Life can be extremely challenging at times and I believe that being heard and receiving empathy are powerful components of the healing process. My goal as a Licensed Certified Social Worker is to help clients explore life's challenges, increase self-awareness and promote behavioral change. I am passionate about providing a safe space for individuals to accomplish their therapeutic goals and strongly believe in a client-therapist relationship that is built on authenticity and trust. I enjoy worki...
Dr. Marissa Gray, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has joined Forward Counseling as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Mental Health Nursing. With extensive experience in pediatric, adult, and recovery mental health, she specializes in resilience, holistic wellness, and trauma-responsive psychiatric care. Gray's interests include advocacy, education, community networking, and...
I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to obtaining my LCSW licenses (AR, GA, TN and NH). I also worked as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Specialist. This experience gave me valuable insight into the lives of my clients who are striving for recovery. I realize that healing can be difficult, and I value the opportunity to work alongside my clients who are seeking a more fulfilling life. My background has equipped me to meet the needs of my clients with a high...
Progress, not perfection. This is a concept that is often hard to wrap our brains around because we have been conditioned to believe that we have to have it all together at all times, but this is not the reality. Healing is a messy process, and it is the baby steps that add up to crossing the finish line at the end. The process can be difficult and frustrating, but so worth it. I want to thank you for taking this first step towards building a better you. As adults we often find ourselves in tra...
Life can knock you down and leave you feeling overwhelmed and not sure which way is up. I view therapy as a collaboration between you and I, working together to achieve the goals you would like to accomplish, rediscover your strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping and interacting with others. I teach skills to help you make positive changes while also identifying strengths you already possess to find hope among the ashes and restore balance in our lives. My ideal client wants to work on:...
Life Counseling is an outpatient office located conveniently off of I-49 in Fayetteville. We serve adolescent and adult populations with a focus on providing supportive and compassionate care through warmth, empathy and respect. You can take a look at my Psychology Today page to get an idea of my approach to therapy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/robert-stubbs-fayetteville-ar/834696...
At Day by Day, we believe that everything is connected, that our bodies, minds and relationship to self and others, form a dynamic web. We believe that to heal in true and sustainable ways, all aspects of the web must be acknowledged, understood, and cared for simultaneously. We take a global view of your healing process and utilize a 360 degree approach to your treatment. Our goal is to empower you to be the architect of your own healing and health. We will work with you to develop a comp...
My focus is to provide a calm, comfortable, judgment-free environment to help clients improve their quality of life by developing insight, exploring behaviors, building resiliency, and promoting self care. I enjoy proactively working with my clients and am passionate about teaching how to discover which tools work for you for better health and wellbeing....
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am a licensed clinical therapist with experience working in a variety of settings and a range of issues, including depression and anxiety, grief, anger, and self esteem. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and kind. My goal is to provide a supportive space for self exploration in order to help clients experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I focus on self-understanding, self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience....
There are many reasons individuals seek counseling and regardless of those reasons I believe every individual can benefit from counseling. I believe the problems in our lives do not need to define who we are. Through counseling, I help individuals separate their problems from their person. I view each person as the expert on their own life and the architect in building their goals for counseling. Once we identify those goals we work together to discover how to make your preferred future a realit...
To quote Mary Harvey, “trauma survivors have symptoms instead of memories.” In my work, I have found it is common for people to question if they are "crazy" or if something is "wrong" with them. More often than not, the answer is "no." No, you are not crazy. No, something is not wrong with you. Rather, your body has adapted to traumas and perceived threats in ways that have helped you survive over time. When we feel tense, anxious, or angry and on edge with those uncomfortable bodily responses ...
You are not the problem, the Problem is the problem. While stress, conflict and even sadness are to be expected on occasion, they are not meant to be the ruling elements in your life. Many people respond to current situations based on past experience; positive or not. If you’ve experienced trauma (emotional, physical, sexual and/or racial) or chronic illness it tends to affect how you react to stress. It may cause you to be paralyzed, unable to complete a simple task. I am here to enable you to ...
As a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Therapist, I am passionate about working with adults who struggle with daily stressors, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-worth, and more. We can collaboratively work together to move toward flexibility, acceptance, openness, and a healthier you. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental and holistic therapeutic environment that is rooted in empathy and focused on strengths. As your therapist, I would love the opportunity to help you achi...
When life becomes difficult, having someone to walk alongside you on your journey to healing can be extremely helpful. I believe that providing a safe, supportive atmosphere and building a trusting therapeutic relationship are important components in aiding the healing process while life’s difficulties are explored. My therapy approach is to offer you autonomy while we work together toward accomplishing goals and promoting change. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including offerin...
I have been a social worker for over 10 years. I graduated from Boston College and am an LICSW in Massachusetts. I am licensed in other states as well, and I have several years of experience in crisis counseling and helping people manage anxiety and depression. I believe in active listening. I offer advice only if requested. Please understand that I hear you and acknowledge your strengths and challenges. I have 2 dogs, Brownie and Daisy. Having to be responsible for something that truly tr...
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Do you ever feel unheard, unseen, or misunderstood? Maybe even hurt by cliche responses you hear in your life such as “everything happens for a reason,” or “everything will be ok” or “you’re strong and you’ll get through this.” Are you feeling anxious or overthinking and playing scenarios in your mind? Questioning whether if this is the right decision and how it would impact your life? Worried about disappointing others as expectations were placed upon you. Or wondering if this is the right deg...
Therapy can help you get untangled from old stories, old ways of being that are sabotaging you from living a life you love. You give so much of yourself to others, leaving you feeling depleted and empty inside. You stay busy. You keep caring, doing, and giving to others believing that how you show up for others will make you feel like enough. But it hasn’t, instead there is an urge to distract, stay busy and avoid your self. Believing ‘If I focus on others or on tasks things will get better. I w...
Up to 80% of people don’t reach out for help when they need it most. At SALT, we recognize the difficulty of overcoming those barriers. We strive to provide a safe and accepting space to help guide you to restore balance, heal from within, and preserve relationships....