Relational Therapists in Arkansas
The Chosen One Professional Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72209 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues, or just need someone to speak with regarding managing your current situation? The clients I work with are in a place of being or becoming stagnant and not knowing how to make the next step. This could be due to past decisions, trauma, relationships, or current situations. My clients want to live their best life possible and need insight into doing so. I want to empower them to address psychological issues, relational issues, and past issues that hinder forward progress and to see them healed, well, and whole.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues, or just need someone to speak with regarding managing your current situation? The clients I work with are in a place of being or becoming stagnant and not knowing how to make the next step. This could be due to past decisions, trauma, relationships, or current situations. My clients want to live their best life possible and need insight into doing so. I want to empower them to address psychological issues, relational issues, and past issues that hinder forward progress and to see them healed, well, and whole.
I work with kids (ages 10 & up), teens, & adults to overcome life's challenges from the past and present. This includes things such as anxiety, self-harm & depression, relational struggles, abuse & trauma recovery, grief, self-image, and sexuality issues. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, levels of romantic/sexual interest, body shapes & sizes, and relational dynamics as well as ethnicities & spiritual beliefs in the fullness of who they are.
I work with kids (ages 10 & up), teens, & adults to overcome life's challenges from the past and present. This includes things such as anxiety, self-harm & depression, relational struggles, abuse & trauma recovery, grief, self-image, and sexuality issues. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, levels of romantic/sexual interest, body shapes & sizes, and relational dynamics as well as ethnicities & spiritual beliefs in the fullness of who they are.
Theresa Qualls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
I have specialized experience with grief/loss, abuse, trauma, eating disorders, relational issues, addiction, mood disorders, psychosis, and spiritual questions.
Do you know your heart matters? It requires courage to explore your heart's history with another. And, it's natural to feel uncertain when searching for help with your concerns. Whether you are seeking a solution, or acceptance of something without a solution, psychotherapy offers a unique space for attention, acceptance, exploration, and growth. I am a licensed counselor, psychotherapist, and teacher who enjoys listening to the hearts of others. I love providing a safe, accepting, confidential space for clients to explore their life stories, share their pain, and learn to honor and interpret their heart's deepest desires.
I have specialized experience with grief/loss, abuse, trauma, eating disorders, relational issues, addiction, mood disorders, psychosis, and spiritual questions.
Do you know your heart matters? It requires courage to explore your heart's history with another. And, it's natural to feel uncertain when searching for help with your concerns. Whether you are seeking a solution, or acceptance of something without a solution, psychotherapy offers a unique space for attention, acceptance, exploration, and growth. I am a licensed counselor, psychotherapist, and teacher who enjoys listening to the hearts of others. I love providing a safe, accepting, confidential space for clients to explore their life stories, share their pain, and learn to honor and interpret their heart's deepest desires.
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"!!!
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, life transitional issues, ADHD/ADD, divorce, family conflict, parenting issues, self-esteem/self-confidence-related issues, stress, mood disorders, impulse control disorders, bipolar disorders, and behavioral disorders.
My name is Tia Morris, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I graduated from Southern Arkansas University (Mulerider for Life) in 2016 with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling. I provide individual and family therapy services. I have experience in outpatient, day treatment, crisis, residential treatment, and now private practice settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I am trained in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and TA (Technology Assisted Counseling).
I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, life transitional issues, ADHD/ADD, divorce, family conflict, parenting issues, self-esteem/self-confidence-related issues, stress, mood disorders, impulse control disorders, bipolar disorders, and behavioral disorders.
My name is Tia Morris, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I graduated from Southern Arkansas University (Mulerider for Life) in 2016 with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling. I provide individual and family therapy services. I have experience in outpatient, day treatment, crisis, residential treatment, and now private practice settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I am trained in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and TA (Technology Assisted Counseling).
I use a relational/person-centered approach to therapy with specific focus on the role of trauma.
Life can be messy and complicated, and finding a therapist to trust and connect with can seem extremely daunting. If you are seeking a retreat from the storms of your life, I would love to help you. I bring my non-judgmental, down-to-earth style to every session, and have a special passion for work with the LGBTQ+ community and people with dual diagnosis, substance use and mental heath. I have experience treating those with depression, PTSD/trauma response, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, divorce, work stress, relationship issues and anyone recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization.
I use a relational/person-centered approach to therapy with specific focus on the role of trauma.
Life can be messy and complicated, and finding a therapist to trust and connect with can seem extremely daunting. If you are seeking a retreat from the storms of your life, I would love to help you. I bring my non-judgmental, down-to-earth style to every session, and have a special passion for work with the LGBTQ+ community and people with dual diagnosis, substance use and mental heath. I have experience treating those with depression, PTSD/trauma response, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, divorce, work stress, relationship issues and anyone recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization.
Robyn Thurman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, BSP
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Video on website! When you come to therapy, you want something substantially different. You don’t want to pay for a sounding board; you want a therapist with the experience & training to dive deep into your story & bring you change. That is what I do. I use an experiential style of therapy that works well with people struggling with issues including addiction, affair recovery, trauma, abuse recovery, anxiety, attachment, spiritual growth, relational problems, and teens & their parents. I work hard to help people heal from painful wounds & problematic behaviors.
