Grief Therapists in Greenbrier, AR
With this in mind, I also use many expressive therapies to address, loss, grief and trauma.
The human experience can be challenging at times, but can also be beautiful and meaningful. Learning that both are normal parts of the journey can be empowering and allow one to reach our dreams and goals by overcoming the blocks and pain that keep us from reaching those dreams. We can learn to grow through pain, enjoy moments of pure joy and build community. I am a Licensed Masters Social Work, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Equine Therapist and Certified Thanatologist along with EMDR training. I have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my 23-year career.
With this in mind, I also use many expressive therapies to address, loss, grief and trauma.
The human experience can be challenging at times, but can also be beautiful and meaningful. Learning that both are normal parts of the journey can be empowering and allow one to reach our dreams and goals by overcoming the blocks and pain that keep us from reaching those dreams. We can learn to grow through pain, enjoy moments of pure joy and build community. I am a Licensed Masters Social Work, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Equine Therapist and Certified Thanatologist along with EMDR training. I have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my 23-year career.
Gracyn Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
My hope is to help you identify and understand how grief will fit into your life, and combat the many physical and emotional symptoms that occur during the grieving process.
Considering therapy and choosing a therapist is a great first step toward change and healing. As a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor, my focus is on life transitions and grief in the adult population. I recognize that grief comes in many forms throughout life. Whether you have found yourself here due to the loss of a relationship, job, sense of self, or death of a family member, friend, pet, etc., it is my mission to be a supportive listener.
My hope is to help you identify and understand how grief will fit into your life, and combat the many physical and emotional symptoms that occur during the grieving process.
Considering therapy and choosing a therapist is a great first step toward change and healing. As a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor, my focus is on life transitions and grief in the adult population. I recognize that grief comes in many forms throughout life. Whether you have found yourself here due to the loss of a relationship, job, sense of self, or death of a family member, friend, pet, etc., it is my mission to be a supportive listener.
Anna Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAC, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Greenbrier, AR 72058
I enjoying working with adolescents, adults, marriages and family dynamic issues. As well as grief, adjustment disorders, trauma, and depression
I enjoying working with adolescents, adults, marriages and family dynamic issues. As well as grief, adjustment disorders, trauma, and depression
Kim Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Much of my work involves helping men and women who have found themselves in the grip of depression, anxiety, spiritual turmoil or are experiencing a loss of their sense of self. I'm an advocate for building emotional intelligence and helping others recover from the effects of toxic or emotionally manipulative relationships. Issues including church hurt, divorce recovery, infidelity, grief and loss, personality disorders and co-dependency are just a few more to name. Regardless the issue, I am drawn to understanding what true healing looks like for you. Are you actively healing or is the pain less because your triggers are absent?
Much of my work involves helping men and women who have found themselves in the grip of depression, anxiety, spiritual turmoil or are experiencing a loss of their sense of self. I'm an advocate for building emotional intelligence and helping others recover from the effects of toxic or emotionally manipulative relationships. Issues including church hurt, divorce recovery, infidelity, grief and loss, personality disorders and co-dependency are just a few more to name. Regardless the issue, I am drawn to understanding what true healing looks like for you. Are you actively healing or is the pain less because your triggers are absent?
Dorcas VanGilst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058 (Online Only)
This can come from family instability, separation, death, family substance abuse, emotional unavailability, childhood neglect, broken relationships/friendships, fear of loneliness, and others.
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
This can come from family instability, separation, death, family substance abuse, emotional unavailability, childhood neglect, broken relationships/friendships, fear of loneliness, and others.
For many years my clients have primarily been individuals, groups, and families coming out of abusive and sometimes violent relationships and addiction. Although that was the original primary focus, most of them also struggled with other accompanying factors like depression, anxiety and other serious mental health diagnoses. My clinical focus has recently shifted to more of a community-based population. I have found this work incredibly rewarding. I enjoy working with additional needs such as grief, prenatal, postpartum depression, and abandonment trauma to name a few.
- Strained relationships - Seasons of change - Stress - Past hurts - Difficult decisions - Depression - Grief and loss - Anxiety - Anger and bitterness - Parenting issues - Behavior/mood problems in children Contact us to learn more about how CPC can help you discover and understand the work God wants to do in your life!.
