Grief Therapists in Arkansas
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Do you, a child, or adolescent that you know start your day already stressed wondering what the day will bring or wishing things could be better. I've been there, many people have been there: struggling or attempting to cope and adjust to various of life’s stressors: trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems. The exciting part is that you, the child, and adolescent that you know all have the tools and wisdom within to make the shift toward a better tomorrow. People sometimes need assistance, support, guidance, and a bit more strength and courage to tap into this inner wisdom
Do you, a child, or adolescent that you know start your day already stressed wondering what the day will bring or wishing things could be better. I've been there, many people have been there: struggling or attempting to cope and adjust to various of life’s stressors: trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems. The exciting part is that you, the child, and adolescent that you know all have the tools and wisdom within to make the shift toward a better tomorrow. People sometimes need assistance, support, guidance, and a bit more strength and courage to tap into this inner wisdom
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Alicia Wingfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032
My education & clinical license have prepared me to work with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and general life stressors.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." A.A. Milne
My education & clinical license have prepared me to work with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and general life stressors.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." A.A. Milne
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Angela Pereira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, AR 72601 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the many changes life has thrown your way? Are you caring for a loved one suffering from a chronic or terminal illness or the debilitating stages of Alzheimer's Disease? Have you experienced grief, loss, suffering, anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like facing the day in the morning is too much? Imagine waking up rested in the morning feeling comfortable in your own skin. Managing all the daily demands of your day and still have the confidence to make the decisions needed to the best of your ability.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the many changes life has thrown your way? Are you caring for a loved one suffering from a chronic or terminal illness or the debilitating stages of Alzheimer's Disease? Have you experienced grief, loss, suffering, anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like facing the day in the morning is too much? Imagine waking up rested in the morning feeling comfortable in your own skin. Managing all the daily demands of your day and still have the confidence to make the decisions needed to the best of your ability.
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Hailey Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72704 (Online Only)
I believe every person has the capacity to heal and to live a connected, vibrant life. When faced with anxiety, depression, and pain, we sometimes cope by developing habits and re-living patterns that hold us back. Whether you are experiencing unfulfilling relationships, grief, panic, or numbness, we can work together to get to know your story and illuminate the path forward.
I believe every person has the capacity to heal and to live a connected, vibrant life. When faced with anxiety, depression, and pain, we sometimes cope by developing habits and re-living patterns that hold us back. Whether you are experiencing unfulfilling relationships, grief, panic, or numbness, we can work together to get to know your story and illuminate the path forward.
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The Legacy for Children & Families, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, TA-C/S, CCTP
Verified Verified
North Little Rock, AR 72117 (Online Only)
Hello to YOU! We are The Legacy for Children & Families, LLC. Here, our focus is on children, adolescents and adults who have experienced grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. Is your usual way of coping with loss or trauma no longer working? Have you found it difficult to move through current or past trauma or grief? Are there times were you think that you are going to lose your mind or that life is too hard?
Hello to YOU! We are The Legacy for Children & Families, LLC. Here, our focus is on children, adolescents and adults who have experienced grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. Is your usual way of coping with loss or trauma no longer working? Have you found it difficult to move through current or past trauma or grief? Are there times were you think that you are going to lose your mind or that life is too hard?
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People consider therapy for a variety of reasons & I'm here to help through NWA Therapy's team. My experience working in a hospice setting has helped me learn so much to support and counsel someone as they journey through grief and loss. My work in dialysis has informed me on strategies to help patients manage the emotional stress of chronic illness & medical concerns. Work in a psychiatric hospital exposed me to patients struggling with significant mental health problems. I want to partner with you as we work together through the struggles of life including depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
People consider therapy for a variety of reasons & I'm here to help through NWA Therapy's team. My experience working in a hospice setting has helped me learn so much to support and counsel someone as they journey through grief and loss. My work in dialysis has informed me on strategies to help patients manage the emotional stress of chronic illness & medical concerns. Work in a psychiatric hospital exposed me to patients struggling with significant mental health problems. I want to partner with you as we work together through the struggles of life including depression, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
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Jennifer Leigh Niles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
When you are ready to invite in healing and release layers of belief, grief and story that no longer serve you, contact me.
