Emotionally Focused Therapists in Rogers, AR

Have you reached the point where something HAS to change in your relationship? Do you find yourself fading into the background of your own life, feeling less and less in control of where your life is going? Maybe fear of failing, or fear of being alone, is beginning to run your life. Do you keep trying to figure out why things just don’t feel right but any “fix” just ends up being temporary? One way or another, what you’ve been doing isn’t working…you feel stuck. This is not a fun place to be. Maybe things aren’t that bad, right…or maybe you are just worn out from holding it all together.

Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He earned a dual Master of Science at John Brown University, emphasizing both Marriage & Family Therapy and Community Counseling. He is an Advanced Trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is a certified Anger Management Specialist.

My goal is to create a safe space that is accepting and empowering. I am understanding and provide honesty and hope for my clients. I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin a journey of personal growth. I see my role as a process facilitator. I utilize my experience, skills, and training to help my clients resolve problems, improve relationships and gain useful life tools. I believe that we are all capable of change, growth, and healing. I hold a Masters of Science in Counseling and an Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Harding University.

There are times in all of ours lives when we feel stuck. Unable to move. Unable to do what we know we should and want to do. I am here to journey with you as you create new movement, heal past wounds and discover new paths to becoming who you were created to be. I specialize in working with children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence or other major life events. I have been trained in parent/child relationship work, couples therapy (EFT) as well as EMDR.

Counseling is the opportunity to walk alongside people in their most difficult times. Each person or couple has their own story to tell and its an honor to join them in their journey. My goal in counseling is to help people who feel lost find hope and a clearer roadmap that leads to healing.

My clients are some of the most resilient and amazing people I know. I love walking alongside them and feel so honored to get to do this work. I primarily work with people who have experienced trauma or neglect at some point in their lives. I love getting to help clients as they become more of themselves and learn to love themselves. Every person has what they need inside them already. We all just need help and safety on the journey to find our true selves.

Are you navigating the aftermath of a traumatic experience, feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed by pain? Has your life been shattered by unexpected circumstances? Do you find yourself forever marked by a defining event, which has created a sense of disconnection from those closest to you, leaving you uncertain about how to find your way back to one another? The impact of trauma and loss can leave one feeling paralyzed and disconnected from oneself and others. On one hand, you yearn for comfort and connection from others; yet, on the other hand, your best efforts to seek connection tend to only amplify your pain.

Trauma impacts us all. Some of us carry trauma from our childhood days, others serve our communities and country in vocations that inevitably hold high trauma impact, and yet others simply live day in and day out in todays culture of high expectations towards performance and low expectations on self. Any of these things can be traumatic enough. The good news is that there is a science behind trauma, and an even more specific science behind first responder/military trauma impact. All of the symptoms that often times show themselves from trauma are treatable.

Love and Connection in life should not be confusing. But there is always a risk when it comes to getting those two critical human relational needs. Many times relationships feel like a dance, and feeling lost with no road map. It can often turn into division or discomfort, but does it always have to be that way? Emotionally Focused Therapy is a proven, evidence-based method that enhances couples' ability to gain Love and Connection through safety and security. And I would love to be that resource, coach, advocate to help partners sustain longevity in their relationship without leading to isolation or further hurt.

If you have experienced spiritual abuse, church hurt, or other forms of trauma that have left you disconnected- you are not alone. Your experience is real and your story deserves to be heard. I am passionate about providing a safe space for you to process your pain without judgment and helping you discover what healing can look like for you. I am trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy and I regularly work with first responders and those in front-line helping roles. I also frequently work with teenagers and young adults. I currently have openings and offer sliding-scale rates.

I focus on relationship/couples work. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, & families overcome obstacles and hardships that are throwing life off course. I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when you are truly ready for change and I applaud you for being brave enough to take the first steps towards that change. Therapy can seem scary , but the right connection with the right therapist will make it a rewarding experience. I offer nonjudgemental and safe therapy. I believe that trust between therapist and client is the foundation of a good therapeutic experience. Follow me on IG @therapylauren.

Being a human is hard sometimes! We all experience pain, stress, and trauma. Through safety, connection, and new experiences, our hearts can mend and we can create beautiful new things. We all need each other. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, safe, and secure to share your authentic self. My desire is to meet you right where you are in your pain while helping you feel free to be fully you.

While I work primarily with couples facing relationship distress, I also enjoy working with individuals who are seeking a clearer understanding of disruptive patterns and behaviors affecting their well-being.

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.

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.

Seeking help for mental health concerns can be a challenging decision, which is why I am glad you have started the journey toward psychological health and wellness. You may have started to discover ways that your past hurts and experiences are impacting current relationships and need help processing the details. It may also be that you are feeling a loss of identity in your family or workplace. Maybe you recently suffered a loss and feel that the advice of friends or family isn't helping in the way you would like.

I enjoy working with a broad range of adult individuals, especially those who desire to use the therapy relationship to find self-acceptance, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen self-confidence. I work best with clients who are looking for a travel guide to exploring their inner life, and want a therapist to aid them in self-discovery.

You feel like you're not "allowed" to be who you truly are. It's incredibly isolating and painful to feel like no one understands you. It's even more isolating and painful when you feel embarrassed or ashamed of who you are or like you aren’t good enough. You often have thoughts like "I wish I were someone else" or "If people really knew me, they would reject me." At times you don’t even know for sure who you are. It’s exhausting to wrestle with these thoughts, and you feel you can’t get this figured out on your own.

Hi there, future client. Welcome to an oasis of mind and bodywork.