Couples Counseling Therapists in Benton County, AR
If you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety or depression, or are going nowhere with your current therapist, I encourage you to contact me to discuss your personal situation.
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.
If you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety or depression, or are going nowhere with your current therapist, I encourage you to contact me to discuss your personal situation.
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.
Anna Slatton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for working with individuals (children and adults), families, and couples. My job is to assist you in helping you look at things differently. Focusing on a shift in perspective allows for needed changes in feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to fall into place. I have been a practicing therapist for 10 years. My aim is to assist individuals, families, and/or couples in creating a better quality of life. So, if a better quality of life is what you are seeking, I want to walk with you on that journey.
Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for working with individuals (children and adults), families, and couples. My job is to assist you in helping you look at things differently. Focusing on a shift in perspective allows for needed changes in feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to fall into place. I have been a practicing therapist for 10 years. My aim is to assist individuals, families, and/or couples in creating a better quality of life. So, if a better quality of life is what you are seeking, I want to walk with you on that journey.
I am versed in providing therapy services to meet a variety of needs, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adjustment to stressors, grief/loss, and relationship issues.
My goal in practicing is to provide a therapeutic relationship focused on compassion, dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I focus on meeting clients where they are, without judgement, while collaborating with individuals and families to meet their goals. I work with adolescents and adults. Prior to Waters Edge Counseling, I worked in community mental health.
I am versed in providing therapy services to meet a variety of needs, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adjustment to stressors, grief/loss, and relationship issues.
My goal in practicing is to provide a therapeutic relationship focused on compassion, dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I focus on meeting clients where they are, without judgement, while collaborating with individuals and families to meet their goals. I work with adolescents and adults. Prior to Waters Edge Counseling, I worked in community mental health.
Aaron French
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Whether you're a child navigating early development, a teen going through adolescence, an adult facing life's complexities, or a couple seeking to strengthen your relationship, I am here to provide the support and guidance you need.
Feeling stuck? Facing challenges in your relationships or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost or uncertain at times. I am here to help you understand and manage these challenges.
Whether you're a child navigating early development, a teen going through adolescence, an adult facing life's complexities, or a couple seeking to strengthen your relationship, I am here to provide the support and guidance you need.
Feeling stuck? Facing challenges in your relationships or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost or uncertain at times. I am here to help you understand and manage these challenges.
Chris McCleary
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MS, MA, LPC/D&A, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lowell, AR 72745
I also work with relationships! In Couples Counseling, I offer proven strategies that can improve communication, generate bonding synergy, resolve need deficiencies, iron out boundaries, etc.
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
I also work with relationships! In Couples Counseling, I offer proven strategies that can improve communication, generate bonding synergy, resolve need deficiencies, iron out boundaries, etc.
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas. I offer video telehealth services to Arkansas residents in an inviting, professional environment. I see clients ages 18 years and older. I see individuals and couples. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, issues unique to military, life adjustments and stress, couples counseling, divorce and co-parenting, and uncomplicated substance abuse disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas. I offer video telehealth services to Arkansas residents in an inviting, professional environment. I see clients ages 18 years and older. I see individuals and couples. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, issues unique to military, life adjustments and stress, couples counseling, divorce and co-parenting, and uncomplicated substance abuse disorders.
We all have challenges, stresses, wounds, hard relationships, and times where we just feel "stuck". I love creating a safe and nurturing environment, when it's time to tackle these issues. I provide active listening, curiosity, thoughtful questioning, support, encouragement, educated thinking, and gentle challenge when necessary. I partner with clients to set goals and work towards them. I see clients as the driver, and myself as an actively engaged passenger. I consider it a privilege to be invited into people's most private and vulnerable places and hold this trust with the utmost professionalism and care.
We all have challenges, stresses, wounds, hard relationships, and times where we just feel "stuck". I love creating a safe and nurturing environment, when it's time to tackle these issues. I provide active listening, curiosity, thoughtful questioning, support, encouragement, educated thinking, and gentle challenge when necessary. I partner with clients to set goals and work towards them. I see clients as the driver, and myself as an actively engaged passenger. I consider it a privilege to be invited into people's most private and vulnerable places and hold this trust with the utmost professionalism and care.
