Therapists in Fort Smith, AR
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Robin L. Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
There can be healing and growth after going through really hard things in life. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
There can be healing and growth after going through really hard things in life. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can write a new chapter. I am passionate about coming alongside those who are adjusting to life changes and seeking personal growth, as well as helping those who are working through the effects of abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
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Erica Hutchison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I feel privileged to work with children and help them to heal emotionally, repair relationships, and improve daily functioning. I believe that all children possess the inner resources to heal themselves. I also believe that play therapy, family support, and the child's relationship with the therapist, best enable children to access those inner resources so they can heal, move forward, and be successful.
I provide play therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I feel privileged to work with children and help them to heal emotionally, repair relationships, and improve daily functioning. I believe that all children possess the inner resources to heal themselves. I also believe that play therapy, family support, and the child's relationship with the therapist, best enable children to access those inner resources so they can heal, move forward, and be successful.
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Ray of Sunshine Pediatric Therapy, LLC
Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72908
We are a mobile clinic that brings therapy to your child’s school, daycare, or your doorstep! Our clinic is credentialed in multiple private and state insurances and service two states (Oklahoma and Arkansas).
We are a mobile clinic that brings therapy to your child’s school, daycare, or your doorstep! Our clinic is credentialed in multiple private and state insurances and service two states (Oklahoma and Arkansas).
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Stacy Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-TA, ASDCS, CSTIP, EMDR-T, CS-ADHD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
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Cherese F Riggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, TF-CBT, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Life sometimes creates some unexpected turns that we have difficulty managing. I'm here to help people manage and cope with those turns, to provide support and help so that a client and their family can get back to a place of peace.
Life sometimes creates some unexpected turns that we have difficulty managing. I'm here to help people manage and cope with those turns, to provide support and help so that a client and their family can get back to a place of peace.
Online Therapists
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Natural Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Russellville, AR 72802 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approaches include: Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused (CPT and EMDR) , Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM.
Change. It must be something you are considering as you read through counselor profiles. Change is powerful, healing, and necessary as we maneuver through life. Boundaries. This word is life changing. Healthy boundaries allow others to love us and appreciate us fully for who we are. Balance. Peace. Joy. These are achieved with hard work and implementing therapeutic tools we are often not taught in life. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make these changes and follow your path toward self-actualization.
My therapeutic approaches include: Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused (CPT and EMDR) , Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM.
Change. It must be something you are considering as you read through counselor profiles. Change is powerful, healing, and necessary as we maneuver through life. Boundaries. This word is life changing. Healthy boundaries allow others to love us and appreciate us fully for who we are. Balance. Peace. Joy. These are achieved with hard work and implementing therapeutic tools we are often not taught in life. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make these changes and follow your path toward self-actualization.
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I help people who feel overwhelmed or trapped by the hard and heavy things in their lives find a way forward. I strive to provide a safe place and safe relationship for clients to talk about challenges, process thoughts and feelings, explore solutions, practice skills, and develop confidence to effect change within their own lives. My desire is to join clients on their journey, offering compassion and support as they determine their own needs and solutions. I combine person-centered therapy with evidence based techniques and interventions to help patients find hope and healing.
I help people who feel overwhelmed or trapped by the hard and heavy things in their lives find a way forward. I strive to provide a safe place and safe relationship for clients to talk about challenges, process thoughts and feelings, explore solutions, practice skills, and develop confidence to effect change within their own lives. My desire is to join clients on their journey, offering compassion and support as they determine their own needs and solutions. I combine person-centered therapy with evidence based techniques and interventions to help patients find hope and healing.
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An ideal client is a 6-18 year-old who is struggling with depression, ADHD, social skills, anxiety, and family communication. This age can be challenging as children navigate their emotions/relationships. With a compassionate and person-centered approach, I aim to create a supportive environment where the client can express their feelings, develop effective communication skills, and build resilience. Together, we will work on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of their struggles, while equipping them with tools and strategies to manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being.
An ideal client is a 6-18 year-old who is struggling with depression, ADHD, social skills, anxiety, and family communication. This age can be challenging as children navigate their emotions/relationships. With a compassionate and person-centered approach, I aim to create a supportive environment where the client can express their feelings, develop effective communication skills, and build resilience. Together, we will work on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of their struggles, while equipping them with tools and strategies to manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being.
