Christian Counseling Therapists in Bryant, AR

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. I have a divine purpose and gift for women and girls who are discouraged, stagnant, hurting, or stuck in bad relationship cycles, as well as those who just need a little boost to get ahead in life. I specialize in stress/anxiety/depression, sexual abuse recovery, marriage and family, personal and spiritual growth, and finding life's purpose. I have a burning passion to help transform marriages and to help others heal from their past as well as recognize and achieve their full potential in all areas of life.

Exploring shame is almost always part of one's mental health journey. Whether's it's depression, anxiety, infidelity, pornography, or some compulsive behavior, I'll offer you a safe place to get honest and find healing. When we bring what's in the dark and expose it to the light, something amazing happens: it loses its power! I’d be honored to help you find a way forward with courage, dignity, and integrity. I believe it’s important to meet you where you are. My grace-driven approach skillfully blends compassion and trauma-informed care. You'll get practical tools and wise counsel to help make sense of whatever is troubling you.

Are you ready to work toward improving your social or relational functioning, explore your thoughts and feelings and improve awareness of the strengths you already possess? If you are, I would love to work with you to start building on those areas. Therapy is not a one size fits all; together we will find the path by focusing treatment to your needs and by using the modalities that you fit best.

I am Nicki S. Kinley, and I am passionate about shining the light of hope and healing to my community! God has called me to be a catalyst of support to children, adults, families, and couples as they work to bring about healing and restoration in their lives. I have been in clinical practice for more than 17 years, where I have specialized in behavior modification, cognitive reframing, and building skills in my clients to help them reach their full potential.

All of us, at one time or another, need a little guidance in navigating life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and everyday life issues. Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. -Unknown

Life can be challenging, and uncertain at times. Whether it's transitions in life, anxiety, depression, parental conflicts, child conflicts, traumatic experiences, abuse, behavioral adjustments, or grief/loss. You and your family can overcome the hardships of life and things that just don't make sense; by working together through difficult emotions and living life as you were meant to live. 2024 is here and good things can happen for you this year!

Counseling is beneficial for anybody, even if you just need someone to talk to about stressors. To be honest, life be "life-ing!" Fear is an intense emotion that paralyzes and influences inactivity and sometimes we just get STUCK! We are continuing to become who we are everyday and at times we just are not okay. I'm ready to listen when your ready to share

I have been working in the mental health field since 2002. I have been nationally certified since 2004. I am EMDR certified, EMDRIA approved Consultant, and EMDR Trainer. I use a trauma-focused approach to treatment because it is a very holistic approach to care (body, mind, and emotional reactions to stress). I prefer to work with adolescents and adults in therapy services. I also offer consultation services for therapists and other mental health providers. I received my credential to be an EMDR trainier on 9/12/2023 and offer both online and in-person trainings.

At the heart of every individual and family lies an intricate tapestry of emotions, relationships, and experiences. As a dedicated therapist, he aims to help you find paths to understanding, healing, and growth where you can confront your challenges and rediscover your strengths. With almost 30 years of experience working in the helping profession with teens, families and adults and the last 3 years studying to become a licensed professional counselor, I am able to accurately and effectively evaluate and treat most issues arising within each of these groups & welcome the chance to help you.

If you are looking at this page you are taking the first brave step toward help. Distress is not a choice, but getting help is. I believe that therapy is about change, hope and reconnection. Often times devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Your struggle is part of your story and I want to hear it. Perhaps anger, depression and anxiety are constant companions. Sometimes others only see what we allow them to see and that is just the tip of the iceberg, the real pain and emotions are below the surface. Past trauma or current stressful life situations can make us feel stuck.

Successful people want to learn, grow, and be their best, but sometimes life stuff gets in the way. My focus is to help you to create additional choices and new patterns of behavior with a heavy focus on purpose, hope, and developing a deep sense of self. If you are one of these people, whether you need support with major life events or just day to day issues, give me a call or send me an email.

If you are here, you are probably hoping to find help for a challenge you or a loved one is facing. Congratulations on taking the first step towards overcoming this challenge. Making the decision to start counseling is often difficult and can be complicated by concerns that treatment may not be as helpful as you hoped, or that it may not work at all. Fortunately, it IS possible to find treatment that works! Maybe you are here because you or your child are struggling with mood swings, irritability, or loss of interest in things that were once enjoyable? Are you having difficulties at work or at home getting along with others?