Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Arkansas

During one's life, we all face times that are challenging and may seem overwhelming. Whether you are seeking help to identify options you have, changes you must make, or acceptance that is needed, know there are people who can help and places which can assist you in discovering the answers you seek.

Choosing to reach out to a therapist can be scary. Its not easy to talk to someone you don't know, but if you are willing to try, I'll walk through the hard times with you. We can not fix everything overnight, change takes time, but my mission is to help you find a healthy new direction in life. There is strength and potential for growth and change in all of us, but sometimes we just feel stuck and overwhelmed with all life throws at us. You do not have to go it alone, I am here to help.

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own home or all alone in a room with close family members and friends? It’s normal to feel that way at times, but how you respond is pivotal. It is so easy to lose sight of self care when you are busy caring for others. If you can relate, take proactive measures before those challenges turn into severe medical issues such as major depression, anxiety, anger management issues or grief. Free yourself from psychological bondage.

Hello and welcome to the first step at healing! It can be hard stepping out of your comfort zone and coming to therapy, which is why I work to offer a calming and positive therapeutic experience. My name is Amy, and I have experience with a variety of mental health concerns, ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, poor impulse control, and interpersonal communication issues. The clientele I mainly work with are adolescents and adults, specializing in females with trauma.

I am here to help! I provide caring and compassionate therapy that is short-term and solution focused. My areas of focus for adults include anxiety, depression and life adjustments. I also treat couples struggling with relationship issues, as well as teens and their families. I engage my clients on a very personal level and work carefully to understand their unique backgrounds, difficulties and expectations for therapy.

With over a decade experience in a variety of settings, my passion lies in working a hybrid of school based and outpatient - working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population. I most enjoy working through life transitions be it changes in circumstances, gender/sexuality, the natural ebbs and flows of life, or taking the next step (adulthood, career, marriage, etc). I am trained in EMDR & TF-CBT, thus I excel at working with trauma. I'm a GALAP pledge signer and take a no gatekeeping approach to serving trans and nonbinary clients. I enjoy helping families find common ground and mutual respect even around difficult subjects.

I am passionate about assisting others through their individual journey by addressing all of the aspects of emotional, intellectual, and physical health. I believe the things we feel and think can impact our health. I work towards helping clients become proactive about their mental well-being, rather than reactive. Through conceptualizing depression and anxiety as symptoms, I strive to get to the root of the issues that are hindering your successes. I work from a strength based and encouraging platform to help you create a life filled with intention and well-being.

DaLisha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arkansas. She has several years of experience in the field of mental health and is passionate about helping others learn to cope and foster a happier life. DaLisha has worked with adolescents, adults, and couples, specializing in stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, motivation, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and confidence. DaLisha received a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has a Master of Philosophy in Human and Social Services, both from Walden University.

I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!

In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on the significance of understanding one's self-worth, nurturing healthy relationships, and fostering personal development. My unwavering commitment lies in helping my clients attain their aspirations, rooted in the firm belief that each individual possesses the innate capacity to manifest positive transformations in their lives. Ultimately, my goal is to facilitate profound transformations in the lives of those I serve. I believe that with the right guidance and a nurturing environment, individuals can tap into their inner resilience and capacity for change.

Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth therapy.

Therapy is about you the client. Therapy focuses on meeting you where you are and focusing on what is working and what is not working in your life through self reflection. We all struggle with different issues from time to time and may benefit from therapy. Therapy can empower you through a supportive encouraging avenue to focus on making positive changes in your life. Therapy can assist you with developing healthy coping skills, more satisfying relationships, and overall sense of well being.

Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes in meeting clients where they are in life and using their strengths to guide them. I work with children, adolescents, and adults that may need support with working through difficult experiences in their life. I will work with each client to develop goals and a plan to utilize adaptive coping skills to achieve their highest level of functioning. I have experience providing services to diverse populations with various mental health disorders and trauma.

I would love to talk with you and together discover your full potential and purpose in life. Sometimes that means looking back from where you are now to discover the barriers standing in your way. From personal experience, I believe it is never too late to discover a better way to do life. Joining you in your personal journey in discovering this joy and purpose, would be an honor. I believe that my life experience adds to my training as a counselor to help me be empathic and understanding of clients.

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.

Thank you for visiting my page! Life's journey is riddled by many twists and turns that challenge even the “fittest” of us all! My passion is partnering with you on your journey to find hope, healing, and new growth. When you come to your appointment, you will be welcomed into a warm and respectful therapeutic environment where you can do just that—find hope, healing, and growth!

I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining the purpose of "meeting the client where they are at" to ensure a foundation of empathy and a safe place to process through life struggles.

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.

I enjoy working with people who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I thrive in finding core issues and working on increasing each clients internal strengths to help them overcome their challenges. By utilizing different techniques and theories, I strive to help my client decrease the emotions or behaviors that are troubling them and learn ways to cope with them in healthy ways.