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My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
My goal when working with individuals is to provide support as individuals find their own hopeful path and voice. Sometimes we get in a downward spiral or stuck in places where we are not fulfilled or content. I hope to facilitate and encourage your own strengths and passions towards feeling better. Additionally, I have worked with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. This phase of life can be quite difficult, particularly if you are struggling with peers or a mental health issue. Lastly, I enjoy working with young and LBGTQ+ adults as they navigate challenges and/or relationship issues.
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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!
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!
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I specialize in Equine Therapy as well as traditional office psychotherapy. I take a mindfulness approach to "holding space" for my clients. I also recently completed an externship and Core Skills in Emotion Focused Therapy which allows me to do some pretty tough work with couples seeking joint therapy. I am also undergoing supervision for Trauma Focused CBT.
I specialize in Equine Therapy as well as traditional office psychotherapy. I take a mindfulness approach to "holding space" for my clients. I also recently completed an externship and Core Skills in Emotion Focused Therapy which allows me to do some pretty tough work with couples seeking joint therapy. I am also undergoing supervision for Trauma Focused CBT.
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Now accepting new clients. If you feel like you are always running and never getting anywhere, have times when life seems overwhelming, and are unsure what to do next, I can help. I provide services to both children and adults including individual and group therapy, and assessments including ADHD, Autism, pre-surgery Bariatric testing, intelligence and achievement testing, dyslexia testing, and personality inventories. I will provide a safe space for you to explore who you are, discover your strengths, and use those strengths to better manage your struggles and focus on the meaningful parts of your life.
Now accepting new clients. If you feel like you are always running and never getting anywhere, have times when life seems overwhelming, and are unsure what to do next, I can help. I provide services to both children and adults including individual and group therapy, and assessments including ADHD, Autism, pre-surgery Bariatric testing, intelligence and achievement testing, dyslexia testing, and personality inventories. I will provide a safe space for you to explore who you are, discover your strengths, and use those strengths to better manage your struggles and focus on the meaningful parts of your life.
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Katherine Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
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I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adapting to the specific needs of the individuals I serve.
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Jessica Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MBA, LPC, MAC, LADAC, BCCS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Waitlist for new clients
Please note: I can only accept BCBS, Ambetter, Lyra, and self-pay. Humans are capable of immense strength and growth. Often, life can place limitations or obstacles in the way of achieving our goals. With the right support, one can overcome these opportunities, and what was an obstacle can become an opportunity for growth. As a gatherer of knowledge, researcher, and growth seeker myself, I find extreme joy in helping others attain a desire to grow into the best version of themselves. I utilize a neurodiversity-affirming strength-based approach in all my therapy.
Please note: I can only accept BCBS, Ambetter, Lyra, and self-pay. Humans are capable of immense strength and growth. Often, life can place limitations or obstacles in the way of achieving our goals. With the right support, one can overcome these opportunities, and what was an obstacle can become an opportunity for growth. As a gatherer of knowledge, researcher, and growth seeker myself, I find extreme joy in helping others attain a desire to grow into the best version of themselves. I utilize a neurodiversity-affirming strength-based approach in all my therapy.
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Melanie Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I believe that every individual and their families deserve to have a place where they feel heard, supported and safe. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic space, that allows for collaboration to heal while processing life’s current stressors.
I believe that every individual and their families deserve to have a place where they feel heard, supported and safe. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic space, that allows for collaboration to heal while processing life’s current stressors.
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Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72704 (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
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You deserve to feel happy! You may be going through a time in your life with diminished joy and peace, but something inside of you is calling you to greater freedom and wellbeing. I can help you achieve those goals. With my guidance, you'll learn and practice time-tested tools to help you reclaim the joy and serenity you long for. I also have been a vocational rehabilitation counselor specializing in deafness, hearing loss, TBI, and developmental disabilities for the past 14 years, so I bring a wealth of knowledge about disabilities, local resources, and employment success. I believe you can reclaim control of your life!
You deserve to feel happy! You may be going through a time in your life with diminished joy and peace, but something inside of you is calling you to greater freedom and wellbeing. I can help you achieve those goals. With my guidance, you'll learn and practice time-tested tools to help you reclaim the joy and serenity you long for. I also have been a vocational rehabilitation counselor specializing in deafness, hearing loss, TBI, and developmental disabilities for the past 14 years, so I bring a wealth of knowledge about disabilities, local resources, and employment success. I believe you can reclaim control of your life!
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Joanna Beth Person-Michener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.
Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.