In Person Therapists in Conway, AR

Do you struggle to be truly authentic or know yourself? There is freedom in taking off the masks you feel you need to wear to protect yourself, or who you believe others need you to be. Therapy involves change, a healing that brings your real self to life, but change isn't always easy. Therapy is an investment, and you aren’t investing your time and money to talk with a “friend.” If you're looking for that kind of therapist, that's not me. I have a direct and active approach to therapy. While being genuine and empathetic, I will confront and challenge the beliefs that keep you from living as your authentic self.

I have a heart to work with individuals, marriages, and families.

I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families, adults and children, to deal with life's challenges. My passion for helping people who are hurting and unsatisfied with "the way things are" has enabled me to help numerous families, couples, parents, children, and individuals find a balance in life and new paths to travel.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and alone? Maybe the unknowns of these challenging times have brought on anxious feelings. On top of that, personal circumstances can leave us with mountains of stress and shame that are too tall to climb alone. You might be asking yourself “what are my next steps towards healing?” We all have unwanted hard times creep into our lives. In addition, isolation can intensify the difficulties we feel. Give yourself the grace to know it is ok to be where you are and feel what you feel. Life can be hard!

Have you ever wished life was different? Often, people go through life pretending things are “ok.” In reality, everyone experiences problems. Often, we are afraid to share them with others. We're afraid of their response. You don't have to do it alone anymore. No matter the problem you are facing... depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness... I believe together we can take steps to create a better life for you. I believe big changes are made by taking small, consistent steps. I believe a strong, collaborative, therapeutic relationship helps those I work with to explore what is holding them back, while we work toward change.

Let's face it, the past few years have changed us all. With increased rates of exhaustion, dissociation, and burnout on the rise, everyday tasks can feel nearly impossible. Maybe you’ve experienced feeling easily irritated, constant muscle tension, trouble sleeping, impatience, or just plain emptiness. These experiences affect all areas of our lives, even our ability to care or believe it can get better. One of the best things you can do for yourself, and sometimes the hardest, is get support! Taking that first step is so hard but it can be the turning point. You are worth it!

I am an advocate of preventative mental health and reducing the stigma attached to mental illness and emotional problems. I believe that psychological disorders, difficulty coping and healing from life changes, grief, and stress should be handled with dignity and respect with as much knowledge and care as physical illnesses. There should be no shame or embarrassment attached to healing oneself and being the person you are created to be. The relationship and mutual respect between therapist and client is vital in the process of successful treatment.

I am so glad that you are taking the important first step in reaching out for the help that you deserve! My name is Melissa Harrison, and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker with over 5 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults in Central Arkansas. I work with clients experiencing a number of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many others. I am especially passionate about working with clients to heal trauma, find purpose, and adjust to life’s stressors and changes.

My focus is to help individuals and families achieve the stability and the level of functioning that they desire through helping decrease symptoms and strengthen relationships with others. I am a strong believer in the power of the counselor and client relationship. The counseling relationship provides a safe environment, free from judgment, which allows a person to address challenges from the past or present with the ability to write a new ending. Through the counseling relationship an individual can become empowered to overcome any challenge by reaching a healthy point of self-acceptance.

As a licensed clinical social worker and co-owner of ReNEW Counseling and Wellness, I am currently work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and groups-treating a wide variety of issues. I have a masters degree in clinical social work and specialized training in EMDR, TF-CBT, Parenting/Co-parenting; Parent Coordination; High Conflict Divorce. I work with nearly all emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. My professional mission and vision is to affect meaningful change.

I have a decade of professional experience working in schools, agencies, and private practice as a licensed professional counselor. I currently work with adults, adolescents, children, infants and groups. I have a Masters and an Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders with a focus on trauma.

Are you experiencing any of the following: being overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, stress related issues, relationship problems, addictions, anger, work challenges, bipolar disorder, parent-child conflict, or spiritual issues? I will work collaboratively with you to meet your goals, create the changes you want and give you the tools to be empowered in your life. We discuss the patterns that keep you stuck, and how you can be different. Drawing from your successes and the strengths you possess, you learn your thought/emotional process. We explore your emotions, and how to change the negative critical thoughts and behaviors to become more useful and positive.

I work to empower children, teenagers, and adults to create peaceful and productive lives following a stressful phase of life or a traumatic event. Since 2004, I have worked in residential treatment, private clinics, and in community and school-based programs. I have worked with a team to establish an Early Childhood Court program, given TV interviews about mental health issues, spoken about parenting and attachment to a class of teenage mothers, provided group therapy to increase emotional regulation for children who have been unsuccessful in the classroom environment, and co-facilitated a 3-day trauma work shop in a church setting

Christina Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. She received her undergraduate in Psychology at the University of Central Arkansas, her Master of Education from American Intercontinental University, and her Master of Counseling with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has experience working with clients with various mental health disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment disorders. She has worked with all populations but primarily works with children (4+).

As a dedicated therapist with a passion for empowering individuals and couples, I am skilled in addressing a wide range of issues to facilitate growth and healing. With warmth and empathy, I am committed to guiding my clients (that's you!) through unique challenges toward a path of resilience and fulfillment. I utilize evidence-based models supported by clinical research, and I tailor my approach to meet your needs. My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in telling our stories and that each person possesses the capacity for growth. I am additionally certified as a sex therapy informed provider.

I obtained a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. I am also a registered play therapist which is governed by the Association for Play Therapy. I have worked as a therapist since graduating in 2017 in a variety of settings including school based, inpatient, and outpatient.

Tierney graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Tierney has been working in Mental Health in a variety of settings including private practice, inpatient/PHP/IOP, University Counseling Centers, and short-term virtual mental health programming. Tierney as a practitioner sees herself as passionate about the patient/therapist alliance. She feels this is one of the most important factors in patient progress and healing, “We are co-pilots on this journey, I am not working for you, I am working with you”.

In need of a safe space to just “be?” Come on in. We all have times in our lives in which we feel lost, anxious, depressed, angry, scared, grief stricken, etc. Many of us go through traumatic experiences and loss in our lifetime. I believe therapy is for everybody at some point in their life for these reasons. Feeling supported by a therapist who will walk alongside you on your journey of healing in a judgment free environment can be invaluable.

Conway Counseling & Wellness Center is a group private practice of practitioners with specialties in mental health and wellness including psychiatry. Our treatment is holistic and incorporates traditional counseling with wellness services such as art therapy, yoga therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and massage. A client with anxiety could benefit from individual counseling, family therapy, yoga, and massage. Another client working to minimize an addiction could receive individual and group counseling, yoga for 12 step recovery, and hypnotherapy. By offering a range of services we can customize treatment.