searcy.

I provide coaching and consulting services to young adults and college students with ADHD/ADD and Executive Function challenges. As your coach I will partner with you to provide accountability, encouragement and skills to help you move forward with your goals. Coaching helps with focus, motivation, time management, study skills and organization. As an added bonus of coaching, clients often see an increase in confidence and self-esteem. If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed, then coaching can help you!

Each of us has lived a unique life which has led us to where we are today. Unfortunately, at times we find ourselves on a path that is uncomfortable or even painful. Parenting, depression, stress, relationships, and life transitions often create challenges for us. My 15+ years of experience working with people from diverse circumstances and my training in tested therapy models, have rooted my practice in a deeply felt respect for each of my clients.

I work with clients with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions. I provide treatment for adults and adolescents as well as families and couples. Whether you are looking to strengthen your relationships, for parenting guidance, career / personal coaching, or psychotherapy, I am here to support and guide you on your journey. Together we will develop a sustainable and rewarding road map for personal growth, professional success or raising happy, healthy and balanced children. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Arkansas. Please reach out for a FREE initial consultation.