Relationships are hard yet the most important aspect of being human. We are wired to be relational beings, yet we can feel deeply alone in them. If you are struggling to connect with your significant other, this can lead to shame, feeling abandoned, feeling inadequate, feeling lost and unloveable. What makes this more difficult is that it's so connected to every other aspect of your life. If you are feeling lost with your partner it can and will spill over into your parenting, physical health, career and dreams. But what if you could reconnect? What if you could truly find hope and healing that led to transformation?
Relationships are hard yet the most important aspect of being human. We are wired to be relational beings, yet we can feel deeply alone in them. If you are struggling to connect with your significant other, this can lead to shame, feeling abandoned, feeling inadequate, feeling lost and unloveable. What makes this more difficult is that it's so connected to every other aspect of your life. If you are feeling lost with your partner it can and will spill over into your parenting, physical health, career and dreams. But what if you could reconnect? What if you could truly find hope and healing that led to transformation?
Lauren is passionate about helping clients find patterns and make connections. She is a very engaged therapist who asks unique questions to bring you clarity and a fresh perspective. Her clinical interests include trauma, family conflict, relationship dynamics, attachment, anxiety, and identity exploration. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic therapy, which recognizes the profound impact our past experiences have on our present thoughts and behaviors. Lauren studied social work at NYU and NYU Shanghai, and received training at The New School University. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and values a diverse clientele.
Lauren is passionate about helping clients find patterns and make connections. She is a very engaged therapist who asks unique questions to bring you clarity and a fresh perspective. Her clinical interests include trauma, family conflict, relationship dynamics, attachment, anxiety, and identity exploration. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic therapy, which recognizes the profound impact our past experiences have on our present thoughts and behaviors. Lauren studied social work at NYU and NYU Shanghai, and received training at The New School University. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and values a diverse clientele.
Terry Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758 (Online Only)
Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.
Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.
In my office, I prioritize building a trusting relationship to support you in achieving your goals at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.
I truly enjoy working with clients ready for change, excited to break free from cycles that control their life. Wrestling with trauma, anxiety, relationships, sexual health concerns and/or pelvic pain, they are excited for a new chapter. They seek authenticity, vulnerability and the ability to advocate for themselves moving forward. They crave a life infused with hope, where their true selves can thrive, free from stigmas. Their motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in their worthiness of profound change. Collaboratively, we set goals to create safety and healing, free from stigma.
In my office, I prioritize building a trusting relationship to support you in achieving your goals at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.
I truly enjoy working with clients ready for change, excited to break free from cycles that control their life. Wrestling with trauma, anxiety, relationships, sexual health concerns and/or pelvic pain, they are excited for a new chapter. They seek authenticity, vulnerability and the ability to advocate for themselves moving forward. They crave a life infused with hope, where their true selves can thrive, free from stigmas. Their motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in their worthiness of profound change. Collaboratively, we set goals to create safety and healing, free from stigma.
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I offer a variety of counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. My focus is on helping people improve their lives by building stronger relationships.
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Stephanie Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I believe everyone has the ability to heal and your relationship with yourself is your greatest asset. As a compassionate counselor, I am here to support you on your individual journey to emotional well-being. My role as your therapist will be to help facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement in by providing a safe and inviting environment. I use a variety of validating approaches which can empower and motivate you in the therapeutic process.
I believe everyone has the ability to heal and your relationship with yourself is your greatest asset. As a compassionate counselor, I am here to support you on your individual journey to emotional well-being. My role as your therapist will be to help facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement in by providing a safe and inviting environment. I use a variety of validating approaches which can empower and motivate you in the therapeutic process.
Whitney Ghassani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy for adults, couples, and families struggling with a range of emotional and behavioral problems.
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.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy for adults, couples, and families struggling with a range of emotional and behavioral problems.
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.
It does not matter if a person is young or old, single, in a happy relationship, or struggling with their partner.
