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Tree of Life Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Memphis, AR 72301
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Practicing since 2011, I have seven years experience in community mental health, working the past four years in a school-based health center providing individual and family services as well as training in behavioral health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Practicing since 2011, I have seven years experience in community mental health, working the past four years in a school-based health center providing individual and family services as well as training in behavioral health.
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Jordan Faulkner Lamb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Paragould, AR 72450
I am certified in Play Therapy, Infant Mental Health, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Aut Play Therapy, and trained in Perinatal Mental Health.
Life can be so hard and it seems that, too often, we are all just trying to survive. Each and every one of us were made to do more than that, though. I hope to be a support in helping you and your family be able to work through the hard parts and help you thrive by providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and your experiences. I am honored and humbled to get to be a part of this journey with each and every one of you.
I am certified in Play Therapy, Infant Mental Health, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Aut Play Therapy, and trained in Perinatal Mental Health.
Life can be so hard and it seems that, too often, we are all just trying to survive. Each and every one of us were made to do more than that, though. I hope to be a support in helping you and your family be able to work through the hard parts and help you thrive by providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions and your experiences. I am honored and humbled to get to be a part of this journey with each and every one of you.
Each person has unique talents and interests so I utilize play, expressive art, sand, narrative therapy along with traditional "talk therapy".
I believe each person has the resiliency and innate strength to heal from traumas in their life journey. My education, work experience and trainings have focused on helping individuals who have experienced trauma in many forms. I've work with families and individuals from birth through adulthood. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. My background working with children and caregivers in the hospital setting has given me a unique opportunity to work with various medical conditions and extensive healthcare trauma.
Each person has unique talents and interests so I utilize play, expressive art, sand, narrative therapy along with traditional "talk therapy".
I believe each person has the resiliency and innate strength to heal from traumas in their life journey. My education, work experience and trainings have focused on helping individuals who have experienced trauma in many forms. I've work with families and individuals from birth through adulthood. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. My background working with children and caregivers in the hospital setting has given me a unique opportunity to work with various medical conditions and extensive healthcare trauma.
I have advanced training in Play Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting and TF-CBT.
Counseling is my passion and I enjoy helping people discover their inner strengths and ability to overcome issues. Whether you have gone through a tragedy or are trying to figure out life and need some guidance, there is hope. I love connecting with individuals and families and assisting in healing where brokenness has occurred. My calming and comforting approach is my foundation for helping you achieve your goals.
I have advanced training in Play Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting and TF-CBT.
Counseling is my passion and I enjoy helping people discover their inner strengths and ability to overcome issues. Whether you have gone through a tragedy or are trying to figure out life and need some guidance, there is hope. I love connecting with individuals and families and assisting in healing where brokenness has occurred. My calming and comforting approach is my foundation for helping you achieve your goals.
Secure Foundation Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Whether it is individual, couples, family, play therapy etc, I am here for you.
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.
Whether it is individual, couples, family, play therapy etc, I am here for you.
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.
Audrey Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist.
Somewhere, deep down, you already have the ability to heal yourself and grow; let me help you find it and keep it. I am committed to helping you create a life where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My mission is to provide individuals with a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable exploring a preferred way of life. I use a relational approach to treatment and integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques as well as Brainspotting into my client's care. Let me help you discover your strengths and resources so that you can be empowered to live a more fulfilling life.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist.
Somewhere, deep down, you already have the ability to heal yourself and grow; let me help you find it and keep it. I am committed to helping you create a life where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My mission is to provide individuals with a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable exploring a preferred way of life. I use a relational approach to treatment and integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques as well as Brainspotting into my client's care. Let me help you discover your strengths and resources so that you can be empowered to live a more fulfilling life.
Laura Beth Felton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Marianna, AR 72360
With children, I use play therapy.
I am a therapist licensed in Arkansas with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor and play therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
With children, I use play therapy.
I am a therapist licensed in Arkansas with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor and play therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Virginia Lynn Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, ICST, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Paragould, AR 72450
I am also credentialed as an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST) and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S).
