Child Therapists in Little Rock, AR
Children’s mental health is an essential part of their overall health. My passion lies in providing effective care to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them live happier and healtiery lives. I have provided mental health services since 2006, which have included individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, behavior management, parenting skills training, intensive family services, consultation, and psychological assessment. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT. I also use a variety of other techniques to help (CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, and therapeutic play).
Children’s mental health is an essential part of their overall health. My passion lies in providing effective care to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them live happier and healtiery lives. I have provided mental health services since 2006, which have included individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, behavior management, parenting skills training, intensive family services, consultation, and psychological assessment. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT. I also use a variety of other techniques to help (CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, and therapeutic play).
Megan Shai Beard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72201 (Online Only)
My passion is helping children and adolescents. I have over 12 years of experience as a counselor in Northwest Arkansas. I have treated clients with a wide range of mental health issues - anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse-control issues, attachment issues, trauma-related issues, etc. My clients can expect to experience full acceptance, empathy, and understanding through a safe, positive relationship. I provide a safe space for clients to process inner experiences and feelings through play, art, and other creative interventions.
My passion is helping children and adolescents. I have over 12 years of experience as a counselor in Northwest Arkansas. I have treated clients with a wide range of mental health issues - anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse-control issues, attachment issues, trauma-related issues, etc. My clients can expect to experience full acceptance, empathy, and understanding through a safe, positive relationship. I provide a safe space for clients to process inner experiences and feelings through play, art, and other creative interventions.
I help children, adolescents, and families heal from the wounds of trauma through neuroscience & trauma-focused services. I provide assessments, counseling and educational services that utilizes the brain’s ability to grow and heal to overcome the wounds of childhood trauma. My drive and passion is seeing you THRIVE, rather than just survive!
I help children, adolescents, and families heal from the wounds of trauma through neuroscience & trauma-focused services. I provide assessments, counseling and educational services that utilizes the brain’s ability to grow and heal to overcome the wounds of childhood trauma. My drive and passion is seeing you THRIVE, rather than just survive!
I'm a Pediatrician by training, who has spent the last decade helping children and their families with behavioral health issues (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc). I take pride in developing a comfortable working relationship with my patients and their parents, which increases the probability of reaching our goals as fast as possible during their crucial developmental years. As a parent myself, I appreciate straight answers and easy to understand explanations. I strive to give you the time you need to share your journey and the respect you deserve as the person on the front lines with your child.
I'm a Pediatrician by training, who has spent the last decade helping children and their families with behavioral health issues (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc). I take pride in developing a comfortable working relationship with my patients and their parents, which increases the probability of reaching our goals as fast as possible during their crucial developmental years. As a parent myself, I appreciate straight answers and easy to understand explanations. I strive to give you the time you need to share your journey and the respect you deserve as the person on the front lines with your child.
Jack Arneze Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72206 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with children and families.
I am the Lead Therapist and Director of Arkansas Holistic Therapy (AHT). AHT is a mental health counseling center that provides traditional psychotherapy services with ecological-based interventions to support overall health outcomes. I’m a LCSW trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children & adolescents, Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). AHT’s goal is to provide self-directed, therapeutic interventions to holistically improve psycho-social-emotional outcomes for our clients.
I have extensive experience working with children and families.
I am the Lead Therapist and Director of Arkansas Holistic Therapy (AHT). AHT is a mental health counseling center that provides traditional psychotherapy services with ecological-based interventions to support overall health outcomes. I’m a LCSW trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children & adolescents, Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). AHT’s goal is to provide self-directed, therapeutic interventions to holistically improve psycho-social-emotional outcomes for our clients.
Madison Slinkard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
I am a trauma and attachment therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing: EMDR, Sandplay, Parts Work, Intensive Therapy Sessions, TF-CBT, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Family Therapy, Brainspotting, and Theraplay.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
I am a trauma and attachment therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing: EMDR, Sandplay, Parts Work, Intensive Therapy Sessions, TF-CBT, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Family Therapy, Brainspotting, and Theraplay.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
Parenting is a challenging endeavor in the most ideal of circumstances, but parenting children with learning problems, disruptive behaviors, social skills deficits, or emotional disturbance can tax even the most well-informed parent. There are many effective ways to parent children and my goal is to provide evaluation and treatment approaches that allow you to parent your child based on your own values while using the most healthy and effective strategies. For those children already in treatment, I can collaborate with the child's therapist and/or physician to provide evaluations that help to clarify diagnosis and treatment needs.
Parenting is a challenging endeavor in the most ideal of circumstances, but parenting children with learning problems, disruptive behaviors, social skills deficits, or emotional disturbance can tax even the most well-informed parent. There are many effective ways to parent children and my goal is to provide evaluation and treatment approaches that allow you to parent your child based on your own values while using the most healthy and effective strategies. For those children already in treatment, I can collaborate with the child's therapist and/or physician to provide evaluations that help to clarify diagnosis and treatment needs.
Therapy & Assessment Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72201
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.
