Women's Issues Therapists in Bentonville, AR
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Allison Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
My specialty is working with clients that have experienced trauma, but I also work with clients experiencing prolonged stress, anxiety, depression, and women's issues.
I am so glad you are here! I believe that everything is connected from our mental health, physical health, and the health of our relationships. In order to find true sustainable wellness, I believe we have to address all aspects of our health. My goal is to empower you to be the architect of your own health and healing through a mutually chosen therapeutic approach. I strive to provide a safe place and safe relationship for you to talk about challenges, process thoughts and feelings, explore solutions, and develop confidence to promote change within your life.
My specialty is working with clients that have experienced trauma, but I also work with clients experiencing prolonged stress, anxiety, depression, and women's issues.
I am so glad you are here! I believe that everything is connected from our mental health, physical health, and the health of our relationships. In order to find true sustainable wellness, I believe we have to address all aspects of our health. My goal is to empower you to be the architect of your own health and healing through a mutually chosen therapeutic approach. I strive to provide a safe place and safe relationship for you to talk about challenges, process thoughts and feelings, explore solutions, and develop confidence to promote change within your life.
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Deanna Lisk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
My specialized training in Solution Focused Therapy, Stress Management, Ericksonian Hypnosis, NeuroLinguistic Programming, Energy Psychology, Women's Issues, and Marriage & Family Therapy enhance the support & interventions I use with each client.
Working with me offers opportunities for transformation thru healing, learning, understanding, awareness and personal growth. As a therapist with over thirty two years of experience, I will support you as you seek to find effective & meaningful solutions to your concerns & challenges, goals & outcomes. Your satisfaction with our work is always my priority. I have extensive training & experience with treating depression, anxiety, stress, death, grief, loss, co-dependency, self sabotage, life transitions, healing from trauma, exploring mind/body connections, improving your relationship with yourself & others.
My specialized training in Solution Focused Therapy, Stress Management, Ericksonian Hypnosis, NeuroLinguistic Programming, Energy Psychology, Women's Issues, and Marriage & Family Therapy enhance the support & interventions I use with each client.
Working with me offers opportunities for transformation thru healing, learning, understanding, awareness and personal growth. As a therapist with over thirty two years of experience, I will support you as you seek to find effective & meaningful solutions to your concerns & challenges, goals & outcomes. Your satisfaction with our work is always my priority. I have extensive training & experience with treating depression, anxiety, stress, death, grief, loss, co-dependency, self sabotage, life transitions, healing from trauma, exploring mind/body connections, improving your relationship with yourself & others.
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These include working with women's issues, and anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and boundaries, enhancing relationships, managing general life stresses, facilitating grief work, and helping individuals navigate transitions into different phases of life.
I am an LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker) who is passionate about creating meaningful connections and therapeutic bonds with my clients. I firmly believe that sometimes, this connection serves as the primary source of encouragement, praise, or a sense of safety in an individual's life. I consider it a privilege to offer this to my clients, helping them perceive the world from fresh perspectives. My goal is to empower you to stand up for yourself, recognize your strengths, needs, desires, and aspirations, and work collaboratively to help you achieve them, ultimately becoming the best version of yourself.
These include working with women's issues, and anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and boundaries, enhancing relationships, managing general life stresses, facilitating grief work, and helping individuals navigate transitions into different phases of life.
I am an LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker) who is passionate about creating meaningful connections and therapeutic bonds with my clients. I firmly believe that sometimes, this connection serves as the primary source of encouragement, praise, or a sense of safety in an individual's life. I consider it a privilege to offer this to my clients, helping them perceive the world from fresh perspectives. My goal is to empower you to stand up for yourself, recognize your strengths, needs, desires, and aspirations, and work collaboratively to help you achieve them, ultimately becoming the best version of yourself.
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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.
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.
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Jennifer R Burleson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Supporting the Emotional and Mental Well-being of Women & Mothers is my practice specialization. I can help with Postpartum Adjustment Stress, Depression, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Feeling overwhelmed, Relationship/Communication issues, Low self-esteem, Family of origin/childhood issues impacting current parenthood and family life, Birth trauma/PTSD, Anger management/low frustration tolerance, Lack of support, Isolation, Perfectionism, Quieting your critical inner voice, Getting ready for another baby after PPD/PPA, Reconnecting with yourself after becoming a parent, Mom Guilt, Parental Burnout/"Mom Rage", Coping with The Mental Load.
Supporting the Emotional and Mental Well-being of Women & Mothers is my practice specialization. I can help with Postpartum Adjustment Stress, Depression, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Feeling overwhelmed, Relationship/Communication issues, Low self-esteem, Family of origin/childhood issues impacting current parenthood and family life, Birth trauma/PTSD, Anger management/low frustration tolerance, Lack of support, Isolation, Perfectionism, Quieting your critical inner voice, Getting ready for another baby after PPD/PPA, Reconnecting with yourself after becoming a parent, Mom Guilt, Parental Burnout/"Mom Rage", Coping with The Mental Load.