Each day we take a walk on our own personal journey through life. Our journeys will take many different paths, twists and turns we will have to navigate. Sometimes we can navigate the journeys by ourselves and at others we may need someone to walk beside us. I have walked with people of all ages, from age 3-adulthood on their journeys since 2004. Up to this point my personal journey has been working with agencies, but now I have decided to take my own journey into a private practice setting.
I am also credentialed as an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST) and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S).
Each day we take a walk on our own personal journey through life. Our journeys will take many different paths, twists and turns we will have to navigate. Sometimes we can navigate the journeys by ourselves and at others we may need someone to walk beside us. I have walked with people of all ages, from age 3-adulthood on their journeys since 2004. Up to this point my personal journey has been working with agencies, but now I have decided to take my own journey into a private practice setting.
Ashley Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Thera play Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients attain their personal goals that lead to improvement in their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe, and confident environment to foster positive change. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, Thera play Principles, and Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. I have served various positions in the mental health field since 2009 and have been a licensed therapist since 2013.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
Mandy Young, LCSW is a mental health therapist with experience in trauma intervention, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization care through veteran and civilian fields, end of life care, postpartum, depression, anxiety, bereavement and grief support. With care and compassion, Mandy is willing to work with teens and adults to find their healthiest self and fulfillment in life.
I am a LPC with 8 years of experience. I have worked with all ages in a variety of settings. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and struggling to find hope. I would love to help you find a way out of the hole that mental illness can leave us with. Sometimes trauma can leave you speechless with nowhere and no one to turn to. If this is you, please do not hesitate to reach out and get the help you deserve
I am a LPC with 8 years of experience. I have worked with all ages in a variety of settings. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and struggling to find hope. I would love to help you find a way out of the hole that mental illness can leave us with. Sometimes trauma can leave you speechless with nowhere and no one to turn to. If this is you, please do not hesitate to reach out and get the help you deserve
Life can present many challenges, and at times, despite our best efforts, we may require assistance. As your guide, with over 16 years of experience as a therapist, I am here to offer my support. By empathizing with your struggles, pain, and heartache, I will tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My aim is to help you feel content and secure in a world that can be difficult, and rediscover the joys of life. Through my training in Trauma, Sand Tray Therapy, and Brainspotting, I can aid in bringing peace to your mind and body. You don't have to face your challenges alone- there is hope.
Life can present many challenges, and at times, despite our best efforts, we may require assistance. As your guide, with over 16 years of experience as a therapist, I am here to offer my support. By empathizing with your struggles, pain, and heartache, I will tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My aim is to help you feel content and secure in a world that can be difficult, and rediscover the joys of life. Through my training in Trauma, Sand Tray Therapy, and Brainspotting, I can aid in bringing peace to your mind and body. You don't have to face your challenges alone- there is hope.
I am an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and my best work is in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders with co-occurring addiction disorders related to trauma. I am trained in EMDR and have basic and advanced training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition to meeting clients in clinic, I also provide telehealth services. I understand that mental health disorders often present with isolation and strive to meet patients in settings that are familiar and comfortable to them.
I am an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and my best work is in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders with co-occurring addiction disorders related to trauma. I am trained in EMDR and have basic and advanced training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition to meeting clients in clinic, I also provide telehealth services. I understand that mental health disorders often present with isolation and strive to meet patients in settings that are familiar and comfortable to them.
My ideal client presents with anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain. They are willing to participate in the therapy, even if afraid, they will put their trust in the therapeutic process. Their goal is to improve daily functioning and decrease anxiety/depression. As my client, you will be supported but also challenged in order to develop insight and self-awareness into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is not just about talking. It is also about learning positive strategies to help facilitate coping, enhance the ability to work through life’s struggles and challenges, and build resilience.
My ideal client presents with anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain. They are willing to participate in the therapy, even if afraid, they will put their trust in the therapeutic process. Their goal is to improve daily functioning and decrease anxiety/depression. As my client, you will be supported but also challenged in order to develop insight and self-awareness into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is not just about talking. It is also about learning positive strategies to help facilitate coping, enhance the ability to work through life’s struggles and challenges, and build resilience.
