Female Therapists in Baxter County, AR

Life can take us down many different roads. Sometimes those roads can have bumps, holes, or be so deteriorated that it's difficult to travel. Counseling is an effective way to navigate life's difficulties. I treat a wide range of issues such as depression and other mood problems, anxiety and stress, relationship issues, life changes, adjustment to disability, behavioral issues and many more. Over my career, I have had opportunities to work with all ages and varied mental health problems. My goal for everyone I treat is to help them identify their problems and work to resolve those issues so that they can move forward in life.

I really enjoy working with clients of varying ages and needs. My ideal client is one who is willing to take a journey of self exploration and find the strength within themselves to heal and grow.

As part of Chenal Family Therapy PLC, I consult with our team of therapists and psychiatrists who specialize in different issues, ensuring that all possible treatment approaches are considered. If we encounter problems outside my areas of expertise, I can provide seamless referrals, including testing and medication management, to get you the needed help.

I will assist my clients to gain insight and the abilities to identify, process, and find strategies and techniques to manage and/or eliminate their sxs, issues, and impairments. I will also assist my clients to develop understanding of their interpersonal conflict dynamics and find strategies to be able to manage them comfortably and confidently.

Are you ready to overcome challenges and unlock a more fulfilling life? I'm here to guide you on this journey. Together, we'll create a supportive space to identify and conquer any obstacles holding you back. My mission is to provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to break free from limitations. Your well-being is my top priority. I hold graduate degrees in both counseling and special education, with specialized training in behavioral disorders. Your well-being matters, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Are you feeling beaten down and like you're just waiting for the next crisis to take its toll? Do you look in the mirror and feel like it's all your fault and you should be ashamed? If this sounds like your life, I'd like to invite you to take the first step towards something more than just surviving your life. With my specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Seed Digging, and Sand Tray Therapy, I'd like to help you begin addressing the roots of your pain, overcome your past and begin looking towards your future. To help working folks get the help they need, I offer evening an weekend appointments.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the many changes life has thrown your way? Are you caring for a loved one suffering from a chronic or terminal illness or the debilitating stages of Alzheimer's Disease? Have you experienced grief, loss, suffering, anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like facing the day in the morning is too much? Imagine waking up rested in the morning feeling comfortable in your own skin. Managing all the daily demands of your day and still have the confidence to make the decisions needed to the best of your ability.

Providing a safe space, being entrusted with vulnerability, and bearing witness to healing is an awe inspiring and mutually rewarding experience. Therefore, a good relationship is the first priority in therapy. Christine realizes that successful treatment begins with a strong therapeutic rapport. This focus allows clients to feel safe and understood, which is a strong catalyst for progress towards healing and achieving goals. Positive results can only occur once a therapeutic alliance is developed.

It's been difficult to make decisions in overwhelm. The situation you find yourself in needs attention and putting it off any longer is not an option. You consider yourself resilient and clarity is needed. We may discover that past trauma has contributed to unhealthy patterns. Unlock your full potential with new knowledge. You don't have to do it alone. Picture this: you, me, and a whole toolbox of techniques designed to facilitate change, move stagnant thoughts and energy to the side, and kick your happiness into high gear.

As an attachment therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from past trauma and improve their relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, as I believe that creating a safe and nonjudgmental space is crucial for healing and growth. Drawing from the Polyvagal theory and attachment theory, I use a variety of of techniques to tailor treatment to your personal experience.

Deadlines, demands, sickness. It feels like you can’t keep up. Everyone wants a piece of you and there is not enough to go around. You are exhausted and your mind won't shut off. The What if's overwhelm you... "What if I am not good enough? What if I let everyone down?" Your family, your job, your friends are counting on you. You may wonder, "When is it about what I need?" only to feel selfish and guilty about that too.

Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? Like your thoughts, problems, and past are so much that you don't know where to start? When you first enter my office, either virtually or in person, you will find yourself in a comfortable environment where I will meet you where you are in that moment. I will patiently walk with you through your hardships with an open ear while challenging you slowly to look at your situation in a different perspective and understand why you feel and react the way you do given your history. I use attachment and EMDR therapy primarily to help you reach your goals.

Life is tough causing us to feel on edge and quite irritable. Talking things through helps and I'm here to assist you in talking things through. Learn how to find coping skills that work for you and how to re-establish a healthy emotional balance.

I'm a straight-forward, get it done therapist. My goal with any client or family is to help them quickly identify what the core issues are and to create solutions that help them function better on a daily basis. Whether it is a child struggling with behavioral issues or an adult battling depression or anxiety, I'm focused on outcomes, not blame.

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.