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Marisa values compassion and connection in the counseling office. Marisa aims to help those that sit with her to answer the questions that led them to counseling, as well as experience the change and healing they've been searching for. She believes that each person is created for healthy relationship and prioritizes working to build such with those in her office. She especially enjoys working with adult children of immature parents and young women (ages 16-35) who are struggling with family of origin issues, stressful life transitions, co-dependency, trauma, and more.
Marisa values compassion and connection in the counseling office. Marisa aims to help those that sit with her to answer the questions that led them to counseling, as well as experience the change and healing they've been searching for. She believes that each person is created for healthy relationship and prioritizes working to build such with those in her office. She especially enjoys working with adult children of immature parents and young women (ages 16-35) who are struggling with family of origin issues, stressful life transitions, co-dependency, trauma, and more.
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Shelly Reaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADAC, MAC, SAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
As we walk through life we face many challenges and trials. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor my goal is to help you face these challenges and overcome them. I provide confidential, private individual and relational counseling services in both Bentonville and Fayetteville Arkansas. I also am a Qualified SAP, (Substance Abuse Professional), by DOT, (Department of Transportation), and I understand how important these services are and I strive to get these completed quickly to get you back to work as soon as possible.
As we walk through life we face many challenges and trials. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor my goal is to help you face these challenges and overcome them. I provide confidential, private individual and relational counseling services in both Bentonville and Fayetteville Arkansas. I also am a Qualified SAP, (Substance Abuse Professional), by DOT, (Department of Transportation), and I understand how important these services are and I strive to get these completed quickly to get you back to work as soon as possible.
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Massiel (Massy) Bradberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I'm happy you're considering seeking help! I know you are tired, overwhelmed, stressed and ready to live a life worth living, feel happier, and take control of your life! Anxiety, comparison, and trying to keep it together gets exhausting. Trying to be your best at everything (work, family, friends, self-care, social life) all the time is draining. If you are ready for a change and looking to find balance and more peace of mind, I can help you. My clients say I'm approachable, warm, and genuine in counseling.
I'm happy you're considering seeking help! I know you are tired, overwhelmed, stressed and ready to live a life worth living, feel happier, and take control of your life! Anxiety, comparison, and trying to keep it together gets exhausting. Trying to be your best at everything (work, family, friends, self-care, social life) all the time is draining. If you are ready for a change and looking to find balance and more peace of mind, I can help you. My clients say I'm approachable, warm, and genuine in counseling.
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Believing that people are influenced and nurtured during early primary relationships, I consider it an honor to partner with parents and significant caregivers, creating a holistic team that benefits clients. Taking a strengths-based approach, I value the unique and creative contributions of all, including those who identify as neurodivergent. I believe that every child is worthy of being seen, being heard and that everyone's story matters.
Believing that people are influenced and nurtured during early primary relationships, I consider it an honor to partner with parents and significant caregivers, creating a holistic team that benefits clients. Taking a strengths-based approach, I value the unique and creative contributions of all, including those who identify as neurodivergent. I believe that every child is worthy of being seen, being heard and that everyone's story matters.
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Kellye A Gautier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Pain pushes us to change, and comes in many forms; depression, anxiety symptoms, feelings of inadequacy, grief, anger, fear, or hopelessness. How we respond to change will ultimately put us on a healing journey, or keep us standing still. As your therapist, I offer you a safe environment to tell your truth, and explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. If you’ve experienced physical/sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, complicated trauma, and/or anger issues, let’s talk! I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am a graduate of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR with dual licensure.
Pain pushes us to change, and comes in many forms; depression, anxiety symptoms, feelings of inadequacy, grief, anger, fear, or hopelessness. How we respond to change will ultimately put us on a healing journey, or keep us standing still. As your therapist, I offer you a safe environment to tell your truth, and explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. If you’ve experienced physical/sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, complicated trauma, and/or anger issues, let’s talk! I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am a graduate of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR with dual licensure.
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Robyn Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC, TA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
My goal is to create a safe space that is accepting and empowering. I am understanding and provide honesty and hope for my clients. I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin a journey of personal growth. I see my role as a process facilitator. I utilize my experience, skills, and training to help my clients resolve problems, improve relationships and gain useful life tools. I believe that we are all capable of change, growth, and healing. I hold a Masters of Science in Counseling and an Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Harding University.
My goal is to create a safe space that is accepting and empowering. I am understanding and provide honesty and hope for my clients. I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin a journey of personal growth. I see my role as a process facilitator. I utilize my experience, skills, and training to help my clients resolve problems, improve relationships and gain useful life tools. I believe that we are all capable of change, growth, and healing. I hold a Masters of Science in Counseling and an Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Harding University.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
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I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Often times we need guidance, or a gentle push, to get there. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to process and create realistic goals for where you are today. I believe all can benefit from therapy throughout their lives, to help support, encourage and cheer you on in your journey.
I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Often times we need guidance, or a gentle push, to get there. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to process and create realistic goals for where you are today. I believe all can benefit from therapy throughout their lives, to help support, encourage and cheer you on in your journey.