I enjoy working with clients who are looking for ways to create sustainable life changes in their physical, emotional, spiritual and relational health. I work with clients to reduce stress and anxiety, increase self awareness and create healthier connections and relationships with themselves and others. I work with clients facing health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating and weight concerns, trauma, and relationship distress. I see the client as an integrated mind-body system and often work in supporting the client learn from the wisdom and experience of their body to help in their healing and growth process.
When you are ready to invite in healing and release layers of belief, grief and story that no longer serve you, contact me.
I enjoy working with clients who are looking for ways to create sustainable life changes in their physical, emotional, spiritual and relational health. I work with clients to reduce stress and anxiety, increase self awareness and create healthier connections and relationships with themselves and others. I work with clients facing health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating and weight concerns, trauma, and relationship distress. I see the client as an integrated mind-body system and often work in supporting the client learn from the wisdom and experience of their body to help in their healing and growth process.
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I especially appreciate working with grief as it is something we all have to face; it is a normal part of living.
Are you wondering about ways to better approach the challenges that you face? Have you developed coping mechanisms that don't seem to help? Our past has created our present and it helps us to understand it and learn new ways to respond.
I especially appreciate working with grief as it is something we all have to face; it is a normal part of living.
Are you wondering about ways to better approach the challenges that you face? Have you developed coping mechanisms that don't seem to help? Our past has created our present and it helps us to understand it and learn new ways to respond.
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Sheena Garrard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (Online Only)
Are you ready to gain control of your life? The feeling of grief, depression, and anger is just like a cave; everything seems dark, like it's no way out and you’re constantly moving around lost without any direction.
Overwhelmed. Numb. Hopeless. Shame. Frustrated. Life is always throwing us curve balls — it’s how we respond that determines how we feel. We’ll work on practical ways to manage your grief, depression, and anger in the midst of the unknown. You’ll learn how to listen to what your body is telling you and feel more confident and at ease in difficult situations. I work with clients to identify their goals and develop personalized treatment plans that incorporates a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Begin the process, learn the skills, and make a permanent change.
Are you ready to gain control of your life? The feeling of grief, depression, and anger is just like a cave; everything seems dark, like it's no way out and you’re constantly moving around lost without any direction.
Overwhelmed. Numb. Hopeless. Shame. Frustrated. Life is always throwing us curve balls — it’s how we respond that determines how we feel. We’ll work on practical ways to manage your grief, depression, and anger in the midst of the unknown. You’ll learn how to listen to what your body is telling you and feel more confident and at ease in difficult situations. I work with clients to identify their goals and develop personalized treatment plans that incorporates a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Begin the process, learn the skills, and make a permanent change.
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Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
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Life can be hard, relationships can be brutal, and grief can be devastating.
My passion is helping families thrive. I want to help adoptive families and people who are caring for aging parents. I know the frustration of raising a child with attachment injury and being part of the sandwich generation where you take care of a struggling child and elderly parents at the same time. I know what it is like to feel loss and isolation when your heart is ripped apart by death or divorce. I also know what it is like to have your support system drop you because you no longer fit in. I want to help you find ways to hang on to precious memories and still move forward with life.
Life can be hard, relationships can be brutal, and grief can be devastating.
My passion is helping families thrive. I want to help adoptive families and people who are caring for aging parents. I know the frustration of raising a child with attachment injury and being part of the sandwich generation where you take care of a struggling child and elderly parents at the same time. I know what it is like to feel loss and isolation when your heart is ripped apart by death or divorce. I also know what it is like to have your support system drop you because you no longer fit in. I want to help you find ways to hang on to precious memories and still move forward with life.
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She will also be forming groups about grief and loss.
Sara’s passion and focus in counseling is grief and loss. She is an activate member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling and is a firm believer that grief is a common experience that binds us together in life. Sara has worked with a wide array of populations from geriatric, college students, homeless, perinatal loss, and adolescents.
She will also be forming groups about grief and loss.
Sara’s passion and focus in counseling is grief and loss. She is an activate member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling and is a firm believer that grief is a common experience that binds us together in life. Sara has worked with a wide array of populations from geriatric, college students, homeless, perinatal loss, and adolescents.
