Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Berryville, AR

I strive to provide a warm, respectful, comfortable environment for you to explore your life and areas of discontent. I believe people can benefit from therapy at any stage in life, things come up and often we need a sounding board to gain insight into our future goals or past experiences. When something is off in our lives, it is difficult to figure out how to move forward to achieve balance. My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered to make significant changes in your life and improve overall well being.

Therapy can help you navigate difficult emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges to discover more meaning and peace in your life. I specialize in ADHD (including late diagnosis), trauma and PTSD, and those struggling with relationship trauma and codependency. Whether you are struggling to navigate life's many hurdles, coming to terms with a late diagnosis, struggling with anxiety or depression, or looking for peace and centeredness in yourself and your relationships, I am here to help. As your therapist, I aim to support you as you overcome obstacles, reclaim peace, and thrive in your journey toward healing and growth.

I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with a child struggling with ADHD, an individual learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple struggling, or an entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.

I have an affinity for working with individuals grappling with generalized anxiety, depression, and trauma. Perhaps you are exhausted of living a life limited by worry, shame or guilt and struggle with loneliness. You may be new to therapy or a returning client needing assistance navigating life transitions or seasons. You may even need help forming healthier and positive relationships. Together we can help you reach your desired life by helping you unpack the weight you've been carrying. My goal is to provide an inviting space you can make your own and gently guide you to the direction you desire in your life.

Humans are capable of immense strength and growth. Often life can place limitations or obstacles in the way of achieving our goals. With the right support, one can overcome these opportunities, and what was an obstacle can become an opportunity for growth. As a gatherer of knowledge, researcher, and growth seeker myself, I find extreme joy in helping others attain a desire to grow into the best version of themselves. I utilize a neurodiversity-affirming strength-based approach in all my therapy.

I believe that the bravest choice you can make for yourself is to start the journey towards healing! I see it as a privilege to be one of the people to walk through this journey with you. Throughout my career, I have worked with children (age 6) through adults of all ages. My primary focus has been anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse survivors, behavioral issues and sexually maladaptive behaviors.

I specialize in helping adult individuals overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and phase of life issues. I understand that life can present many challenges, and it's not always easy to navigate them on your own. That's why I'm here to offer support and guidance. I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

Is your hurt holding you back in some way and keeping you stuck? I am passionate about helping clients reduce their symptoms, and heal their relationship with themselves. I believe you can heal from the pain that keeps you stuck. My approach is direct yet gentle. I am intentional in meeting each client where they are at, and use a collaborative approach to work toward clients' goals. I work with clients throughout Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Utah, from the comfort of your own space, via Telehealth. I believe that to be a well-trained therapist, one must continue learning and growing. And I love reinvesting back into my clients!

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..

What a greater reward than to see yourself grow and flourish as you overcome stumbling blocks in your life. Over the past 25 years I have empowered adults, children, and adolescents along with their families to develop coping skills, increase productive and positive thinking, improve relationships, and overcome traumatic issues in a safe, nurturing environment. I also have a great interest and extensive training in helping children and adults with Autism and Aspergers to improve their emotional, social, and behavioral functioning. I am a Certified Autism Specialist and a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

Are you experiencing the impacts of trauma? Amanda could be the perfect fit for you. Amanda is a trauma-focused therapist who offers compassion and understanding in a safe, judgement-free zone. The resilience of the human spirit is a miraculous thing, and it brings Amanda great joy to see her clients find that resilient part of themselves. Amanda is a master’s level social worker who has 15 years of experience providing therapy to children and adults in the state of Arkansas. She is passionate about helping her clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment trauma resulting from adoption reunification.

I'm an LPC, (Licensed Professional Counselor) wife, and mother of four who recognizes that some of life's hurdles are just plain unavoidable, but giving up should not be an option. After almost 20 years in the corporate world, I left to pursue my passion for helping others heal and learn to live well. I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping others work through life's challenges. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe space for growth and healing while challenging you to make meaningful changes. Let's work together towards a happy life.

Denise emphatically guides her clients through challenges such as grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and boundary issues. She utilizes a collaborative therapeutic approach that builds upon client strengths and empowers clients to change. She creates a safe environment through empathy and understanding with a trauma-informed approach to healing and wholeness. She believes in the transformative power of hope, self-compassion, and a heartfelt desire for committed improvement.

Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.