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Amber D Carsten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I believe there is hope in all circumstances and healing to be found. Whatever brings you to therapy, you can expect that I will provide you with compassion, respect and understanding as we journey together. I believe that we all have the ability to change and make better choices but sometimes that is difficult to accomplish on our own. I encourage and challenge my clients to be their best selves and to experience life to the fullest. With a supportive, non-judgmental approach, we will work together toward growth, validation and self-discovery.
I believe there is hope in all circumstances and healing to be found. Whatever brings you to therapy, you can expect that I will provide you with compassion, respect and understanding as we journey together. I believe that we all have the ability to change and make better choices but sometimes that is difficult to accomplish on our own. I encourage and challenge my clients to be their best selves and to experience life to the fullest. With a supportive, non-judgmental approach, we will work together toward growth, validation and self-discovery.
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Susan Walker Lpc-Lmft Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC, ADHD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
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Waters Edge Counseling Services Siloam Springs, AR
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
At Water's Edge Counseling Services, our aim is to connect with our clients wherever they may be in their journey. If you or someone you know is grappling with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, or the challenges of relationship difficulties, we encourage you to reach out to us. Our team of experienced therapists is ready to offer support through either in-office sessions or telehealth appointments. Your well-being is important to us, and we are here to assist you on the path to emotional wellness..
At Water's Edge Counseling Services, our aim is to connect with our clients wherever they may be in their journey. If you or someone you know is grappling with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, or the challenges of relationship difficulties, we encourage you to reach out to us. Our team of experienced therapists is ready to offer support through either in-office sessions or telehealth appointments. Your well-being is important to us, and we are here to assist you on the path to emotional wellness..
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Twyla Rownak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT, CDWF
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Have transitions in your life impacted you negatively? Do you feel like you can never rest, fail, or choose? I can help you untangle these feelings and move forward. I will support your emotional healing from issues like burnout, grief, transitions, divorce, childhood wounds, and more in a soothing environment. I'll help you explore the light and dark parts of your story and create a brave new ending. I value compassion, belonging, and empowering people through Somatic exercises and talk therapy.
Have transitions in your life impacted you negatively? Do you feel like you can never rest, fail, or choose? I can help you untangle these feelings and move forward. I will support your emotional healing from issues like burnout, grief, transitions, divorce, childhood wounds, and more in a soothing environment. I'll help you explore the light and dark parts of your story and create a brave new ending. I value compassion, belonging, and empowering people through Somatic exercises and talk therapy.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Shona Palmer, and I'm so glad that your search for optimal health and well-being has led you here! I am passionate about helping you create a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. After working as a psychologist for more than twenty years, I noticed that many clients arrived at my office with many aspects of their lives out of balance. If one system is out of balance, usually others are. I increasingly began focusing on integrative psychology and helping others restore health utilizing a holistic approach that encompasses body, mind and spirit.
Hi, I'm Dr. Shona Palmer, and I'm so glad that your search for optimal health and well-being has led you here! I am passionate about helping you create a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. After working as a psychologist for more than twenty years, I noticed that many clients arrived at my office with many aspects of their lives out of balance. If one system is out of balance, usually others are. I increasingly began focusing on integrative psychology and helping others restore health utilizing a holistic approach that encompasses body, mind and spirit.
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Therapy is the opportunity to walk alongside people in their most difficult of times. Each individual or family has their own story to tell and it is an honor to join them on their journey. My goal in counseling is to provide a safe place for clients to share their stories and provide hope and practical help along the way.
Therapy is the opportunity to walk alongside people in their most difficult of times. Each individual or family has their own story to tell and it is an honor to join them on their journey. My goal in counseling is to provide a safe place for clients to share their stories and provide hope and practical help along the way.
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Ashley N. Foster
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Ashley. As a clinical therapist and ovarian cancer survivor, I am passionate about helping women navigate a diagnosis of reproductive cancer and post treatment. Many women with a cancer diagnosis face emotional distress, body image concerns, identity challenges, intimacy challenges, trauma, and isolation. They need emotional support, coping strategies, and help rebuilding their identity and confidence. As a therapist, I will approach your situation with a combination of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based strategies. It would be my privilege to support you through your journey. I look forward to meeting you!
Hello! I'm Ashley. As a clinical therapist and ovarian cancer survivor, I am passionate about helping women navigate a diagnosis of reproductive cancer and post treatment. Many women with a cancer diagnosis face emotional distress, body image concerns, identity challenges, intimacy challenges, trauma, and isolation. They need emotional support, coping strategies, and help rebuilding their identity and confidence. As a therapist, I will approach your situation with a combination of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based strategies. It would be my privilege to support you through your journey. I look forward to meeting you!
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If you have ever thought your day was overwhelming, or your plans just seem to fall apart or you struggle to maintain positivity, then you have come to the right place. Are you overwhelmed with life changes-kids, job, marriage, other relationships? Have you lost connection with your spouse? Do you struggle with perfectionism?
If you have ever thought your day was overwhelming, or your plans just seem to fall apart or you struggle to maintain positivity, then you have come to the right place. Are you overwhelmed with life changes-kids, job, marriage, other relationships? Have you lost connection with your spouse? Do you struggle with perfectionism?
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.