Grief Therapists in Arkansas
For the past 15 years, I’ve helped people dealing with the death of loved ones, job loss, chronic illness, divorce, and countless other life-altering events.
It’s like your life has been split apart. There was the you from before this devastating loss –happy, hopeful, and enthusiastic for the future. And then there’s you now – confused, angry, and unspeakably sad. You had a plan for your life that gave you comfort and security, but all at once, it disappeared. It’s difficult to accept what’s happened, let alone begin to actually process it. You’re unsure where to go from here, and even worse, you don’t really care. It’s like an integral part of what made you yourself has been taken away, and you don’t know who you are now. You can’t see any way forward, and it feels hopeless.
For the past 15 years, I’ve helped people dealing with the death of loved ones, job loss, chronic illness, divorce, and countless other life-altering events.
It’s like your life has been split apart. There was the you from before this devastating loss –happy, hopeful, and enthusiastic for the future. And then there’s you now – confused, angry, and unspeakably sad. You had a plan for your life that gave you comfort and security, but all at once, it disappeared. It’s difficult to accept what’s happened, let alone begin to actually process it. You’re unsure where to go from here, and even worse, you don’t really care. It’s like an integral part of what made you yourself has been taken away, and you don’t know who you are now. You can’t see any way forward, and it feels hopeless.
I have a special interest in working with people who are grieving a loss or learning to cope with a new or chronic illness.
I am a seasoned therapist who will meet you right where you are with compassion and acceptance. Whatever you may be struggling with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you find hope and healing. My goal is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel fully seen, fully understood, and supported as you do the sometimes difficult work that leads to personal growth and healing.
I have a special interest in working with people who are grieving a loss or learning to cope with a new or chronic illness.
I am a seasoned therapist who will meet you right where you are with compassion and acceptance. Whatever you may be struggling with, I will work collaboratively with you to help you find hope and healing. My goal is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel fully seen, fully understood, and supported as you do the sometimes difficult work that leads to personal growth and healing.
Melody Mortenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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!
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).
I specialize in anxiety management and phase-of-life changes, however I am trained to address a wide variety of mental health problems, ranging from trauma and grief to career or relationship confusion.
I love people - it's why I'm a counselor. My ideal client is someone who is looking to make positive changes in their life. We all get stuck in cycles of self-doubt and often find ourselves in circumstances we didn't want. Mental health struggles can make life changes feel impossible, but nothing is set in stone. Counseling is a collaborative relationship first and foremost - let's work together to help you achieve your goals!
I specialize in anxiety management and phase-of-life changes, however I am trained to address a wide variety of mental health problems, ranging from trauma and grief to career or relationship confusion.
I love people - it's why I'm a counselor. My ideal client is someone who is looking to make positive changes in their life. We all get stuck in cycles of self-doubt and often find ourselves in circumstances we didn't want. Mental health struggles can make life changes feel impossible, but nothing is set in stone. Counseling is a collaborative relationship first and foremost - let's work together to help you achieve your goals!
Kara Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
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.
My ideal client is someone who has hit their rock bottom and knows change must occur. Their issues could range from anxiety, to processing being an empty nester, dealing with death, caring for aging parents or children's children, navigating teen age years, etc. Their need is peace. Their goal clarity and direction to find peace within and with others.
My ideal client is someone who has hit their rock bottom and knows change must occur. Their issues could range from anxiety, to processing being an empty nester, dealing with death, caring for aging parents or children's children, navigating teen age years, etc. Their need is peace. Their goal clarity and direction to find peace within and with others.
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.
One of my favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis - "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending". For 30 years I have had the privilege to witness first hand the healing and growth that can take place through hard work and courage. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my life to see people thrive after great hardships, pain and loss.
One of my favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis - "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending". For 30 years I have had the privilege to witness first hand the healing and growth that can take place through hard work and courage. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my life to see people thrive after great hardships, pain and loss.
Angela Stuart-Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (Online Only)
Are you ready to take the next step toward healing and rediscovering yourself? Let's work together to navigate your grief and embrace a fulfilling, empowered life.
Hello! My name is Angela. I began my career years ago as an educator in a public school and then in the home. I soon ventured out into the world of nonprofits helping others learn to work, be in relationships, and venture out into an empowered life. After many losses in my own life, I decided to go back to school to learn how to manage unresolved grief and help others understand their grief and walk into a beautiful life after the devastation of loss.
Are you ready to take the next step toward healing and rediscovering yourself? Let's work together to navigate your grief and embrace a fulfilling, empowered life.
Hello! My name is Angela. I began my career years ago as an educator in a public school and then in the home. I soon ventured out into the world of nonprofits helping others learn to work, be in relationships, and venture out into an empowered life. After many losses in my own life, I decided to go back to school to learn how to manage unresolved grief and help others understand their grief and walk into a beautiful life after the devastation of loss.
I have a heart for those who are experiencing depression, grief from losing a loved one, anxiety, stress, or trauma. My approach is holistic and relational, allowing me to show up with you and for you, and create the space you need to feel comfortable and secure. I help my clients work through difficult emotions and seek levels of insight in a supportive way that brings relief.
I have a heart for those who are experiencing depression, grief from losing a loved one, anxiety, stress, or trauma. My approach is holistic and relational, allowing me to show up with you and for you, and create the space you need to feel comfortable and secure. I help my clients work through difficult emotions and seek levels of insight in a supportive way that brings relief.
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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.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients walking through anxiety, life transitions, grief, and terminal illness and primarily work with women who deal with these issues. Through my time working in this profession, I have also been involved in ministry ranging in different capacities and have learned so much through my own walk with my community and the Lord. My heart and hope for this practice come from Isaiah 41, showing we all are in need, but God will provide, turning dust, despair, into beauty and life.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients walking through anxiety, life transitions, grief, and terminal illness and primarily work with women who deal with these issues. Through my time working in this profession, I have also been involved in ministry ranging in different capacities and have learned so much through my own walk with my community and the Lord. My heart and hope for this practice come from Isaiah 41, showing we all are in need, but God will provide, turning dust, despair, into beauty and life.
With this in mind, I also use many expressive therapies to address, loss, grief and trauma.
The human experience can be challenging at times, but can also be beautiful and meaningful. Learning that both are normal parts of the journey can be empowering and allow one to reach our dreams and goals by overcoming the blocks and pain that keep us from reaching those dreams. We can learn to grow through pain, enjoy moments of pure joy and build community. I am a Licensed Masters Social Work, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Equine Therapist and Certified Thanatologist along with EMDR training. I have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my 23-year career.
With this in mind, I also use many expressive therapies to address, loss, grief and trauma.
The human experience can be challenging at times, but can also be beautiful and meaningful. Learning that both are normal parts of the journey can be empowering and allow one to reach our dreams and goals by overcoming the blocks and pain that keep us from reaching those dreams. We can learn to grow through pain, enjoy moments of pure joy and build community. I am a Licensed Masters Social Work, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Equine Therapist and Certified Thanatologist along with EMDR training. I have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my 23-year career.
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.
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.
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
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.
Sarah Bryson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, AR 72730
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, grief and loss, aging, end-of-life, caregiver burnout, depression or anxiety? I believe in the power of a trusting, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that encourages aha moments and growth. Let me walk with you through these challenging seasons of life to help you discover your inner strength and resilience. It is there, and, together, we can find it.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, grief and loss, aging, end-of-life, caregiver burnout, depression or anxiety? I believe in the power of a trusting, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that encourages aha moments and growth. Let me walk with you through these challenging seasons of life to help you discover your inner strength and resilience. It is there, and, together, we can find it.
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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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.