Couples Counseling Therapists in Little Rock, AR
Eric I. Phelps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CGP, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Lastly, I understand the difficulty to acknowledge when our ability to cope, be in relationship, or simply be happy, has diminished.
Let's face it, life events shape our present, and contribute to a loss of connection to ourselves, family, others, and the world. A recovered sense-of-self is essential for empowerment to face these issues. And, because this disconnect initially occurs in earliest childhood, traditional "talk" therapy alone is an insufficient approach. I am a therapist shaped by a myriad of life roles and events. I intentionally sought a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in "somatic psychology" to underscore my own therapeutic experience. Somatic psychology studies how the "body" informs and provides clues to our emotional responses linked to childhood.
Lastly, I understand the difficulty to acknowledge when our ability to cope, be in relationship, or simply be happy, has diminished.
Let's face it, life events shape our present, and contribute to a loss of connection to ourselves, family, others, and the world. A recovered sense-of-self is essential for empowerment to face these issues. And, because this disconnect initially occurs in earliest childhood, traditional "talk" therapy alone is an insufficient approach. I am a therapist shaped by a myriad of life roles and events. I intentionally sought a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in "somatic psychology" to underscore my own therapeutic experience. Somatic psychology studies how the "body" informs and provides clues to our emotional responses linked to childhood.
” (In-office sessions only; free 30 minute consultation, $120 per 1 hour session, We only accept self-pay for marriage and couples counseling).
If you are experiencing stressors due to couple relationship or marital issues, we are here to help. Faith Perspective Therapy and Life Coaching Services provide a peaceful, secure setting to share your emotions and thoughts. Our approach to counseling and coaching is strength based and solution focused. We also enjoy using a Christian faith-based approach when clients request. Listening to your concerns with an understanding and non-judgmental approach is very important to us. LaShonda and I have a passion for assisting clients restore their relationships.
” (In-office sessions only; free 30 minute consultation, $120 per 1 hour session, We only accept self-pay for marriage and couples counseling).
If you are experiencing stressors due to couple relationship or marital issues, we are here to help. Faith Perspective Therapy and Life Coaching Services provide a peaceful, secure setting to share your emotions and thoughts. Our approach to counseling and coaching is strength based and solution focused. We also enjoy using a Christian faith-based approach when clients request. Listening to your concerns with an understanding and non-judgmental approach is very important to us. LaShonda and I have a passion for assisting clients restore their relationships.
Lori D. Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72223
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with specialty training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This training brings a unique skill set to my practice as a therapist by combining expertise in mental health with conflict resolution techniques. I enjoy helping individuals, families, and couples navigate complex interpersonal issues. Providing support for clients across all age groups with an eclectic toolkit of therapeutic approaches, I like to personalize care for each client.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with specialty training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This training brings a unique skill set to my practice as a therapist by combining expertise in mental health with conflict resolution techniques. I enjoy helping individuals, families, and couples navigate complex interpersonal issues. Providing support for clients across all age groups with an eclectic toolkit of therapeutic approaches, I like to personalize care for each client.
Yolanda McCallum
Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
A. Alex Assadi
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, GCDF
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Together, we can work towards healing and resolution of your concerns, including: depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, assertiveness training, career issues, stress reduction, adjustment issues, resiliency skills, grief, trauma or abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ concerns, self harm, and suicidal thinking.
We all have problems and everyone needs help at times. With more than 12 years experience, I provide professional/confidential mental health services to diverse persons. I do not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or personal identification and believe that through connection and compassion we can resolve any problem together. Our past experiences do not define us and our future is not yet written. Help is available and you are not alone. Let's work towards building your life the way it was always meant to be: authentic, fulfilling and empowered. Let's find/develop the best version of yourself!
Together, we can work towards healing and resolution of your concerns, including: depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, assertiveness training, career issues, stress reduction, adjustment issues, resiliency skills, grief, trauma or abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ concerns, self harm, and suicidal thinking.
We all have problems and everyone needs help at times. With more than 12 years experience, I provide professional/confidential mental health services to diverse persons. I do not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or personal identification and believe that through connection and compassion we can resolve any problem together. Our past experiences do not define us and our future is not yet written. Help is available and you are not alone. Let's work towards building your life the way it was always meant to be: authentic, fulfilling and empowered. Let's find/develop the best version of yourself!