Storms in life come in many forms and can be difficult to navigate alone. Even those who have made it through may be left wondering what it all means for their life moving forward. Since 1992, Christian Perspective Counseling has provided biblical help for people in the midst of the storm or struggling to find its meaning through the practice of psychology from a distinctive Christian point of view.
- Strained relationships - Seasons of change - Stress - Past hurts - Difficult decisions - Depression - Grief and loss - Anxiety - Anger and bitterness - Parenting issues - Behavior/mood problems in children Contact us to learn more about how CPC can help you discover and understand the work God wants to do in your life!.
Storms in life come in many forms and can be difficult to navigate alone. Even those who have made it through may be left wondering what it all means for their life moving forward. Since 1992, Christian Perspective Counseling has provided biblical help for people in the midst of the storm or struggling to find its meaning through the practice of psychology from a distinctive Christian point of view.
Her experience is in working with marriage relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse survivors, ministry hurts, grief/ loss, and relationship issues.
What is that nagging feeling trying to tell you? Have you been ignoring or stuffing something that is just too hard to keep inside? Perhaps that emotion has a message to get across to you, but what is it? Let’s explore what that “check engine light” in your body is saying about your life or about a very important relationship. If you are struggling in a marriage, feeling confused, alone, stuck, or hurt, Jinny would love to help you get “unstuck.” We all get mixed up sometimes and it’s ok to not be ok.
Her experience is in working with marriage relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse survivors, ministry hurts, grief/ loss, and relationship issues.
What is that nagging feeling trying to tell you? Have you been ignoring or stuffing something that is just too hard to keep inside? Perhaps that emotion has a message to get across to you, but what is it? Let’s explore what that “check engine light” in your body is saying about your life or about a very important relationship. If you are struggling in a marriage, feeling confused, alone, stuck, or hurt, Jinny would love to help you get “unstuck.” We all get mixed up sometimes and it’s ok to not be ok.
Elizabeth Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
When I consider the relationship between a therapist and a client, I want to offer a supportive and nonjudgmental setting to allow a client to address their personal challenges by exploring their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. While gradually exploring additional layers of their concerns to allow them to find a path to a more authentic and satisfying life. I want to provide empathy for clients while empowering them in ways to grow and achieve their goals. I want those seeking comfort and support with their concerns, such as difficulties within their relationships, life stresses, past hurts, depression, anxiety & grief.
When I consider the relationship between a therapist and a client, I want to offer a supportive and nonjudgmental setting to allow a client to address their personal challenges by exploring their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. While gradually exploring additional layers of their concerns to allow them to find a path to a more authentic and satisfying life. I want to provide empathy for clients while empowering them in ways to grow and achieve their goals. I want those seeking comfort and support with their concerns, such as difficulties within their relationships, life stresses, past hurts, depression, anxiety & grief.
Kelly Stephens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relational and marital issues.
I have a heart to work with individuals, marriages, and families.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relational and marital issues.
I have a heart to work with individuals, marriages, and families.
Central Arkansas Testing & Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPE-I, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I am a licensed psychological examiner (LPE-I) and a professional counselor (LPC). I am happy to share that I have recently founded Central Arkansas Testing & Therapy Center. You could consider me local to the central Arkansas area. I enjoy working with the community where I pretty much grew up. After graduating from UCA in 2009, I completed a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from Forest Institute in 2012. Over the last 10 years, I have worked with those experiencing depression, grief/ loss, life adjustments, and LGBTQ specific issues.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I am a licensed psychological examiner (LPE-I) and a professional counselor (LPC). I am happy to share that I have recently founded Central Arkansas Testing & Therapy Center. You could consider me local to the central Arkansas area. I enjoy working with the community where I pretty much grew up. After graduating from UCA in 2009, I completed a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from Forest Institute in 2012. Over the last 10 years, I have worked with those experiencing depression, grief/ loss, life adjustments, and LGBTQ specific issues.
I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families strengthen their relationships and perceptions of themselves. I can assist your healing from trauma and help you navigate through difficult life transitions. I hold a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University and use a range of highly effective, evidence-based counseling approaches. I use a combination of Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am highly skilled in Grief Recovery as well as Affair Recovery. I am also proficient at using Brainspotting to assist with stuck points, performance anxiety and clients with Trauma.
I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families strengthen their relationships and perceptions of themselves. I can assist your healing from trauma and help you navigate through difficult life transitions. I hold a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University and use a range of highly effective, evidence-based counseling approaches. I use a combination of Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am highly skilled in Grief Recovery as well as Affair Recovery. I am also proficient at using Brainspotting to assist with stuck points, performance anxiety and clients with Trauma.
