Psychology and Counseling Associates of Northwest Arkansas is a community-focused mental health practice with more than a dozen highly trained mental health professionals providing a wide variety of services in the areas of mental, emotional, and behavioral health. We serve the mental health and psychological counseling needs of adults, children and adolescents, families, and couples in Northwest Arkansas from our Fayetteville office. Our knowledgeable and caring clinicians are professionally...
I have over 10 years of counseling experience in multiple settings including public school, community behavioral health, and private practice. I believe it is possible to make what is overwhelming manageable, improve daily functioning, and meet individual goals through skill development and new understandings. I provide support for adolescents, teens, and individual adults to assist them in overcoming life struggles and challenges. My therapeutic approaches and training include Cognitive Beha...
Bobbi is a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over 3 years of experience working as a therapist. Bobbi earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Park University in Kansas City, MO in 2018. After graduation, she moved to NWA and began working with children and families seeking therapy for a diverse range of needs including but not limited to: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, life stress, self-esteem/body image, life transitions, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Bo...
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 ...
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...
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 help with anxiety and turbulence in the middle of big transitions and times of uncertainty in your life....
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 ...
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...
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...
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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...
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....
***WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS TO OUR WAITLIST ONLY*** Your story is unique, and you deserve a therapist who will honor your experience. You’ve likely had painful, tough experiences, and you've probably tried to forget them. But no matter how hard you try, they keeps coming back up- in your brain, in your body, in your relationships. Hard things will be thrown our way, that's a fact of life, but what has happened doesn’t have to weigh you down any longer. Part of being human is having strug...
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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....
Michael is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in both individual and group therapy. He has a BA in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas. Michael’s passion is helping others rediscover their inner strength and resilience. He has been a vital link in Northwest Arkansas, guiding others through the challenges of overcoming substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He has experience in hospital, private practice, ...
We are a private group of licensed counselors in the Arkadelphia, AR area. We offer in office and online therapy opportunities. We know how difficult transitions in life can be. Whether you ae a student, struggling in a relationship, or moving to a new stage of life, we are here for you. We want your experience to be specifically catered to your needs. We have 3 awesome therapist on our team that are willing to work with you on planning your services the way you need them. We also now offer e...
College is an exciting time filled with new experiences, but it can also be overwhelming. Feeling stressed, anxious, or just plain overwhelmed is completely normal. I'm here to help. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I understand the unique challenges college students face. I specialize in helping young adults manage a wide range of mental health concerns, from academic stress and relationship troubles to more complex issues like depression and anxiety. Seeking hel...
Hello! I’m Whitney, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Northwest Arkansas. I provide outpatient mental health services to individuals and couples, ages 17 and up. My treatment focus includes, anxiety and mood disorders, substance abuse, peripartum and postpartum difficulties, stress management, trauma, and relational issues. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 7 years and I have a back ground in residential substance abuse treatment as well as inpatient psychi...