Video on website! When you come to therapy, you want something substantially different. You don’t want to pay for a sounding board; you want a therapist with the experience & training to dive deep into your story & bring you change. That is what I do. I use an experiential style of therapy that works well with people struggling with issues including addiction, affair recovery, trauma, abuse recovery, anxiety, attachment, spiritual growth, relational problems, and teens & their parents. I work hard to help people heal from painful wounds & problematic behaviors.
Audrey Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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.
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.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I work from a relational perspective to offer you a safe and judgment-free environment where you can be your genuine self.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be challenging, I’m glad you are here! I work with individuals and couples with various backgrounds and stressors. Whether your difficulties are related to family, relationships, finances, major life transitions, communication, sexuality, or identity and self-expression, I treat the anxiety, depression, and trauma associated with these experiences. My practice supports the LGBTQIA2+ community.
I work from a relational perspective to offer you a safe and judgment-free environment where you can be your genuine self.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be challenging, I’m glad you are here! I work with individuals and couples with various backgrounds and stressors. Whether your difficulties are related to family, relationships, finances, major life transitions, communication, sexuality, or identity and self-expression, I treat the anxiety, depression, and trauma associated with these experiences. My practice supports the LGBTQIA2+ community.
As a Christian, I believe God made us with a need for good relationships with Him, with others, and with ourselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I supply an empathetic, non-judgmental ear to people looking for a safe place to be honest, find help, and heal relational difficulties. My greatest experience is in marital issues, sexual addiction, trauma and grief. Because I have experienced my own emotional trials and heartaches, I have a heart to listen to and understand yours and to walk with you through the valleys of your life so that you can emerge living the life you feel good about.
As a Christian, I believe God made us with a need for good relationships with Him, with others, and with ourselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I supply an empathetic, non-judgmental ear to people looking for a safe place to be honest, find help, and heal relational difficulties. My greatest experience is in marital issues, sexual addiction, trauma and grief. Because I have experienced my own emotional trials and heartaches, I have a heart to listen to and understand yours and to walk with you through the valleys of your life so that you can emerge living the life you feel good about.
Compass Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAC, LAMFT, MSCMH, MSMFT
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72223
Betsy works with clients experiencing a wide array of mental health & relational challenges.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, or couples wishing to enhance their life. I wish to also help people through healing from hurtful or traumatic events. For families, I want to meet with any member of the family/families wishing to improve their marriage or interpersonal relationships or are currently managing through a difficult relationship or experience.
Betsy works with clients experiencing a wide array of mental health & relational challenges.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, or couples wishing to enhance their life. I wish to also help people through healing from hurtful or traumatic events. For families, I want to meet with any member of the family/families wishing to improve their marriage or interpersonal relationships or are currently managing through a difficult relationship or experience.
Aaron Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMFT, LPC, TA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Love and Connection in life should not be confusing. But there is always a risk when it comes to getting those two critical human relational needs. Many times relationships feel like a dance, and feeling lost with no road map. It can often turn into division or discomfort, but does it always have to be that way? Emotionally Focused Therapy is a proven, evidence-based method that enhances couples' ability to gain Love and Connection through safety and security. And I would love to be that resource, coach, advocate to help partners sustain longevity in their relationship without leading to isolation or further hurt.
Love and Connection in life should not be confusing. But there is always a risk when it comes to getting those two critical human relational needs. Many times relationships feel like a dance, and feeling lost with no road map. It can often turn into division or discomfort, but does it always have to be that way? Emotionally Focused Therapy is a proven, evidence-based method that enhances couples' ability to gain Love and Connection through safety and security. And I would love to be that resource, coach, advocate to help partners sustain longevity in their relationship without leading to isolation or further hurt.
Laura Gottsponer
Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032
” Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions.
Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions. “I am committed to those I see and willing to guide you along the way.” I have over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health Field. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with a number of individuals who have dealt with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a welcoming space for you to come and process what you feel the needed focus is. I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
” Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions.
Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions. “I am committed to those I see and willing to guide you along the way.” I have over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health Field. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with a number of individuals who have dealt with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a welcoming space for you to come and process what you feel the needed focus is. I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Jonesboro
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Katie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to navigate the difficulties we all face throughout life! I provide individual and family therapy for eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, relational issues, and identity exploration. As a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, I often apply Dr. Brene Brown’s research in therapeutic work around shame, vulnerability, and worthiness. I hold memberships in the Academy of Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to navigate the difficulties we all face throughout life! I provide individual and family therapy for eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, relational issues, and identity exploration. As a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, I often apply Dr. Brene Brown’s research in therapeutic work around shame, vulnerability, and worthiness. I hold memberships in the Academy of Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
As a therapist, I focus on facilitating a space of comfort and safety for individuals facing marginalization, oppression, racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and attachment related issues. Trauma can result from many different lived experiences though commonly misunderstood as solely a result of war, violence, accidents, etc. It can show up in your life in various ways such as anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, feeling stuck/unmotivated, dissociation, shame, relational issues, etc. It can be overwhelming and exhausting to feel like you’ve tried so hard to heal and still feel like something is missing.
As a therapist, I focus on facilitating a space of comfort and safety for individuals facing marginalization, oppression, racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and attachment related issues. Trauma can result from many different lived experiences though commonly misunderstood as solely a result of war, violence, accidents, etc. It can show up in your life in various ways such as anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, feeling stuck/unmotivated, dissociation, shame, relational issues, etc. It can be overwhelming and exhausting to feel like you’ve tried so hard to heal and still feel like something is missing.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Conway, AR 72034
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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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.