EMDR Therapists in Fayetteville, AR

You've been in an office all day, and probably the last thing you want to do is go to another office and talk about problems. My goal is to do therapy differently when possible, whether that means going outdoors and taking a walk or meeting from the comfort of your own home via secured telehealth. Either way, you'll experience evidence-based treatment in a new way. Check out my website for more about what to expect. If you need one-on-one care, we can do that. If you're on a budget, check out my Jaunts, which incorporate hiking and groups at a lower rate.

Whether you are going through significant life changes or simply handling life events and needing a safe, non-judgmental place to vent and process, this is the place for you. I was born and raised in Southeast Asia and then moved to the United States, which has opened me up to many perspectives, cultures, walk of life, experiences, etc., as this encompasses civilian and the armed forces lifestyle. There is no particular mold that you need to meet but your own. I accept you where you are, and that is where I will meet you for our journey. Let's start!

Anxiety, panic, fear, grief, anger, irritability, insomnia, relapse, depression and shutting down are all normal responses to the trauma of the extensive fear and isolation we are currently experiencing. Whether distancing alone or with family, Covid 19 is making a serious impact on the mental and emotional wellbeing of millions of men, women and children. Many people are now experiencing acute anxiety, and PTSD. Those who were already dealing with mental health issues are at a very high risk of developing PTSD.

I create a respectful, safe, caring, brave, and judgement-free space for my clients through the use of warmth, kindness, empathy, and genuineness. I appreciate and welcome raw, unfiltered honesty from my clients because our problem areas are best addressed with authenticity. There are many places in this world where we feel like we must behave a certain way in order to fit in. I don't want you to feel that way with me. I want you to feel completely comfortable revealing your true self, unmasked, just as you are. I'm here to offer secular, compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapy to fellow humans.

My life feels like chaos! How can I get past my past? How can I save my marriage? How can I achieve my goals in life? These are common issues that bring people into counseling. To borrow a quote from coach Wooden "although there is no progress without change, not all change is progress." Getting started can feel uncomfortable at first but usually as you proceed most people are engaged, energized, and feeling the benefits. My style is such that it does not feel like therapy--rather someone you know who has been down this road as well.

I work with children (10+), adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population providing individual, play, & relational therapy along with parent education with biological, foster, and adopted children. I am trained in EMDR therapy; a therapy designed specifically for anxiety and trauma in both children and adults. I have a therapy dog, Dietrich, a standard poodle. His focus is helping to calm anxiety when he senses it by being present and tranquil.

I can help you get to the 'heart' of the challenges and issues you're dealing with and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to resolve whatever is 'up' for you. I've found that 'talk therapy' is often not enough to resolve many difficulties, so I use a variety of effective approaches, uniquely adjusted to match each client's needs. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.

Chris King counseling Services works with all ages and backgrounds of people- aiming to assess needs, build therapeutic relationships and encourage clients to move forward in their behavioral health. Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. Our passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Chris King Counseling Services is a team of counselors working together to empower individuals and families to heal and grow in their mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

It’s been said that if we can survive the war that we battle with ourselves, we can survive anything. I genuinely believe that everyone can benefit from therapeutic intervention as a resource for adjusting to life’s unexpected changes and personal growth. I have a passion for bringing healing to individuals who have experienced trauma or are currently facing daily struggles that seem impossible to overcome. I strive to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I genuinely aspire to work intensely with clients to find what works best for them.

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 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.

Adulting is hard! Parenting is hard! Navigating life is hard! Are you overwhelmed or struggling to cope with life’s twist and turns. Are you plagued with always feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, have trauma, or poor coping. As a therapist I desire to help individuals longing for change, to break generational curses, to improve coping and emotional maturity. ART Services strives to be there for and empower individuals and to become more emotionally prepared for life challenges. Currently accepting new clients. Offering virtual only evening appointments on Monday’s from 9pm-12am

It happened again today. Your emotions overwhelmed you. They come from a variety of places & often suddenly: sitting in traffic, driving by a certain location, a song on the radio, a person, a smell, or certain topics. The power of the emotions sometimes leaves you struggling to breathe and your heart pounding through your chest. Today, you caught a whiff of a stranger’s perfume and immediately felt the same panic. It just seems there is always some unseen threat lurking, making it hard to relax. It’s exhausting and you want to get control over these troubling emotions and memories. You want to feel happy..consistently..every day.

Life’s journey can be really challenging sometimes. Hardships, relationships, and emotions can be difficult to overcome. While people come to treatment for a variety of reasons, therapy can serve as a critical anchor when you are feeling lost, broken, or stuck. I view therapy as a safe, explorative space to help you work through the problems you're experiencing as well as learn more about the relationships affecting your life.

Identity exploration is the heart of transformative therapy. You absolutely deserve to feel grounded in who you are, and it is my privilege to help clients explore the patterns or hardships causing inner turmoil. People often come to me with histories of emotional abuse, difficult upbringings, or toxic romantic relationships. Some feel stuck or alone in their current circumstances, and they want help navigating a tender transition. The introspective nature of therapy can be vulnerable, but the healing is often profound. Wherever you are on your journey, I will strive to help you build a more authentic and meaningful life.

Trauma impacts us all. Some of us carry trauma from our childhood days, others serve our communities and country in vocations that inevitably hold high trauma impact, and yet others simply live day in and day out in todays culture of high expectations towards performance and low expectations on self. Any of these things can be traumatic enough. The good news is that there is a science behind trauma, and an even more specific science behind first responder/military trauma impact. All of the symptoms that often times show themselves from trauma are treatable.

I specialize in helping adult individuals overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and phase of life issues. I understand that life can present many challenges, and it's not always easy to navigate them on your own. That's why I'm here to offer support and guidance. I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

My ideal client is someone seeking change. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or struggling in a relationship can be exhausting and effect many parts of our lives. It is my goal to help you seek insight and make changes that can have an effect on daily life. Each person is unique, and so is the therapy process. I am devoted to working with you to seek what you need from therapy. Change can be uncomfortable, but I am here to support you.

It is natural to experience pain as well as joy during life. It is not, however, natural to remain in a state of suffering. I believe we are meant to live happy, joyful lives within a background of inner peace. Sometimes life's circumstances throw us off balance and professional help is needed to find our way back. That's what I do, that's my purpose, to help others regain, or possibly even discover for the first time that life is not to be feared or dreaded because of hurtful emotions.

I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas and have served the mental health needs of the Northwest Arkansas area since 2004. I am clinically trained in building and maintaining relationships and have years of experience providing counseling services in the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley school districts. I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, maintaining the purpose of "meeting the client where they are at" to ensure a foundation of empathy and a safe place to process through life struggles.