Relational Therapists in El Dorado, AR
My hope is to help others live their lives experiencing joy, peace, and freedom. There are times when life gets difficult, hurt occurs, or struggles come along side you; and in those times it can be difficult to recognize your own strength, what you are capable of, and blessings around you. I work with my clients to help them find hope, healing, and restoration. I counsel clients of all ages who are having issues with depression, anxiety, anger, adjustment, grief, trauma, crisis of faith, and relational problems.
My hope is to help others live their lives experiencing joy, peace, and freedom. There are times when life gets difficult, hurt occurs, or struggles come along side you; and in those times it can be difficult to recognize your own strength, what you are capable of, and blessings around you. I work with my clients to help them find hope, healing, and restoration. I counsel clients of all ages who are having issues with depression, anxiety, anger, adjustment, grief, trauma, crisis of faith, and relational problems.
I have worked with a wide range of people on a number of different issues. The majority has been depression and anxiety, but I have helped people with various mental health challenges that people face. In working with anyone, my main focus is on seeing the issue from their perspective and helping them overcome it or develop ways of coping. In seeking out therapy, for most people, there is a fear of engaging in it. A person that is able to start, participate, and finish therapy are brave people.
I have worked with a wide range of people on a number of different issues. The majority has been depression and anxiety, but I have helped people with various mental health challenges that people face. In working with anyone, my main focus is on seeing the issue from their perspective and helping them overcome it or develop ways of coping. In seeking out therapy, for most people, there is a fear of engaging in it. A person that is able to start, participate, and finish therapy are brave people.
Online Therapists
Michael L Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, M Div, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Is your relationship facing challenges that seem insurmountable? Are you struggling to overcome the lingering effects of childhood trauma? Michael Evans offers a transformative therapeutic journey tailored to your unique needs. He is Certified in Relational Life Therapy under the guidance of Terry Real. Drawing from RLT principles, his sessions are centered around cultivating authentic connections and fostering healthy communication. As of 2024, Michael is an RLT Trainer working with therapists in the US, Canada, and Europe who are working to become certified in RLT and offering individual Case Consultations.
Is your relationship facing challenges that seem insurmountable? Are you struggling to overcome the lingering effects of childhood trauma? Michael Evans offers a transformative therapeutic journey tailored to your unique needs. He is Certified in Relational Life Therapy under the guidance of Terry Real. Drawing from RLT principles, his sessions are centered around cultivating authentic connections and fostering healthy communication. As of 2024, Michael is an RLT Trainer working with therapists in the US, Canada, and Europe who are working to become certified in RLT and offering individual Case Consultations.
Katherine Woodworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, ICCDP-D, CCDP-D, DCC
Verified Verified
Benton, AR 72015
My practice covers issues such as trauma, abuse, addictions, relational issues, socializing issues, lack of focus, depression, anxiety and more.
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"!!!
My practice covers issues such as trauma, abuse, addictions, relational issues, socializing issues, lack of focus, depression, anxiety and more.
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"!!!
Lakia Aytch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryant, AR 72022 (Online Only)
Are you ready to work toward improving your social or relational functioning, explore your thoughts and feelings and improve awareness of the strengths you already possess? If you are, I would love to work with you to start building on those areas. Therapy is not a one size fits all; together we will find the path by focusing treatment to your needs and by using the modalities that you fit best.
Are you ready to work toward improving your social or relational functioning, explore your thoughts and feelings and improve awareness of the strengths you already possess? If you are, I would love to work with you to start building on those areas. Therapy is not a one size fits all; together we will find the path by focusing treatment to your needs and by using the modalities that you fit best.
Laurie Geurin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Just by reading this, you are showing your strength and courage to take the first step to speak with a therapist. For many people, it is a scary step to make and keep a counseling appointment. People often worry and wonder things like, what will counseling be like, what will the therapist ask me, and will therapy really help me? When I meet you, I will commend you for your courage to come to counseling and we will discuss what brings you to counseling. Then we will make what I call a counseling GPS. This is a plan of how to get from where you are to where you want to be (through counseling).
Just by reading this, you are showing your strength and courage to take the first step to speak with a therapist. For many people, it is a scary step to make and keep a counseling appointment. People often worry and wonder things like, what will counseling be like, what will the therapist ask me, and will therapy really help me? When I meet you, I will commend you for your courage to come to counseling and we will discuss what brings you to counseling. Then we will make what I call a counseling GPS. This is a plan of how to get from where you are to where you want to be (through counseling).
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I see myself as an emotional fitness trainer. I can help you fine tune your communications skills, work on assertiveness, and improve self-esteem. I enjoy couple's work--helping each learn to understand and meet the other's needs, therefore enhancing the satisfaction of both.
I can help stressed and depressed individuals learn ways to take better care of themselves as they begin to listen to their bodies.
I have over 20 years experience as an Employee Assistance Professional, specializing in solution-focused therapy.