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Robert Yerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
I like to think I have a unique skill set coupled with life experience that equips me to be a dynamic therapist. I served as a Marine in the military, spent 20 years working in the pathology field looking at healing the body and now work with clients from 5 years to older adult healing the mind. Therapy is difficult to navigate and can feel messy for the whole system (friends, family, work, school, and more). I value your experience and how that has shaped core beliefs. Because we have these core beliefs, doesn't make them true. Let's assign new rules to these beliefs and heal the system as a whole both in body and mind.
I like to think I have a unique skill set coupled with life experience that equips me to be a dynamic therapist. I served as a Marine in the military, spent 20 years working in the pathology field looking at healing the body and now work with clients from 5 years to older adult healing the mind. Therapy is difficult to navigate and can feel messy for the whole system (friends, family, work, school, and more). I value your experience and how that has shaped core beliefs. Because we have these core beliefs, doesn't make them true. Let's assign new rules to these beliefs and heal the system as a whole both in body and mind.
Paula M Mainard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
Laura Gottsponer
Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions. “I am committed to those I see and willing to guide you along the way.” I have over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health Field. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with a number of individuals who have dealt with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a welcoming space for you to come and process what you feel the needed focus is. I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
Life changes can be difficult whether it be relational, new experiences or added additions. “I am committed to those I see and willing to guide you along the way.” I have over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health Field. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with a number of individuals who have dealt with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a welcoming space for you to come and process what you feel the needed focus is. I also enjoy women’s issues, working with Responders, and have a love of helping you create the life and response that is healthy and unique to you.
Therapy & Assessment Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Therapy & Assessment Center (TAC) is a place for clients to find indiviudal purpose and family healing. We treat children (starting at 3 years-old). TAC offers a creative enviroment for children to address emotional and behavior issues through play therapy and behavior modification. TAC has an amazing sensory-based play therapy room that your children will love. TAC takes the time to teach parents creative parenting techniques to use at home. TAC also treats teens and adults of all ages.
Therapy & Assessment Center (TAC) is a place for clients to find indiviudal purpose and family healing. We treat children (starting at 3 years-old). TAC offers a creative enviroment for children to address emotional and behavior issues through play therapy and behavior modification. TAC has an amazing sensory-based play therapy room that your children will love. TAC takes the time to teach parents creative parenting techniques to use at home. TAC also treats teens and adults of all ages.
Matthew Spicer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
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.
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.
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.
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.
With 20 years in the field of psychology, Dr. Pelz is an adult, marital, child and adolescent-trained Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Pelz' specialties include ADHD, Parenting skills, along with coping strategies for anxiety and depression. He provides ADHD evaluations, as well as providing couples therapy. He holds a Masters' of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP). Dr. Pelz received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science and Law, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
With 20 years in the field of psychology, Dr. Pelz is an adult, marital, child and adolescent-trained Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Pelz' specialties include ADHD, Parenting skills, along with coping strategies for anxiety and depression. He provides ADHD evaluations, as well as providing couples therapy. He holds a Masters' of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP). Dr. Pelz received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science and Law, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
Mindy Durey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrier, AR 72058
Are you questioning your journey throughout life? Has something been different and you just haven't been able to put your finger on it? As a late diagnosed autistic, I see you. I would love to help you navigate the newness of your journey.
Are you questioning your journey throughout life? Has something been different and you just haven't been able to put your finger on it? As a late diagnosed autistic, I see you. I would love to help you navigate the newness of your journey.
Therapy can sometimes seem like a one-sided conversation with someone saying “Mmm hmm” a whole bunch. That’s not how I do therapy. We will converse as much as you are comfortable. To me, your story matters. It may be one that you have lived months or decades trying to forget, but it still matters. If you are ready to unpack and sort through it with someone who will listen without judgement, please reach out. I can’t wait to meet you.
Therapy can sometimes seem like a one-sided conversation with someone saying “Mmm hmm” a whole bunch. That’s not how I do therapy. We will converse as much as you are comfortable. To me, your story matters. It may be one that you have lived months or decades trying to forget, but it still matters. If you are ready to unpack and sort through it with someone who will listen without judgement, please reach out. I can’t wait to meet you.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.