Positive Psychology Therapists in Springdale, AR
I am a native of NWA, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Master of Social Work Degree. I entered the mental health field where I have worked with clients of all ages in a variety of settings including therapeutic day treatment, inpatient treatment, integrated behavioral health, and a healthcare clinic. I firmly believe that mental health challenges should not define a person’s worth, and that all individuals are capable and worthy of a positive quality of life.
I am a native of NWA, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Master of Social Work Degree. I entered the mental health field where I have worked with clients of all ages in a variety of settings including therapeutic day treatment, inpatient treatment, integrated behavioral health, and a healthcare clinic. I firmly believe that mental health challenges should not define a person’s worth, and that all individuals are capable and worthy of a positive quality of life.
Patricia (Patti) Lashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72762
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we are each on a journey in life and sometimes we need someone willing to walk with us to help us along our path. It is my goal for everyone to feel accepted and to know they are not alone. I believe everyone has the ability and capability to be their best selves. It is my mission to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients so they achieve the best in their lives. I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families. I embrace working with diverse people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
I believe we are each on a journey in life and sometimes we need someone willing to walk with us to help us along our path. It is my goal for everyone to feel accepted and to know they are not alone. I believe everyone has the ability and capability to be their best selves. It is my mission to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients so they achieve the best in their lives. I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families. I embrace working with diverse people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
If you have ever thought your day was overwhelming, or your plans just seem to fall apart or you struggle to maintain positivity, then you have come to the right place. Are you overwhelmed with life changes-kids, job, marriage, other relationships? Have you lost connection with your spouse? Do you struggle with perfectionism?
If you have ever thought your day was overwhelming, or your plans just seem to fall apart or you struggle to maintain positivity, then you have come to the right place. Are you overwhelmed with life changes-kids, job, marriage, other relationships? Have you lost connection with your spouse? Do you struggle with perfectionism?
Charlene Lucille Fields
Counselor, LPC, LADAC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
Leaning on my own experiences, knowledge, and ability to empathize, I walk alongside my clients on their path to recovery. Therapeutic practices I utilize on this path are CBT, DBT, REBT and MI.
Leaning on my own experiences, knowledge, and ability to empathize, I walk alongside my clients on their path to recovery. Therapeutic practices I utilize on this path are CBT, DBT, REBT and MI.
Halee Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
It is natural to experience pain as well as joy during life. It is not, however, natural to remain in a state of suffering. I believe we are meant to live happy, joyful lives within a background of inner peace. Sometimes life's circumstances throw us off balance and professional help is needed to find our way back. That's what I do, that's my purpose, to help others regain, or possibly even discover for the first time that life is not to be feared or dreaded because of hurtful emotions.
It is natural to experience pain as well as joy during life. It is not, however, natural to remain in a state of suffering. I believe we are meant to live happy, joyful lives within a background of inner peace. Sometimes life's circumstances throw us off balance and professional help is needed to find our way back. That's what I do, that's my purpose, to help others regain, or possibly even discover for the first time that life is not to be feared or dreaded because of hurtful emotions.
My approach to counseling is holistic because of the relationships between our minds, emotions, physical bodies, and spirits. Stress and stress management involve all aspects of our being. New research shows the connection between chronic stress in childhood and chronic physical and emotional illness in adults, and mind-body approaches that can help with healing. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ clients and their families. I am challenged and inspired by the difficulties that LGBTQ people face as they embrace their identities. Always, I want to support my clients in becoming their best, most authentic selves.
My approach to counseling is holistic because of the relationships between our minds, emotions, physical bodies, and spirits. Stress and stress management involve all aspects of our being. New research shows the connection between chronic stress in childhood and chronic physical and emotional illness in adults, and mind-body approaches that can help with healing. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ clients and their families. I am challenged and inspired by the difficulties that LGBTQ people face as they embrace their identities. Always, I want to support my clients in becoming their best, most authentic selves.
Sara Laughinghouse, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72762
I believe we are all writing chapters in our lives which make up our story. I believe our stories are powerful, unique, and deserve the opportunity to be heard. There may be times when a chapter in our story needs some assistance with editing or revising. Sometimes, we may not feel ready to write the next line or scared of what the previous chapter meant. That is where I find beauty in the counseling process. Counseling is a guide to help you experience your story so that you can gain awareness, implement change, and grow.
I believe we are all writing chapters in our lives which make up our story. I believe our stories are powerful, unique, and deserve the opportunity to be heard. There may be times when a chapter in our story needs some assistance with editing or revising. Sometimes, we may not feel ready to write the next line or scared of what the previous chapter meant. That is where I find beauty in the counseling process. Counseling is a guide to help you experience your story so that you can gain awareness, implement change, and grow.
Dr. Danette Horne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. In our work together, we'll take a collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments to address your concerns effectively. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages and college students. Additionally, my background as an administrator and manager enhances my ability to support clients in similar career roles who seek help with balancing personal and professional life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. In our work together, we'll take a collaborative approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments to address your concerns effectively. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages and college students. Additionally, my background as an administrator and manager enhances my ability to support clients in similar career roles who seek help with balancing personal and professional life.
Terry Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762 (Online Only)
Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.
Change is an inevitable part of life, it is also something we often fear and resist. As your therapist I assist you in activating your motivation and developing skills to guide you through the process. Whether your motivation is coming from a personal or relationship crisis, a long term difficulty, or simply the desire to create a better, happier future - I use therapy as a guided exploration toward solutions and the development of skills necessary for creating change. Learning WHAT, and HOW to change is at the core of my training, experience and my approach to therapy with clients.