Do you feel lost? Are you overwhelmed with life’s circumstances? Do you feel like you are navigating this journey called life alone? Are you looking for hope? Allow me to come alongside you and help you find hope on your path. I aim to provide compassionate and personalized counseling services to older teens, adults, couples, and families. My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, life adjustment, and more.
Do you feel lost? Are you overwhelmed with life’s circumstances? Do you feel like you are navigating this journey called life alone? Are you looking for hope? Allow me to come alongside you and help you find hope on your path. I aim to provide compassionate and personalized counseling services to older teens, adults, couples, and families. My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, life adjustment, and more.
Shalae Hesselbein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
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.
The Bowen Wellness Center, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
Within the LGBTQ+ community, I am currently most committed to supporting those in relationship/married.
Do you feel stuck, want to get unstuck, and for good? Do you KNOW all the things but struggle to implement and/or believe them about yourself? Maybe most importantly-do you like to nerd out about your brain-or are you at least open to learning enough to hack it so it works FOR you? If there's even 1 "yes", buckle up, and let's ride! I'm trained in EMDR and certified in neuropsychotherapy, which means we'll work with science to help you heal and move forward. We'll make sure your brain and body are telling the same story, that the story is accurate, and that it's the one you want to be living. We'll do this with humor and together!
Within the LGBTQ+ community, I am currently most committed to supporting those in relationship/married.
Do you feel stuck, want to get unstuck, and for good? Do you KNOW all the things but struggle to implement and/or believe them about yourself? Maybe most importantly-do you like to nerd out about your brain-or are you at least open to learning enough to hack it so it works FOR you? If there's even 1 "yes", buckle up, and let's ride! I'm trained in EMDR and certified in neuropsychotherapy, which means we'll work with science to help you heal and move forward. We'll make sure your brain and body are telling the same story, that the story is accurate, and that it's the one you want to be living. We'll do this with humor and together!
Holistic Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, BC-THP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72204
I offer a wealth of services to clients and their families such as Individual & Internet counseling, Couples and Group Counseling, LAC Supervision, and Consulting Services.
My counseling approach focuses on rebuilding individuals and their families through self-discovery, inspiration, and self-actualization. This is achieved by using an integrated perspective, which focus on the mind, body and soul of each client. The purpose is to help clients that have paused on their journey due to life circumstances; seek true identity, learn tools for success, motivate, inspire hope, and embrace the process of self-improvement.
I offer a wealth of services to clients and their families such as Individual & Internet counseling, Couples and Group Counseling, LAC Supervision, and Consulting Services.
My counseling approach focuses on rebuilding individuals and their families through self-discovery, inspiration, and self-actualization. This is achieved by using an integrated perspective, which focus on the mind, body and soul of each client. The purpose is to help clients that have paused on their journey due to life circumstances; seek true identity, learn tools for success, motivate, inspire hope, and embrace the process of self-improvement.
I assist couples in creating a shared reality that encourages healthy relationships.
I have 32 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work with people suffering from depression and anxiety, marital issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, behavioral issues, grief, to name a few. I have written a book available on Amazon entitled, "Everybody Has A Story," a practical guide to marriage. This book offers insights into the challenges created by marriage. It is based on my years of experience working with couples to create a more healthy and happy existence.
I assist couples in creating a shared reality that encourages healthy relationships.
I have 32 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work with people suffering from depression and anxiety, marital issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, behavioral issues, grief, to name a few. I have written a book available on Amazon entitled, "Everybody Has A Story," a practical guide to marriage. This book offers insights into the challenges created by marriage. It is based on my years of experience working with couples to create a more healthy and happy existence.
Michele Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
While I welcome and embrace anyone hungry for change on my couch, my heart aches for moms struggling to find their footing with their ever changing role, women in their 20-40's who have never had an encouraging mentor in their life, couples exhausted from repetitive attempts to be understood, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Shame is a minefield. It can steal our joy, kill our belief that we're worthy of healthy relationships and destroy who we see in the mirror. I've fought those battles in my own life and I know how easily they can leave you feeling hopeless, stuck, and resigned to destructive patterns. Together, we'll tackle the lies that life's traumatic moments have used to shape your story. We'll dig through the depression and reclaim your identity. We'll stand together against the anxiety and craft a plan for forward motion. Most importantly, we'll find hope that the change you need is possible.