Shalae Hesselbein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72202 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My background has allowed me to work with a diverse range of needs, but traumatic stress is my primary focus. When working with children, I implement a child-centered and family-focused approach to help the child heal but also to support caregivers and to help the family grow closer together through the healing process. I also enjoy working with couples who want to learn together and grow closer. I am affirmative of LGBTQ and cultural minority clients. I fully embrace the opportunity to contribute towards societal change that is long overdue.
I have extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents and adults. My background has allowed me to work with a diverse range of needs, but traumatic stress is my primary focus. When working with children, I implement a child-centered and family-focused approach to help the child heal but also to support caregivers and to help the family grow closer together through the healing process. I also enjoy working with couples who want to learn together and grow closer. I am affirmative of LGBTQ and cultural minority clients. I fully embrace the opportunity to contribute towards societal change that is long overdue.
Laurent has received specialized training in infant mental health as well as treatments for trauma including Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), TF-CBT, and CPT for PTSD.
Laurent Lefevre (they/them) is an outpatient psychotherapist at Cardinal Counseling. Laurent specializes in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety across the lifespan, and is experienced in providing individual and family therapy. With a background in outpatient clinic settings, school-based environments, and university counseling settings, they are dedicated to guiding individuals and families toward healing and growth. As a bilingual Belgian-American citizen, Laurent is sensitive to cross-cultural experiences and is committed to holding space for everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.
Laurent has received specialized training in infant mental health as well as treatments for trauma including Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), TF-CBT, and CPT for PTSD.
Laurent Lefevre (they/them) is an outpatient psychotherapist at Cardinal Counseling. Laurent specializes in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety across the lifespan, and is experienced in providing individual and family therapy. With a background in outpatient clinic settings, school-based environments, and university counseling settings, they are dedicated to guiding individuals and families toward healing and growth. As a bilingual Belgian-American citizen, Laurent is sensitive to cross-cultural experiences and is committed to holding space for everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.
I counsel individuals, children/adolescents, and families on a variety of issues ranging from behavioral concerns, anxiety/depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I am licensed in OK and AR and offer virtual and in-person appointments. I believe taking on life's day-to-day stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming and uncontrollable. Which leads us to feel anxious, sad, and frustrated which further impacts our ability to balance each facet of our lives. It is during these strenuous times that counseling may benefit you in creating clarity and encouragement through the chaos. As a counselor, it is my privilege to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to process these concerns.
I counsel individuals, children/adolescents, and families on a variety of issues ranging from behavioral concerns, anxiety/depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I am licensed in OK and AR and offer virtual and in-person appointments. I believe taking on life's day-to-day stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming and uncontrollable. Which leads us to feel anxious, sad, and frustrated which further impacts our ability to balance each facet of our lives. It is during these strenuous times that counseling may benefit you in creating clarity and encouragement through the chaos. As a counselor, it is my privilege to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to process these concerns.
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I have a decade of professional experience working in schools, agencies, and private practice as a licensed professional counselor. I currently work with adults, adolescents, children, infants and groups. I have a Masters and an Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders with a focus on trauma.
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I have a decade of professional experience working in schools, agencies, and private practice as a licensed professional counselor. I currently work with adults, adolescents, children, infants and groups. I have a Masters and an Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders with a focus on trauma.
Hali Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72201
I work with adults, teens, and children who have had traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, parental/child conflicts, abuse, grief/loss, behavioral adjustments, and difficult life transitions.
Life can be challenging, and uncertain at times. Whether it's transitions in life, anxiety, depression, parental conflicts, child conflicts, traumatic experiences, abuse, behavioral adjustments, or grief/loss. You and your family can overcome the hardships of life and things that just don't make sense; by working together through difficult emotions and living life as you were meant to live. 2024 is here and good things can happen for you this year!
I work with adults, teens, and children who have had traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, parental/child conflicts, abuse, grief/loss, behavioral adjustments, and difficult life transitions.
Life can be challenging, and uncertain at times. Whether it's transitions in life, anxiety, depression, parental conflicts, child conflicts, traumatic experiences, abuse, behavioral adjustments, or grief/loss. You and your family can overcome the hardships of life and things that just don't make sense; by working together through difficult emotions and living life as you were meant to live. 2024 is here and good things can happen for you this year!
Rhonda Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a various populations, such as teenagers, children, and adults in an outpatient, school based, and home based settings.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas with 8 years of experience in providing Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Techniques to clients in need. I utilized Client Center, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Counseling techniques to help clients work on past and current negative life experiences that often disrupt their current mood and behaviors in daily lifestyles.
I have experience working with a various populations, such as teenagers, children, and adults in an outpatient, school based, and home based settings.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas with 8 years of experience in providing Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Techniques to clients in need. I utilized Client Center, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Counseling techniques to help clients work on past and current negative life experiences that often disrupt their current mood and behaviors in daily lifestyles.
Plan: Modality * Individual * Marriage/Couples * Family * Group * Consultation Populations * Children * Teens * Adults Theoretical/Therapy Approaches * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Family Systems Theory/Therapy * Solution Focused Therapy * Systems Theory /Therapy.