I see myself as an emotional fitness trainer. I can help you fine tune your communications skills, work on assertiveness, and improve self-esteem. I enjoy couple's work--helping each learn to understand and meet the other's needs, therefore enhancing the satisfaction of both.
I can help stressed and depressed individuals learn ways to take better care of themselves as they begin to listen to their bodies.
I have over 20 years experience as an Employee Assistance Professional, specializing in solution-focused therapy.
Billy Eldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Texarkana, AR 71854
You feel like if you tell the truth, you may lose everything. It is embarrassing to share what is really going on, but something has to give. Maybe someone else thinks you need to go to therapy, but you think therapy is for other people and you are not one of them.
You feel like if you tell the truth, you may lose everything. It is embarrassing to share what is really going on, but something has to give. Maybe someone else thinks you need to go to therapy, but you think therapy is for other people and you are not one of them.
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 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 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.
Jennifer L Embry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDRCT, PLLC
Verified Verified
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Life can be hard; there are times when we all need a little help with life’s problems and challenges. Taking the step to see a therapist can be like opening a new door. I have a deep respect for the individual human spirit and a true belief in the therapeutic relationship as a means of creating change. I simply want to help anyone who wants to be helped.
Life can be hard; there are times when we all need a little help with life’s problems and challenges. Taking the step to see a therapist can be like opening a new door. I have a deep respect for the individual human spirit and a true belief in the therapeutic relationship as a means of creating change. I simply want to help anyone who wants to be helped.
Taylor Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
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.
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.
Jason is a bilingual Spanish/English therapist who sees patients aged 10 and older. He is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR consultant and provides EMDR training for therapists seeking certification in Arkansas. He specializes in trauma work, helping clients heal from anxiety and depression and grow after traumatic experiences. He has worked extensively with Hispanic women who come from many types of traumatic experiences, including sexual and/or physical assault, rape, natural disasters, immigration trauma, unexpected death or loss, childhood trauma, and vehicular trauma.
Jason is a bilingual Spanish/English therapist who sees patients aged 10 and older. He is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR consultant and provides EMDR training for therapists seeking certification in Arkansas. He specializes in trauma work, helping clients heal from anxiety and depression and grow after traumatic experiences. He has worked extensively with Hispanic women who come from many types of traumatic experiences, including sexual and/or physical assault, rape, natural disasters, immigration trauma, unexpected death or loss, childhood trauma, and vehicular trauma.
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.
Angie Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MFT, LPC, LMFT, CSAT-c, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benton, AR 72019
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
Kendra J Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearcy, AR 71964
Helping others achieve their best self is my motivation. I have 22 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.
Helping others achieve their best self is my motivation. I have 22 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.
Jeff Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT, EFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Life is hardest when we’re alone in our struggles and pain. We’re wired to bond with others and find safe connections with the ones we love. But sometimes it's hard to feel safe. And when we don't feel safe all sorts of negative emotions find their way to the surface. Anxiety, depression, sometimes even behavioral ruts like anger and shame. We just get stuck. And many times it seems like the harder we try to get out of these ruts, the more stuck we seem to get. But we all want the same things in our relationships. To be seen. To be heard. Are you there for me? Can I count on you? These are healthy goals!
Life is hardest when we’re alone in our struggles and pain. We’re wired to bond with others and find safe connections with the ones we love. But sometimes it's hard to feel safe. And when we don't feel safe all sorts of negative emotions find their way to the surface. Anxiety, depression, sometimes even behavioral ruts like anger and shame. We just get stuck. And many times it seems like the harder we try to get out of these ruts, the more stuck we seem to get. But we all want the same things in our relationships. To be seen. To be heard. Are you there for me? Can I count on you? These are healthy goals!
Danyell Seymour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Are you feeling lost and want to find meaning in your life? Do you have a child with behavioral issues and unsure what direction to go? My approach to mental health plays a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of both children and senior adults, providing essential support tailored to their unique needs. Whether they are dealing with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or developmental disorders, therapeutic interventions such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and family counseling can help them build resilience and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Are you feeling lost and want to find meaning in your life? Do you have a child with behavioral issues and unsure what direction to go? My approach to mental health plays a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of both children and senior adults, providing essential support tailored to their unique needs. Whether they are dealing with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or developmental disorders, therapeutic interventions such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and family counseling can help them build resilience and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is a journey and does not come with a manual. I enjoy working with people of any age, sex, race, cultural, religious, gender identity, and socioeconomic background who are committed to improving their lives and are willing to engage in the process of change. Someone who shows up and does the work. I have much experience in helping people make lifestyle changes that involve not just leaving the problem behaviors and feelings behind, but also understanding triggers, being aware of their presence, changing their thinking, and eventually their choices.
Life is a journey and does not come with a manual. I enjoy working with people of any age, sex, race, cultural, religious, gender identity, and socioeconomic background who are committed to improving their lives and are willing to engage in the process of change. Someone who shows up and does the work. I have much experience in helping people make lifestyle changes that involve not just leaving the problem behaviors and feelings behind, but also understanding triggers, being aware of their presence, changing their thinking, and eventually their choices.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.