Therapists in Arkansas
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.
Kristin Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
Some of my modalities include: Existential, IFS, Psychodynamic, Sandplay, Client-Centered, and Play Therapy.
If you are to find yourself, your family, or your child struggling, the best thing you can do is seek out someone to listen and empathize with your situation. My approach is grounded in the principles of Attachment Theory and Humanistic Psychology. Through a warm and empathetic environment, I invite clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of interaction, promoting insight and awareness that pave the way for meaningful change.
Some of my modalities include: Existential, IFS, Psychodynamic, Sandplay, Client-Centered, and Play Therapy.
If you are to find yourself, your family, or your child struggling, the best thing you can do is seek out someone to listen and empathize with your situation. My approach is grounded in the principles of Attachment Theory and Humanistic Psychology. Through a warm and empathetic environment, I invite clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of interaction, promoting insight and awareness that pave the way for meaningful change.
Kailee Bauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Being a safe place to process feelings is a vital role that we can play in each other's lives. In a world where emotions often go unacknowledged or even dismissed, offering a safe space for someone to express and explore their feelings can be a transformative experience. It requires genuine empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions can cultivate healing, growth, and resilience. Kailee’s goal is to cultivate this space of safety, nonjudgement, growth, healing, self-acceptance, and above all, hope.
Being a safe place to process feelings is a vital role that we can play in each other's lives. In a world where emotions often go unacknowledged or even dismissed, offering a safe space for someone to express and explore their feelings can be a transformative experience. It requires genuine empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions can cultivate healing, growth, and resilience. Kailee’s goal is to cultivate this space of safety, nonjudgement, growth, healing, self-acceptance, and above all, hope.
Suson Swift Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
In addition, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques when appropriate.
Whatever is troubling you, know that you are not alone. The majority of us have been struggling in some way lately. You may have noticed an increase in unwelcome symptoms such as anxiety, anger, fear, or depression. Although we hate to experience these symptoms, they can be like guides for us, telling us that it is time for some good growth. I can support you on this journey.
In addition, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques when appropriate.
Whatever is troubling you, know that you are not alone. The majority of us have been struggling in some way lately. You may have noticed an increase in unwelcome symptoms such as anxiety, anger, fear, or depression. Although we hate to experience these symptoms, they can be like guides for us, telling us that it is time for some good growth. I can support you on this journey.
Christina Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conway, AR 72034
Utilizing play therapy techniques as well as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, Christina believes that clients can be empowered to use all life experiences to create a brighter, better reality and live to their fullest potential.
Christina Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. She received her undergraduate in Psychology at the University of Central Arkansas, her Master of Education from American Intercontinental University, and her Master of Counseling with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has experience working with clients with various mental health disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment disorders. She has worked with all populations but primarily works with children (4+).
Utilizing play therapy techniques as well as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, Christina believes that clients can be empowered to use all life experiences to create a brighter, better reality and live to their fullest potential.
Christina Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. She received her undergraduate in Psychology at the University of Central Arkansas, her Master of Education from American Intercontinental University, and her Master of Counseling with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has experience working with clients with various mental health disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment disorders. She has worked with all populations but primarily works with children (4+).
Trish Waltz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, AR 72031
I have also trained for work with marital infidelities, grief and loss issues; play and art therapies.
I can help you! I have approximately 35 years of experience. I give practical help in a safe and accepting environment. I have specialized in working with children and adolescents; sexual abuse issues, family and marriage issues. I am certified in EMDR. I have clinically supervised/trained graduated students and pre-licensed therapists for approximately 20 years. I work with most issues, including, but not limited to substance abuse, educational problems, depression, anxiety. I am a supportive and caring therapist who will assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be. Let's turn your struggles into strengths.
I have also trained for work with marital infidelities, grief and loss issues; play and art therapies.
I can help you! I have approximately 35 years of experience. I give practical help in a safe and accepting environment. I have specialized in working with children and adolescents; sexual abuse issues, family and marriage issues. I am certified in EMDR. I have clinically supervised/trained graduated students and pre-licensed therapists for approximately 20 years. I work with most issues, including, but not limited to substance abuse, educational problems, depression, anxiety. I am a supportive and caring therapist who will assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be. Let's turn your struggles into strengths.
Rachel D Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
Charis Parker
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Neurodiversity is more common than you might think. Roughly 15-20% of the world's population experiences neruodivergence; however, there is still not enough support for neurodivergent individuals. Charis is passionate about helping clients with neurodiversity such as ADHD, OCD, sensory needs, and various learning disorders. In addition, she has experience working with clients with anxiety, trauma, sleep disturbances, depression, grief and loss, relational concerns and behavioral issues. Charis enjoys working with adolescents, teens and adults and is trained in EMDR, TheraPlay, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Neurodiversity is more common than you might think. Roughly 15-20% of the world's population experiences neruodivergence; however, there is still not enough support for neurodivergent individuals. Charis is passionate about helping clients with neurodiversity such as ADHD, OCD, sensory needs, and various learning disorders. In addition, she has experience working with clients with anxiety, trauma, sleep disturbances, depression, grief and loss, relational concerns and behavioral issues. Charis enjoys working with adolescents, teens and adults and is trained in EMDR, TheraPlay, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Jennifer Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Farmington, AR 72730
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
Sheila Jo Kornblum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
Do you have problems coping with the stresses of everyday life? Do you struggle with maintaining important relationships? Do you feel like you are your own worst enemy? I would like to help. Using various assessment and therapy techniques, you and I can work together to find out which obstacles are standing in the way of your success and happiness. Then we will set concrete goals and formulate a plan for change. At all times, however, you will find my therapy to be positive and affirming. Even the most reserved of clients find me genuine and easy to talk to.