You are your greatest asset. I realize how difficult it is to make the first step towards positive change which is why I am excited that you have made this choice. I have over seventeen years of experience in the field of counseling. I am here to help guide you on your important, yet difficult journey. I look forward to helping you realize new opportunities as we travel the path of your personal growth. Personal honesty is the key to self discovery and ultimately the path to wholeness, your decision to thrive begins with you.
Plan: Modality * Individual * Marriage/Couples * Family * Group * Consultation Populations * Children * Teens * Adults Theoretical/Therapy Approaches * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Family Systems Theory/Therapy * Solution Focused Therapy * Systems Theory /Therapy.
You are your greatest asset. I realize how difficult it is to make the first step towards positive change which is why I am excited that you have made this choice. I have over seventeen years of experience in the field of counseling. I am here to help guide you on your important, yet difficult journey. I look forward to helping you realize new opportunities as we travel the path of your personal growth. Personal honesty is the key to self discovery and ultimately the path to wholeness, your decision to thrive begins with you.
Constance Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with trauma and am trained in TF-CBT, CPT, and EMDR.
Are you motivated to work on your issues, tired of being stuck, and ready to do what it takes to reach your goals? Therapy is a great way to learn new skills and to gain insight about your issues. It allows you to gain the tools you need to begin the healing process. I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you so that you feel comfortable being and expressing yourself in a non-judgemental environment.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with trauma and am trained in TF-CBT, CPT, and EMDR.
Are you motivated to work on your issues, tired of being stuck, and ready to do what it takes to reach your goals? Therapy is a great way to learn new skills and to gain insight about your issues. It allows you to gain the tools you need to begin the healing process. I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you so that you feel comfortable being and expressing yourself in a non-judgemental environment.
Jaime Starling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TA, GCDF
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents but also enjoy working with adults.
The journey of healing can be a daunting path, I strive to provide a safe and authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you explore your own story, and through it, find yourself. I graduated from John Brown University in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Play Therapy. I have extensive training in trauma informed care, attachment based interventions, experiential play therapy, child centered play, Adlerian play and has completed level 1 theraplay training.
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents but also enjoy working with adults.
The journey of healing can be a daunting path, I strive to provide a safe and authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you explore your own story, and through it, find yourself. I graduated from John Brown University in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Play Therapy. I have extensive training in trauma informed care, attachment based interventions, experiential play therapy, child centered play, Adlerian play and has completed level 1 theraplay training.
I serve children, adolescents, and young adults across the state of Arkansas! Appointments available, call today!.
Each of us experience difficulties and struggles in life that can leave us feeling worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted. When faced with these challenges, it can be difficult to understand and process our thoughts and emotions. It is my honor as a counselor to partner with clients in creating a safe space where we can work together to explore challenges, improve coping, strengthen relationships, and find meaning in life.
I serve children, adolescents, and young adults across the state of Arkansas! Appointments available, call today!.
Each of us experience difficulties and struggles in life that can leave us feeling worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted. When faced with these challenges, it can be difficult to understand and process our thoughts and emotions. It is my honor as a counselor to partner with clients in creating a safe space where we can work together to explore challenges, improve coping, strengthen relationships, and find meaning in life.
Pam Giardina, LCSW, comes with thirty years of experience working with children and families facing stress. She spent twenty-five years as a Child Life Specialist at Arkansas Children's Hospital helping children and families cope with trauma, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. Obtaining a masters degree in social work was a way to develop and utilize her extensive experience outside of the acute care environment. She now uses evidenced-based therapies to help children, adults, and families with trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, life-changing accidents, and death.
Pam Giardina, LCSW, comes with thirty years of experience working with children and families facing stress. She spent twenty-five years as a Child Life Specialist at Arkansas Children's Hospital helping children and families cope with trauma, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. Obtaining a masters degree in social work was a way to develop and utilize her extensive experience outside of the acute care environment. She now uses evidenced-based therapies to help children, adults, and families with trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, life-changing accidents, and death.
Wellspring Renewal Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
I very much enjoy working with children age 3-18, adults, families, and couples.
To that one soul reading this, I know you're tired. You're fed up. You're so close to breaking, but there's hope and strength within you. You deserve a happier, healthier life, and you can have it. I have years of experience and success helping my clients break out of unhealthy patterns to feel more empowered and strong. I provide empathy, compassion, and offer a supportive, safe, judgement free environment where all are welcome. I am skilled in, and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to tailor each client's care individually.
I very much enjoy working with children age 3-18, adults, families, and couples.
To that one soul reading this, I know you're tired. You're fed up. You're so close to breaking, but there's hope and strength within you. You deserve a happier, healthier life, and you can have it. I have years of experience and success helping my clients break out of unhealthy patterns to feel more empowered and strong. I provide empathy, compassion, and offer a supportive, safe, judgement free environment where all are welcome. I am skilled in, and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to tailor each client's care individually.
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Child psychologists in Little Rock, AR provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Little Rock build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Little Rock build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.