While I welcome and embrace anyone hungry for change on my couch, my heart aches for moms struggling to find their footing with their ever changing role, women in their 20-40's who have never had an encouraging mentor in their life, couples exhausted from repetitive attempts to be understood, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Shame is a minefield. It can steal our joy, kill our belief that we're worthy of healthy relationships and destroy who we see in the mirror. I've fought those battles in my own life and I know how easily they can leave you feeling hopeless, stuck, and resigned to destructive patterns. Together, we'll tackle the lies that life's traumatic moments have used to shape your story. We'll dig through the depression and reclaim your identity. We'll stand together against the anxiety and craft a plan for forward motion. Most importantly, we'll find hope that the change you need is possible.
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Ryan Russ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CTT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
Tenethrea Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72204 (Online Only)
I am skilled and I enjoy working with individuals with anxiety, poor self-esteem, anger, relationship problems,depression, communication problems and adjustment problems.
Do you ever just feel stuck? You know you want change but anxiety, depression or life struggles and transitions weigh you down. Do you struggle with imposter syndrome which causes you to not go after your goals. Maybe your relationship is the issue, and you or your partner are having a hard time communicating and getting on the same page. You need a skilled professional to provide a safe environment for you to work through your thoughts and feelings and provide a different perspective as you navigate through these struggles. You want and need psychological and practical skills to help you address these issues .
I am skilled and I enjoy working with individuals with anxiety, poor self-esteem, anger, relationship problems,depression, communication problems and adjustment problems.
Do you ever just feel stuck? You know you want change but anxiety, depression or life struggles and transitions weigh you down. Do you struggle with imposter syndrome which causes you to not go after your goals. Maybe your relationship is the issue, and you or your partner are having a hard time communicating and getting on the same page. You need a skilled professional to provide a safe environment for you to work through your thoughts and feelings and provide a different perspective as you navigate through these struggles. You want and need psychological and practical skills to help you address these issues .
Grace Hartmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
I have training in EFT and have completed Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychology Level 1 for working with couples.
“Owning our story & loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” This quote by Brene Brown sums up my deepest belief about the therapy process. I love to provide a safe & authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you learn to do both– own your story & through it, love yourself. My approach is warm, direct, & involves some humor (because laughing usually helps!)
I have training in EFT and have completed Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychology Level 1 for working with couples.
“Owning our story & loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” This quote by Brene Brown sums up my deepest belief about the therapy process. I love to provide a safe & authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you learn to do both– own your story & through it, love yourself. My approach is warm, direct, & involves some humor (because laughing usually helps!)
Kelsey Fink
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, EMDR-C, BSP
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
I believe that developing a therapeutic relationship is essential to your therapeutic process, and finding a good “fit” can be difficult.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal from trauma, and experience the beauty of personal growth from difficult life experiences. When we experience trauma and/or chronic stress, we often become disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the world around us. Our work together can help you reconnect to yourself, improve interpersonal relationships and learn to be present in the moment. My goal is to help you become more resilient, so that you feel comfortable enough to process your past, and confident enough to navigate difficult life events.
I believe that developing a therapeutic relationship is essential to your therapeutic process, and finding a good “fit” can be difficult.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal from trauma, and experience the beauty of personal growth from difficult life experiences. When we experience trauma and/or chronic stress, we often become disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the world around us. Our work together can help you reconnect to yourself, improve interpersonal relationships and learn to be present in the moment. My goal is to help you become more resilient, so that you feel comfortable enough to process your past, and confident enough to navigate difficult life events.
Amy Muse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72204 (Online Only)
Together, we can work towards healing and resolution of your concerns, including: depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, assertiveness training, career issues, stress reduction, adjustment issues, resiliency skills, grief, trauma or abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ concerns, self harm, and suicidal thinking.
Nobody is immune to life problems and the toll they can take on our mental health. With more than 10 years experience, I provide professional and confidential mental health counseling services to diverse persons. I do not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or personal identification and believe that through connection and compassion we can resolve any problem together. Our problems and past experiences do not define us and our future is not yet written. Help is available and you are not alone. Let's work towards building your life the way it was always meant to be: authentic, fulfilling and empowered.