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Carrie Anne Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903 (Online Only)
My passion is for helping couples and individuals connect in a secure way through the process of therapy. I see adult couples and individuals, and I have experience with grief issues, sexual abuse/trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. I hope to meet you wherever you are and create space to allow you the chance to move forward where you would like to be individually and/or with your partner. I consider it a great honor for you to consider trusting me with delicate parts of your life and relationships.
My passion is for helping couples and individuals connect in a secure way through the process of therapy. I see adult couples and individuals, and I have experience with grief issues, sexual abuse/trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. I hope to meet you wherever you are and create space to allow you the chance to move forward where you would like to be individually and/or with your partner. I consider it a great honor for you to consider trusting me with delicate parts of your life and relationships.
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I have provided services to individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and behavior problems.
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).
I have provided services to individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and behavior problems.
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).
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Joi has professional training in grief, domestic violence counseling, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
Joi has professional training in grief, domestic violence counseling, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy.
Joi is accepting new clients! She recently gave birth to her 4th child and she is looking to rebuild her case load. Joi works well with people who are struggling to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. Life’s pain, grief, trauma, anxiety/fears often keep us stuck. Joi wants to work with you to get unstuck.
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Gracyn Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72032
My hope is to help you identify and understand how grief will fit into your life, and combat the many physical and emotional symptoms that occur during the grieving process.
Considering therapy and choosing a therapist is a great first step toward change and healing. As a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor, my focus is on life transitions and grief in the adult population. I recognize that grief comes in many forms throughout life. Whether you have found yourself here due to the loss of a relationship, job, sense of self, or death of a family member, friend, pet, etc., it is my mission to be a supportive listener.
My hope is to help you identify and understand how grief will fit into your life, and combat the many physical and emotional symptoms that occur during the grieving process.
Considering therapy and choosing a therapist is a great first step toward change and healing. As a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor, my focus is on life transitions and grief in the adult population. I recognize that grief comes in many forms throughout life. Whether you have found yourself here due to the loss of a relationship, job, sense of self, or death of a family member, friend, pet, etc., it is my mission to be a supportive listener.
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I work with various concerns such as trauma, anxiety/depression, grief, relationships, and spiritual issues.
Life is a journey of complex experiences, emotions, and connections. To be a human is beautiful and good and also filled with pain, brokenness, loss, and suffering. I am here to compassionately support and guide you as you move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re wrestling with the weight of past wounds, walking through grief, seeking relief from anxiety, trying to understand the complexities of your own emotions, or desire your relationships more deeply, your unique story is important and worthy of being heard. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, known, and free to share your authentic self.
I work with various concerns such as trauma, anxiety/depression, grief, relationships, and spiritual issues.
Life is a journey of complex experiences, emotions, and connections. To be a human is beautiful and good and also filled with pain, brokenness, loss, and suffering. I am here to compassionately support and guide you as you move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re wrestling with the weight of past wounds, walking through grief, seeking relief from anxiety, trying to understand the complexities of your own emotions, or desire your relationships more deeply, your unique story is important and worthy of being heard. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, known, and free to share your authentic self.
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I work in depth with couples facing relational struggles, partner betrayal trauma, chemical dependency, and individuals stuck in the struggle of grief and loss.
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
I work in depth with couples facing relational struggles, partner betrayal trauma, chemical dependency, and individuals stuck in the struggle of grief and loss.
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating complex relationships? Life can leave us stuck, and sometimes, we need a little extra support to get through it. I’m here to walk with you on that journey, offering a holistic approach to your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re dealing with depression, spiritual questions, or any other personal challenge, our time together is compassionate, gentle, and challenging, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating complex relationships? Life can leave us stuck, and sometimes, we need a little extra support to get through it. I’m here to walk with you on that journey, offering a holistic approach to your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re dealing with depression, spiritual questions, or any other personal challenge, our time together is compassionate, gentle, and challenging, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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Dr. Sherry Glover is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Dr. Glover specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions as they relate to one's developmental stage in life.
Dr. Sherry Glover is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Dr. Glover specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions as they relate to one's developmental stage in life.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.