Women's Issues Therapists in Centerton, AR

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.

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.

It’s common to forget our own strengths and values in the hustle and bustle of living. This can set us up for depression, anxiety, and other complications. Therapy can help you to rediscover your inherent strengths and resilience. My approach allows people to make changes happen in their lives by giving them hope and helping them learn to confront irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. My wish for you is that at the end of each session you feel less isolated and more like the person you were meant to be.

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 young women (ages 16-35) who are struggling with family of origin issues, stressful life transitions, co-dependency, trauma, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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 am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes and transitions, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.

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 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, 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 have training in Play Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I am also training to become a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS).

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?

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.

My hope is that our work together will be highly collaborative and that you will gain more insight as a result of our work together. I am a trauma-informed therapist who utilizes art-based modalities and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy). I thoroughly enjoy working with couples and individuals who experience depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD, and PTSD.