Therapists in Fayetteville, AR
Stephanie C. Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I have been working in this field for 7 years and I still get a thrill every time I see someone's load lighten every time I see someone gain mastery over their illness.
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
I have been working in this field for 7 years and I still get a thrill every time I see someone's load lighten every time I see someone gain mastery over their illness.
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
Raychel Yearsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are navigating leaving the church or the after effects of leaving, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/ chronic pain.
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are navigating leaving the church or the after effects of leaving, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/ chronic pain.
My clinic services Northwest Arkansas with only the highest standards of mental health care for children to older adults. My specialty is Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, Human Sexuality, Mediation with a diverse clientele in all facets of mental health.
I also work closely with area attorneys in resolving many legal issues in today's complex relationship driven world.
My clinic services Northwest Arkansas with only the highest standards of mental health care for children to older adults. My specialty is Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, Human Sexuality, Mediation with a diverse clientele in all facets of mental health.
I also work closely with area attorneys in resolving many legal issues in today's complex relationship driven world.
Mountain Therapy - Amy Mountain Ference
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Waitlist for new clients
Traditional talk therapy isn't a fit for everyone. If you're in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, and have faced challenges with therapy before, my experiential, nature-based approach could be the solution.
Traditional talk therapy isn't a fit for everyone. If you're in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, and have faced challenges with therapy before, my experiential, nature-based approach could be the solution.
Chris McCleary
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MS, MA, LPC/D&A, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
Devon Davasher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM, CFSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Online Only)
Taking the first step toward a better life can be tough, and I get how overwhelming it feels. Starting therapy takes courage—I know this because I’ve walked that path myself. I've faced my own battles with anxiety, depression, and coping in ways that sometimes hurt my relationships and left me feeling alone. If any of this resonates with you, remember, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you work through it. Let’s take that first step together. Call or email to set up an appointment whenever you’re ready.
Taking the first step toward a better life can be tough, and I get how overwhelming it feels. Starting therapy takes courage—I know this because I’ve walked that path myself. I've faced my own battles with anxiety, depression, and coping in ways that sometimes hurt my relationships and left me feeling alone. If any of this resonates with you, remember, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you work through it. Let’s take that first step together. Call or email to set up an appointment whenever you’re ready.
Kymberly Stephens
Counselor, MS, LPC, CETP, CCTP-II, C-PD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Not accepting new clients
Your experiences are unique to the specific pain that you have faced and to the surrounding details before, during, and after traumatic and stressful events.
I believe that the most effective way to heal is in relationship. That is why my main focus is on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore what it is like to take risks and be vulnerable in the presence of another. I know that I can only take my clients as far as I have gone myself, and that is why I continue to actively participate in my own personal therapy, healing, and addiction recovery work.
Your experiences are unique to the specific pain that you have faced and to the surrounding details before, during, and after traumatic and stressful events.
I believe that the most effective way to heal is in relationship. That is why my main focus is on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore what it is like to take risks and be vulnerable in the presence of another. I know that I can only take my clients as far as I have gone myself, and that is why I continue to actively participate in my own personal therapy, healing, and addiction recovery work.
Online Therapists
Welcome! Are you navigating changes in your life, processing trauma or experiencing stress in your emotional or behavioral patterns? I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges and I am passionate about supporting and working with Neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through an integrative and and holistic approach to therapy.
Welcome! Are you navigating changes in your life, processing trauma or experiencing stress in your emotional or behavioral patterns? I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges and I am passionate about supporting and working with Neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through an integrative and and holistic approach to therapy.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.