Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bella Vista, AR

I started my career as a case manager working with HIV clients for four years. After obtaining my clinical license in 2012, I provided therapy services to children and adults in the Department of Family Services system related to abuse and neglect. For the past six years I have worked with clients in the nursing home setting addressing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dementia and pain management utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.

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.

I am a Licensed Profession Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have been established in the NWA area for some time now. I enjoy working with individuals and families to resolve life issues. I have assisted many people with change, reducing stress and to manage their challenges. I establish healthy, supportive, encouraging relationships with those I work with. I accept ages 10 and up. I am credentialed with all major insurances. Please call to initiate a consultation appointment.

Northwest Counseling offers professional counseling for all ages. We specialize in marital therapies that include trained EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) marriage therapists. EFT is a proven effective therapy to restore depth and passion to hurting relationships. Studies show a better than 70% rate of restoration of broken relationships. In addition, NCI helps children and individuals with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, sleep disorders and anger management.

Chris is a dually Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas and Texas. specializing in DBT and Gottman Couples Skills as a leader of the Seven Principles that Make a Marriage Work. He has experience working in schools, behavioral hospitals, agencies, and private practice.

I want to help you live a full and meaningful life. The ways in which we interact with difficult thoughts and emotions can impact every part of our lives. I want to help you learn a new way of interacting with thoughts and feelings. I am best suited for individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and/or loss. We will work together to increase psychological flexibility, which can reduce symptoms/ suffering and help you live a full, rich and meaningful life.

I believe that we are all equipped with an inner guidance system that pushes us to grow anytime we are out of alignment with our highest selves. Oftentimes, this guidance comes in the form of pain or emotional discomfort. Many of us may identify this pain as depression or anxiety symptoms, feelings of inadequacy, low-self-esteem, grief, anger, fear, or hopelessness. The ways in which we respond to our pain has tremendous implications for future healing and overall quality of life. Action is necessary in order to create change. If you have arrived at this page then you have already begun taking action to improve your circumstances.