Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Fayetteville, AR

Through cognitive, somatic and spiritual methods I seek to help my clients see, feel and then embody their healthiest and happiest version of Self. I believe knowledge is power so I use research-based modalities & time-tested wisdom. I take a team approach to therapy, working WITH my clients and teaching them to work with themselves. I am a certified Holistic Sex Therapist, certified Couples Institute therapist, Yoga Instructor, & pull mostly from Jungian Psychology, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Schema Therapy.

There are many reasons people seek therapy. Sometimes there is a sense of sadness that just doesn't go away. Sometimes anxiety is so bad that one is unable to leave one's home. One may be in crisis, finding that coping skills are no longer working. And sometimes the past interferes with the present, causing a lack of self-esteem, sleep disturbance, self-harm, nightmares, flashbacks, loss of time, suicidal thoughts. And sometimes one may feel stuck in an abusive relationship, unable to assert oneself to get one's own needs met.

Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer in person and online therapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I invite you to learn more about me and my work at emotioncentered.com

Accepting new clients for immediate openings! Looking for a therapist can be challenging! I want to help you achieve the solutions and life changes you are looking for without judgement while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new way. I don't believe therapy has to be be painful. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment and maybe a deep breath to call and see how I can help. A little about me, I have experience working in community mental health, school based programs, psychiatric hospitals, and intensive outpatient programs for over 25 years.

I believe everyone has the ability to be free from their own misery and to be their true selves. My role as your therapist will be to facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement by providing a safe and friendly environment where you feel completely free to be you. The real raw version of yourself without the mask. I use a variety of validating approaches that empowers and motivates you in the therapeutic process.

Life can be hard. Therapy shouldn't be. One of the most courageous decisions a person can make is to focus on themselves in order to grow. My goal as a therapist is to help you expand your personal wisdom, improve relationships, and create a balanced happy life. I am passionate about working with you to explore your personal strengths and build new ones to help navigate life. I offer a compassionate and laid back approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are and help to provide skills to continue on this journey together.

I believe that we are all equipped with an inner guidance system that pushes us to grow anytime we are out of alignment with our highest selves. Oftentimes, this guidance comes in the form of pain or emotional discomfort. Many of us may identify this pain as depression or anxiety symptoms, feelings of inadequacy, low-self-esteem, grief, anger, fear, or hopelessness. The ways in which we respond to our pain has tremendous implications for future healing and overall quality of life. Action is necessary in order to create change. If you have arrived at this page then you have already begun taking action to improve your circumstances.

We can all become bogged down by intense emotions that create a hurdle to our ability to function in life, most often at the detriment of success or being able to achieve what we feel are simple tasks in life. I work with clients to help them uncover and make sense of emotional barriers that have plagued them for far too long, often dismissed by others in their lives. Being accepted unconditionally, regardless of background, orientation, or presentation, in a therapeutic setting, you can find more personal potential and free yourself of the "rules" prescribed by the outside world and finally find yourself, the person that matters.

Therapy is about you the client. Therapy focuses on meeting you where you are and focusing on what is working and what is not working in your life through self reflection. We all struggle with different issues from time to time and may benefit from therapy. Therapy can empower you through a supportive encouraging avenue to focus on making positive changes in your life. Therapy can assist you with developing healthy coping skills, more satisfying relationships, and overall sense of well being.

I realize that coming to therapy takes courage. I will meet you where you are and work with you on your journey toward healing and thriving. Therapy is a process of self-exploration and can certainly be difficult at times, but can yield life changing results. I believe that everyone is worthy of feeling whole and that often, there are both internal and external roadblocks in the way of knowing our true selves and being at peace with ourself and others. I strive to help client’s find and be their authentic selves while navigating through the many difficult phases life can bring.

I'm an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health concerns and relationship issues. My practice focuses on hearing and collaborating with you to create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. My approach includes emotion focused and others, provide therapy to individuals, beginning with adolescence through senior adult, which includes treatment for, but is not limited to phase of life and adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationship distress. I also provide premarital and couples counseling.

I enjoy working with people to explore and or discover themselves in a way that is genuine and healing. Like most that get involved in the helping professions I have a desire to help people learn what I consider to be a most worthy endeavor and that is we can adapt, change and evolve into better versions of ourselves through awareness and practices that are supportive. I work with a variety of people at all stages of life including self-exploration, trauma work, and ways to improve communicating our strengths to one another. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Know that YOU are valuable! If you are struggling with believing that, I can help. Let's work through past trauma, negative self-talk, self-acceptance, and everything in between. Let's improve your relationships by becoming a more whole you, finding your worth, and setting boundaries. You are the one person you have for your entire life; therefore, stop treating yourself like your worst enemy and be your best friend.

I believe everyone has the innate ability to change. My role as your therapist is to facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement. I work from a person centered approach which is a nondirective, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process. Rather than viewing people as inherently flawed, with problematic behaviors and thoughts that require treatment, person-centered therapy identifies that each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. I take clients ages 12 and older effected by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational issues and work stress.

You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here

I offer a caring, safe and motivating environment where individuals can be heard and understood. I have 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I like to start where my clients are when they begin treatment, and I understand that one type of treatment approach does not work for everyone. I utilize several evidenced based therapies. Overall, I seek to assist clients in developing skills they desire to live happier more productive and fulfilling lives.

I have found adversity and peace in my lifetime, so I know struggles are real – but people can overcome! I became a counselor to help others do just that. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have substance use and/or other mental health disorders (co-occurring disorders). I practice client centered and client driven counseling. I use a variety of approaches with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also provide supervision to counselors in training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) in the state of Arkansas.

I have a passion for working with clients experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’ve seen how these can manifest in a variety of ways, from problems with work and school, to rocky relationships, to substance abuse, to isolation. I’ve worked with folks dealing with prison reintegration, homelessness, grief, and rejection due to gender and sexuality. You can rest assured that you will be accepted for who you are as we work together.

My ideal client is someone who has a feeling that something is not as it should be in their life. I believe that every person has wounds either from family, disappointments in life, or from traumatic experiences. I also believe life is most vibrant when those wounds are acknowledged and witnessed by those you trust, rather than avoided or denied. As a therapist, I am privileged to join my clients on a part of their journey towards healing and fulfillment.