EMDR Therapists in Rogers, AR

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

With over a decade experience in a variety of settings, my passion lies in working a hybrid of school based and outpatient - working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population. I most enjoy working through life transitions be it changes in circumstances, gender/sexuality, the natural ebbs and flows of life, or taking the next step (adulthood, career, marriage, etc). I am trained in EMDR & TF-CBT, thus I excel at working with trauma. I'm a GALAP pledge signer and take a no gatekeeping approach to serving trans and nonbinary clients. I enjoy helping families find common ground and mutual respect even around difficult subjects.

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

Are you a parent/guardian struggling to help your child or adolescent? You may feel helpless and isolated if your child is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. I can help you by working with your child from a developmentally appropriate approach. Each person has a unique journey, and no one should ever feel they must navigate it alone. Therefore, throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment as we work collaboratively to help. I’ll also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with tools to feel more empowered.

I'm a therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma whether it be situational or relational. I was previously a school counselor for 14 years. During that time, I learned that everyone needs a safe place to be themselves, share hard things, vent, cry, and process thoughts & feelings with someone who will listen with an open mind and an open heart. My interactions with students, parents, and colleagues deepened my understanding of the complexities of human relationships and the importance of connection and empowerment.

My hope is that our work together will be highly collaborative. I am a neuro-informed, trauma-focused therapist who believes strongly in the mind-body connection, and I utilize various methods to assist you in your healing journey. My background includes homeopathic and naturopathic medicine, and I served in the Behavioral Sciences while in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division in the 90s. My sub-specialties include treating ADHD, OCD, Narcissistic abuse, and Complex PTSD. I believe healing the mind is to heal the body and to heal the body is to allow your mind an opportunity to heal as well.

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

You are so incredibly valuable. You deserve a life free from fear, anxiety, and depression. But, like drops of water in a bucket, negative experiences have a way of building up over time. The inability to empty our bucket causes us to feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, emotions and the world around us. Right now, as you read this, I want you to imagine what it might feel like to find freedom and to put down the burdens you're carrying. Imagine what it might be like for your past to no longer control you or for your future to contain hope instead of dread. Come in, let's talk and let an experienced guide point you towards possibility.

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

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

It takes courage to ask for help. As your therapist I will help you become comfortable with increasing your self awareness and learning what you can do to have a more fulfilling life. We will work together to develop plan to work on what you decide is the issue. You will learn to have better connection with yourself and others. I have been helping people for over 10 years and have worked in a variety of settings which equips me to be able to help with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, grief, addiction issues and sexually maladaptive behaviors.

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!

Mallory believes that everyone can benefit from therapy at one time or another. She is confident in the therapeutic process as an avenue for discovering your value and capacity for growth. Do you prefer a counselor who comes across in a genuine and relatable way? If so, Mallory has a realistic and practical approach that creates a comfortable therapeutic environment. She works with issues including life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, adjustment, and exploration of personal identity and meaning.

Erika holds a Master's and a Post-Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health, and Play Therapy. In addition, Erika is fully trained in several therapeutic approaches, including DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, EMDR, and PEERs Certified. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Registered Play Therapist in Arkansas. Erika works with children, adolescents, and adults individually or with their families on a wide range of issues. She emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices.

Waitlist available. Are you ready to take steps toward healing? You've suffered enough; whether it's trauma, anxiety or depression, I'm committed to providing a safe, warm and confidential space for my clients to explore, heal and evolve.

I work with adults who experienced emotional neglect and complex trauma in their childhood and who are struggling with their emotional life as adults. I work with relational trauma, toxic shame, self-blame, loss of meaning, lack of creativity and enjoyment in life, depression, and anxiety, difficulty with intimacy in relationships, and emotional burnout. Also, as an immigrant myself, I work with immigrants who struggle with developing their new identity in a foreign country.

Many times disruptions in life occur because we are out of alignment with our purpose, our people or our passion. Life transitions (chronic health diagnosis, aging parents, launching children into college and life, for example) create stress that mis-aligns our emotional well-being and we sometimes resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms that only exacerbate our dis-ease with life both present and future. I utilize a person-centered approach and will meet you where you are to address issues of your concern.

I am passionate about helping people learn practical tools to develop self-awareness and self-acceptance. I am person-centered and relational in my approach. I communicate the value I see in you! Through collaboration, we will create and monitor treatment goals that reflect your needs. I hold space for you to acknowledge your hardest moments and empathize about these inevitable struggles; while maintaining awareness of the possibility that lighter emotions, like humor, curiosity, and creativity, can be present at the same time. I strive to support you in accepting and enjoying your multifaceted and meaningful life.

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