So you’re not feeling like your best self lately. Maybe you have never felt like your best self. You’re fighting voices inside your head that say, “I’m not enough.” You look in the mirror and you don’t recognize who you are; where things got lost, or too busy, or maybe even just stood still. Some days you are sad. Other days you are irritable. The days you aren’t sad or irritable you are biting your nails down to the quick. Maybe you have lost track of the days. “When was the last time I showered?” “Who can I reach out to that would care or understand what I’m going through?” “I just want the old me back… or maybe a new me.”
So you’re not feeling like your best self lately. Maybe you have never felt like your best self. You’re fighting voices inside your head that say, “I’m not enough.” You look in the mirror and you don’t recognize who you are; where things got lost, or too busy, or maybe even just stood still. Some days you are sad. Other days you are irritable. The days you aren’t sad or irritable you are biting your nails down to the quick. Maybe you have lost track of the days. “When was the last time I showered?” “Who can I reach out to that would care or understand what I’m going through?” “I just want the old me back… or maybe a new me.”
Brooke Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? You may feel lost, inadequate, or powerless. If so, you are not alone. The pressures of life can seem considerably overpowering at times. However, even the most stressful situations can be defeated. Let’s work together to gain control over the stress.
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? You may feel lost, inadequate, or powerless. If so, you are not alone. The pressures of life can seem considerably overpowering at times. However, even the most stressful situations can be defeated. Let’s work together to gain control over the stress.
I believe therapy is about growth, healing and relationship. We all carry burdens which weigh on us daily. Some heavier than others. At Mercer Counseling Center, therapy is not approached as a method of "fixing" people. Therapy is viewed as a path which leads to shifts and changes in one's life which can provide more peace, personal growth and healing for both the mind and body. I utilize a systemic approach in order to allow individuals and families to view problematic issues from a larger, more holistic perspective in hopes of capturing more opportunities for change, healing and relationship.
I believe therapy is about growth, healing and relationship. We all carry burdens which weigh on us daily. Some heavier than others. At Mercer Counseling Center, therapy is not approached as a method of "fixing" people. Therapy is viewed as a path which leads to shifts and changes in one's life which can provide more peace, personal growth and healing for both the mind and body. I utilize a systemic approach in order to allow individuals and families to view problematic issues from a larger, more holistic perspective in hopes of capturing more opportunities for change, healing and relationship.
Willow Tree Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Searcy, AR 72143
Willow Tree Counseling believes healing is possible for anyone, no matter how significant the trauma, if clients are willing to take a step in a different direction. Our therapists and psychiatric care team walks alongside our clients through their journeys of self-discovery, awareness and growing ownership in their lives. We genuinely desire to connect with our clients in a safe space, free of judgment. We value our client’s perspective and believe treatment is based on each individual's goals and needs.
Willow Tree Counseling believes healing is possible for anyone, no matter how significant the trauma, if clients are willing to take a step in a different direction. Our therapists and psychiatric care team walks alongside our clients through their journeys of self-discovery, awareness and growing ownership in their lives. We genuinely desire to connect with our clients in a safe space, free of judgment. We value our client’s perspective and believe treatment is based on each individual's goals and needs.
Lindsey Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Ideal client, would be an adolescent, who would be open to talk therapy, they engage with therapist a lot and their issues could be anxiety, depression or work issues but they are willing to put in the work.
Ideal client, would be an adolescent, who would be open to talk therapy, they engage with therapist a lot and their issues could be anxiety, depression or work issues but they are willing to put in the work.
Changes Behavioral Health has over 20 highly skilled therapist to serve any need or population. If you have experienced it, we have treated it. If you or a loved one are struggling today with anxiety, depression, fear, anger, addiction, trauma, a troubled relationship, or any obstacle in the way of a fulfilling life we are here for you. CBH is a family owned agency serving Wynne, AR and nearby communities. Changes was opened in 2013 with a mission to provide our community with the best mental health services available in the most caring and compassionate environment available.
Changes Behavioral Health has over 20 highly skilled therapist to serve any need or population. If you have experienced it, we have treated it. If you or a loved one are struggling today with anxiety, depression, fear, anger, addiction, trauma, a troubled relationship, or any obstacle in the way of a fulfilling life we are here for you. CBH is a family owned agency serving Wynne, AR and nearby communities. Changes was opened in 2013 with a mission to provide our community with the best mental health services available in the most caring and compassionate environment available.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.