DeAnna Dale Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
Valerie Whitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
Sessions are client-centered and assist clients in reaching their goals. I like to serve as a guide and a helper to assist in unpacking complicated things. I believe that people have the answers inside them and sometimes need some assistance in seeing things more clearly to live their best lives.
Sessions are client-centered and assist clients in reaching their goals. I like to serve as a guide and a helper to assist in unpacking complicated things. I believe that people have the answers inside them and sometimes need some assistance in seeing things more clearly to live their best lives.
Kamie Rochelle Saylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have a passion for helping others improve their quality of life. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to meet amazing people while also understanding that people experience hardships and have struggles throughout life. I believe with the support and help of a mental health professional in a safe and private environment, one can work through the difficult challenges in life to live their fullest life desired. My focus as your therapist is to provide for you a caring and nonjudgemental relationship to explore and process feelings, struggles, identify needs, and increase self-understanding.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have a passion for helping others improve their quality of life. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to meet amazing people while also understanding that people experience hardships and have struggles throughout life. I believe with the support and help of a mental health professional in a safe and private environment, one can work through the difficult challenges in life to live their fullest life desired. My focus as your therapist is to provide for you a caring and nonjudgemental relationship to explore and process feelings, struggles, identify needs, and increase self-understanding.
I am passionate about helping adults from all backgrounds work through life challenges. I enjoy meeting the client where they are at in terms of motivation for change and what they value most.
I am passionate about helping adults from all backgrounds work through life challenges. I enjoy meeting the client where they are at in terms of motivation for change and what they value most.
Breanne J Gilchrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Often times we need guidance, or a gentle push, to get there. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to process and create realistic goals for where you are today. I believe all can benefit from therapy throughout their lives, to help support, encourage and cheer you on in your journey.
I believe everyone has the capacity for change. Often times we need guidance, or a gentle push, to get there. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to process and create realistic goals for where you are today. I believe all can benefit from therapy throughout their lives, to help support, encourage and cheer you on in your journey.
Melody Mortenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72762
Do you think of the same thing over and over again or imagine the worst case scenario often? Do you worry that you will let others down? Or maybe you have suffered a loss that is difficult to accept. Irritable? Tired? Stuck? Stress, Grief, Trauma and Life Changes can all affect your well being. You can learn to control, manage or eliminate these thoughts and feelings that are holding you back and I am here to help!
Do you think of the same thing over and over again or imagine the worst case scenario often? Do you worry that you will let others down? Or maybe you have suffered a loss that is difficult to accept. Irritable? Tired? Stuck? Stress, Grief, Trauma and Life Changes can all affect your well being. You can learn to control, manage or eliminate these thoughts and feelings that are holding you back and I am here to help!
Rachel D Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
I have experience working with adults, children, and families, in-home & outpatient settings. Approaches & techniques which may be incorporated into sessions include those found in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), relaxation techniques, and play therapy techniques. As one of a limited number of providers in Northwest Arkansas with training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I assist sufferers of trauma, abuse, neglect, and many other distressing experiences improve functioning and healing relationships.
Twila S Owens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
When facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life can feel pretty hard. There are probably times when you feel like the trauma is happening all over again or that your fears about what might happen paralyze you from making any decision, or it could be that depressive symptoms are making you feel sluggish, indecisive, and wanting to give up. I have compassion, understanding, experience, training, and skills to work with you to heal from trauma, manage anxiety symptoms, and feel good about your life. I promote healthy, positive thinking to improve emotional health, journey with you through trauma, and tools to cope and thrive.
When facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life can feel pretty hard. There are probably times when you feel like the trauma is happening all over again or that your fears about what might happen paralyze you from making any decision, or it could be that depressive symptoms are making you feel sluggish, indecisive, and wanting to give up. I have compassion, understanding, experience, training, and skills to work with you to heal from trauma, manage anxiety symptoms, and feel good about your life. I promote healthy, positive thinking to improve emotional health, journey with you through trauma, and tools to cope and thrive.
Clients seek treatment not only to make a connection with someone, but to see concrete changes in their lives. You’ve made the first, BIG step by asking for help. Being vulnerable can be scary, but it is absolutely necessary to overcome the challenges that we face. Whether you’re struggling with a recent trauma, an unhealthy relationship, or just feeling anxious and/ or depressed, I would absolutely love to help you on your journey towards finding the best version of yourself.
Clients seek treatment not only to make a connection with someone, but to see concrete changes in their lives. You’ve made the first, BIG step by asking for help. Being vulnerable can be scary, but it is absolutely necessary to overcome the challenges that we face. Whether you’re struggling with a recent trauma, an unhealthy relationship, or just feeling anxious and/ or depressed, I would absolutely love to help you on your journey towards finding the best version of yourself.
LifeMatters Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NAMA
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72762
After a 20+ year marriage, I became a single mom of five children. With no education and no work experience the road seemed too difficult to travel. Yet, I struggled and fought for myself and for my children. I am happy to say that they are now 26-36 years old and wonderful adults. When we face difficult challenges, it is important to have a good support system. That may be family, friends or just maybe a good therapist:)
After a 20+ year marriage, I became a single mom of five children. With no education and no work experience the road seemed too difficult to travel. Yet, I struggled and fought for myself and for my children. I am happy to say that they are now 26-36 years old and wonderful adults. When we face difficult challenges, it is important to have a good support system. That may be family, friends or just maybe a good therapist:)
My ideal client is a female who has struggled with depression and anxiety most of their lives. They want to know how to move past being stuck and have a better quality of life. I can teach them coping skills to help them.
My ideal client is a female who has struggled with depression and anxiety most of their lives. They want to know how to move past being stuck and have a better quality of life. I can teach them coping skills to help them.
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How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.