Together, we can work towards healing and resolution of your concerns, including: depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, assertiveness training, career issues, stress reduction, adjustment issues, resiliency skills, grief, trauma or abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ concerns, self harm, and suicidal thinking.
Nobody is immune to life problems and the toll they can take on our mental health. With more than 10 years experience, I provide professional and confidential mental health counseling services to diverse persons. I do not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or personal identification and believe that through connection and compassion we can resolve any problem together. Our problems and past experiences do not define us and our future is not yet written. Help is available and you are not alone. Let's work towards building your life the way it was always meant to be: authentic, fulfilling and empowered.
Kelly N Sherman-Hester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200, TF-CBT, EMDR, CGCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72223
I have training in several areas including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advanced Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic and Worry, Gottman Couples Therapy, Attachment Theory, IFS, and as a Certified Grief Counselor Specialist.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy, from a recent crisis, to just looking for some help working through life’s many milestones. I have experience treating a wide range of clinical issues including anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/attachment issues, grief, low self-esteem, and struggles with parenting and life transitions. My style is empathetic and warm, but also hands-on and solution focused. Whatever you are dealing with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you apply therapeutic tools in your everyday life and ultimately experience lasting change.
I have training in several areas including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advanced Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic and Worry, Gottman Couples Therapy, Attachment Theory, IFS, and as a Certified Grief Counselor Specialist.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy, from a recent crisis, to just looking for some help working through life’s many milestones. I have experience treating a wide range of clinical issues including anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/attachment issues, grief, low self-esteem, and struggles with parenting and life transitions. My style is empathetic and warm, but also hands-on and solution focused. Whatever you are dealing with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you apply therapeutic tools in your everyday life and ultimately experience lasting change.
Marital or relationship problems, traumatic past, depression, anxiety, frustration, anger, unable to focus or concentrate, alcohol or substance abuse, or just struggling to take the next step in life. These are just a fraction of the issues and problems I help people with every day. People want peace in their lives, but the reality is peace has a price. Our lives are entangled in responsibilities and relationships that are extremely difficult and take a heavy toll upon us mentally. In many cases we are to believe that if you can't see the hurt or the pain then it doesn't exist. It does and it is real. There is help and it is here.
Marital or relationship problems, traumatic past, depression, anxiety, frustration, anger, unable to focus or concentrate, alcohol or substance abuse, or just struggling to take the next step in life. These are just a fraction of the issues and problems I help people with every day. People want peace in their lives, but the reality is peace has a price. Our lives are entangled in responsibilities and relationships that are extremely difficult and take a heavy toll upon us mentally. In many cases we are to believe that if you can't see the hurt or the pain then it doesn't exist. It does and it is real. There is help and it is here.
Danielle Johnston Therapy
Counselor, BFA, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
As a Trauma Informed - Board Certified Licensed Associate Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health and training in EMDR; Danielle integrates evidence-based approaches to serve individuals, couples & families.
Does it feel impossible to find your way? Wherever you are, Danielle's goal is to meet you there and help you through.
As a Trauma Informed - Board Certified Licensed Associate Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health and training in EMDR; Danielle integrates evidence-based approaches to serve individuals, couples & families.
Does it feel impossible to find your way? Wherever you are, Danielle's goal is to meet you there and help you through.
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), rooted in attachment theory, which is one of the most effective couples’ therapy models used today.
My ideal client is motivated to identify the roots of their problems and not just treat the symptoms. Often people seek therapy for depression and anxiety, very common complaints in my office. I find that trauma and unresolved pain are at the roots of these symptoms. I expect my clients to actively engage in the change process by completing homework and humbly seeking insight into themselves and others. I allow myself to be led by the Holy Spirit, trusting that God's timing is perfect and that he knows best what people need to truly heal. I enjoy helping people foster a relationship with their Creator, leading to deeper healing.
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), rooted in attachment theory, which is one of the most effective couples’ therapy models used today.
My ideal client is motivated to identify the roots of their problems and not just treat the symptoms. Often people seek therapy for depression and anxiety, very common complaints in my office. I find that trauma and unresolved pain are at the roots of these symptoms. I expect my clients to actively engage in the change process by completing homework and humbly seeking insight into themselves and others. I allow myself to be led by the Holy Spirit, trusting that God's timing is perfect and that he knows best what people need to truly heal. I enjoy helping people foster a relationship with their Creator, leading to deeper healing.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.