Do you have problems coping with the stresses of everyday life? Do you struggle with maintaining important relationships? Do you feel like you are your own worst enemy? I would like to help. Using various assessment and therapy techniques, you and I can work together to find out which obstacles are standing in the way of your success and happiness. Then we will set concrete goals and formulate a plan for change. At all times, however, you will find my therapy to be positive and affirming. Even the most reserved of clients find me genuine and easy to talk to.
Leatherwood Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401
The primary guiding principle in my approach to therapy is empathy. I am convinced that "feeling with" people is a key to healing. When people feel listened to and truly understood, an atmosphere of mutual respect is created. It has been my experience that people do not feel valued unless they know that someone is genuinely interested in understanding their pain.
The primary guiding principle in my approach to therapy is empathy. I am convinced that "feeling with" people is a key to healing. When people feel listened to and truly understood, an atmosphere of mutual respect is created. It has been my experience that people do not feel valued unless they know that someone is genuinely interested in understanding their pain.
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Trish Waltz
Conway Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Annsley Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths, set goals, and work towards achieving their dreams. I love helping people make connections to have a greater understanding of their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Sometimes you might feel sad, misunderstood, frustrated, or overwhelmed. Other times, you might experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life challenges. Whatever season of life you're in, you belong here! I use a holistic approach to overall healing, incorporating mind and body connections. I have experience working with individuals in all ages and stages.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths, set goals, and work towards achieving their dreams. I love helping people make connections to have a greater understanding of their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Sometimes you might feel sad, misunderstood, frustrated, or overwhelmed. Other times, you might experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life challenges. Whatever season of life you're in, you belong here! I use a holistic approach to overall healing, incorporating mind and body connections. I have experience working with individuals in all ages and stages.
Lauren Horlick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lauren is passionate about mental health and counseling. She believes that the counseling process should be enjoyable, and that a client-centered approach and individualization is key to therapeutic growth. Lauren has helped adults, children & families learn to cope and grow through various life changes and difficulties. Lauren places importance on creating a judgement-free atmosphere, and holding space in which you can safely and openly share and explore thoughts and feelings.
Lauren is passionate about mental health and counseling. She believes that the counseling process should be enjoyable, and that a client-centered approach and individualization is key to therapeutic growth. Lauren has helped adults, children & families learn to cope and grow through various life changes and difficulties. Lauren places importance on creating a judgement-free atmosphere, and holding space in which you can safely and openly share and explore thoughts and feelings.
Ashley Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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, Theraplay 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, Theraplay 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.
Nancy Lasiter Kozlowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
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!
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!
Cathy Byars
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
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Sean Paul Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, AS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexander, AR 72002
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?
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?
Conway Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
PhD
Verified Verified
Conway, AR 72034
Conway Counseling & Wellness Center is a group private practice of practitioners with specialties in mental health and wellness including psychiatry. Our treatment is holistic and incorporates traditional counseling with wellness services such as art therapy, yoga therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and massage. A client with anxiety could benefit from individual counseling, family therapy, yoga, and massage. Another client working to minimize an addiction could receive individual and group counseling, yoga for 12 step recovery, and hypnotherapy. By offering a range of services we can customize treatment.
Conway Counseling & Wellness Center is a group private practice of practitioners with specialties in mental health and wellness including psychiatry. Our treatment is holistic and incorporates traditional counseling with wellness services such as art therapy, yoga therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and massage. A client with anxiety could benefit from individual counseling, family therapy, yoga, and massage. Another client working to minimize an addiction could receive individual and group counseling, yoga for 12 step recovery, and hypnotherapy. By offering a range of services we can customize treatment.
Tyler Quattlebaum
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Today is the day you have decided enough is enough! Taking this first step takes a great deal of courage, and you will need courage for the journey you are about to embark upon. It could be a life transition that has you feeling lost, or you may find yourself stuck, repeating the same patterns and suffering from the same symptoms (anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, etc.). The fact that you have found this page means that you are ready to find relief, contentedness, and even joy, and I am so excited for you!
Today is the day you have decided enough is enough! Taking this first step takes a great deal of courage, and you will need courage for the journey you are about to embark upon. It could be a life transition that has you feeling lost, or you may find yourself stuck, repeating the same patterns and suffering from the same symptoms (anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, etc.). The fact that you have found this page means that you are ready to find relief, contentedness, and even joy, and I am so excited for you!
Erin Curtner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICST
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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.
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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.