As a counselor, I want to help people search tenaciously for emotionally safe and healthy connections. I want to help people connect with themselves and others. I lean strongly toward attachment theory and want to help people discover and process their deep-rooted attachments and sense of belonging. I am passionate about assisting people to heal and mend the connection that has been broken or disrupted within themselves or with a loved one. For some, this means walking through the grief process, while for others, it might mean working to heal an attachment wound. Whatever it might be, I want to help my clients find what they need.
It does not matter if a person is young or old, single, in a happy relationship, or struggling with their partner.
As a counselor, I want to help people search tenaciously for emotionally safe and healthy connections. I want to help people connect with themselves and others. I lean strongly toward attachment theory and want to help people discover and process their deep-rooted attachments and sense of belonging. I am passionate about assisting people to heal and mend the connection that has been broken or disrupted within themselves or with a loved one. For some, this means walking through the grief process, while for others, it might mean working to heal an attachment wound. Whatever it might be, I want to help my clients find what they need.
Chloe is dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome their mental health concerns and relationship distress.
Chloe’s practice focuses on healing a client’s attachment and relationship wounds, providing a safe and secure presence for the client(s), and reframing or challenging a client’s inner critic. As a Certified Trauma Professional, Chloe has vast understanding of how past trauma impacts today’s well-being. She utilizes her studies as a CPT therapist and EFT techniques, along other techniques. Chloe, like all Wellness & Courage clinicians, is LGBTQIA+ friendly and affirming.
Chloe is dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome their mental health concerns and relationship distress.
Chloe’s practice focuses on healing a client’s attachment and relationship wounds, providing a safe and secure presence for the client(s), and reframing or challenging a client’s inner critic. As a Certified Trauma Professional, Chloe has vast understanding of how past trauma impacts today’s well-being. She utilizes her studies as a CPT therapist and EFT techniques, along other techniques. Chloe, like all Wellness & Courage clinicians, is LGBTQIA+ friendly and affirming.
As a counselor with an MS in Counseling from JBU, with an emphasis on play therapy, I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges.
I have experience treating issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Whether working through emotional struggles, family dynamics, or stressors related to work, school, or relationships, I tailor my therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs. My methods include child-centered play therapy, child-parent relation therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), among others.
As a counselor with an MS in Counseling from JBU, with an emphasis on play therapy, I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges.
I have experience treating issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Whether working through emotional struggles, family dynamics, or stressors related to work, school, or relationships, I tailor my therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs. My methods include child-centered play therapy, child-parent relation therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), among others.
Feeling stuck in life? Wanting to start therapy, but don't know what to expect? Maybe you have tried, but you haven't found the right fit yet. Hi, I'm Maggie. I aim to create an environment that envelopes you in safety and comfort- a place where you will be seen, heard, appreciated, and uplifted. Whether you are navigating low self-esteem, trauma, family or relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, or all of the above, you don't have to go it alone.
Feeling stuck in life? Wanting to start therapy, but don't know what to expect? Maybe you have tried, but you haven't found the right fit yet. Hi, I'm Maggie. I aim to create an environment that envelopes you in safety and comfort- a place where you will be seen, heard, appreciated, and uplifted. Whether you are navigating low self-esteem, trauma, family or relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, or all of the above, you don't have to go it alone.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
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.
Brenton Kirschner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, EMDR II, CTT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758
When working with clients I typically use models such as Internal Family Systems, Gottman Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindful Self Compassion, and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Couples Therapy, Sex Addiction/Behavioral Addictions, Drug Addiction, and PTSD/Trauma. I have worked as a therapist in a 90-Day Residential Treatment Center, Community Mental Health, and in Private Practice. I have led therapy intensives, group therapy, taught courses at the university level, and managed a therapeutic high and low ropes course.
When working with clients I typically use models such as Internal Family Systems, Gottman Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindful Self Compassion, and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Couples Therapy, Sex Addiction/Behavioral Addictions, Drug Addiction, and PTSD/Trauma. I have worked as a therapist in a 90-Day Residential Treatment Center, Community Mental Health, and in Private Practice. I have led therapy intensives, group therapy, taught courses at the university level, and managed a therapeutic high and low ropes course.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.