Grief Therapists in Russellville, AR

I'm so glad you are taking a HUGE step in your quest for change! SPOILER ALERT: Once you accept and love yourself exactly as you are, then you can change. I am dedicated to empowering clients to change the narrative of how they view themselves, others, and the world in order to create a more meaningful/fulfilling life. I strive to help my clients live courageously by approaching rather than avoiding their emotions, getting to know and love their true self (flaws and all), and by valuing the journeys of their life over the destinations.

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." A.A. Milne

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.

I believe that individuals and families who seek mental health therapy desire to make changes but often are unsure where to start. Clients bring past trauma, setbacks, feelings of hopelessness, and despair into the therapeutic setting. Navigating through life transitions can often be daunting and confusing as well. Someone who can listen and partner with clients on their journey is paramount to their recovery. Goals include a life free of the constant bombardment of destructive thoughts that interfere with the quality of relationships and a sense of purpose.

Is your child adjusting to recent variations in their life or experiencing change in behavior? I love working with children who are wrestling with anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, trauma, and behavioral issues. I delight in working with Neurodivergent children and their families. As former elementary school educator, I specialized in exceptional student education. I use Child Centered Play Therapy to engage children in sharing what they are thinking and feeling. Dr. Garry Landreth best describes play as “The child’s symbolic language of self-expression and can reveal what a child has experienced..."

Life doesn’t come with a set of instructions. Sometimes we find that what we are doing is no longer working in the way we want it to. We may find ourselves experiencing work problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, difficulties reaching goals, issues with parenting, grief, or just feeling like life isn’t what we want it to be. I help clients identify and build on their current strengths, while identifying ways to strengthen and build on areas that may be more challenging. It is my intention to create a safe space for clients to process their experiences, share their challenges, and find the best path forward.

I have a decade of professional experience working in schools, agencies, and private practice as a licensed professional counselor. I currently work with adults, adolescents, children, infants and groups. I have a Masters and an Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders with a focus on trauma.

Are you looking to make a change in your life? Maybe you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, unemployment, finances, or life in general. You are not alone. According to a survey conducted by Mental Health America in 2020 and published last year, 21% of American's are struggling with their mental health. What I do: provide emotional support to clients during their time of difficulty to aid in helping them cope with the hardships faced in life and know that they are not alone. With me, you can rest easy knowing that you will have a judgment-free space to be heard.

I am licensed in Arkansas with over 17 years of professional work experience. I have expertise in assisting clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions; (such as alcohol, drugs, and gambling), depression, grief, trauma/PTSD and abuse, anger management, relationship and couples issues.

I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, social skills deficits, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, or ADHD. I create a safe, empathetic environment for emotional expression, behavior management, thought reframing, and relationship building with goals including but not limited to emotional regulation, trauma healing, behavior development, self-esteem, and social skills enhancement. I offer play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and body positivity.

Between our 2 therapists, all major insurances, Medicaid, and the PASSE's are accepted as well as private pay.

Now accepting new clients. If you feel like you are always running and never getting anywhere, have times when life seems overwhelming, and are unsure what to do next, I can help. I provide services to both children and adults including individual and group therapy, and assessments including ADHD, Autism, pre-surgery Bariatric testing, intelligence and achievement testing, dyslexia testing, and personality inventories. I will provide a safe space for you to explore who you are, discover your strengths, and use those strengths to better manage your struggles and focus on the meaningful parts of your life.

Change. It must be something you are considering as you read through counselor profiles. Change is powerful, healing, and necessary as we maneuver through life. Boundaries. This word is life changing. Healthy boundaries allow others to love us and appreciate us fully for who we are. Balance. Peace. Joy. These are achieved with hard work and implementing therapeutic tools we are often not taught in life. Therapy is a good place to explore, reprocess, learn, practice, and implement the skills needed to make these changes and follow your path toward self-actualization.

I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Together, we have worked through difficult life transitions, emotional/mood issues, behavior trouble, relational problems, and family conflict. Some are seeking clarity and understanding, while others are at the end of their rope and are making a final effort to fix something broken.

Are you struggling in an area that you would like to improve? This could be your mood, your relationship with others, learning better communication, overall life satisfaction, or other areas. As a therapist, my role is to collaborate with you to establish goals to improve the identified area. One way is to tap into the your naturally built in strengths. You have used those strengths so far to make it to this point in life. I enjoy working with people and helping them reach their goals. Also, I am an ally and have experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Marital, family, and individual struggles impact our day-to-day lives and important moments. Counseling during difficult times can greatly increase our ability to improve the situation and gives us confidence to do so without requiring years of therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing many difficult issues such as Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, difficulty adjusting to Life Circumstances, Infidelity, Panic, Poor Communication, Relationship Problems, Self-Harm/Thoughts of Self-Harm, Feelings of Discontent, Unhealthy Patterns of Behavior, and General Unhappiness.

I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families, adults and children, to deal with life's challenges. My passion for helping people who are hurting and unsatisfied with "the way things are" has enabled me to help numerous families, couples, parents, children, and individuals find a balance in life and new paths to travel.

I have over 18 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and groups as a licensed counselor. As a licensed professional counselor and co-owner of ReNEW Counseling and Wellness, I currently work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups and treat a wide variety of issues. I have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Specialist in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I utilize a systemic approach in working with individuals and relationships.

As a Behavioral Health Agency in rural Arkansas, Counselors R Us PLLC is deeply committed to providing a full spectrum of high-quality behavioral health services to rural communities. We believe that mental and emotional well-being are fundamental to overall health, and we strive to make these services accessible to everyone. We are proud to be nationally accredited by the Joint Commission, guaranteeing the highest standards in mental health care. We also offer mental health evaluations conducted by an experienced bilingual counselor fluent in Spanish.