Photo of Terrah Graves, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little Rock, AR
Terrah Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72201
I can apply my knowledge of human behavior & psychology towards healing for most mental health concerns, to include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, BPD; with additional specialized training in sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, addiction, and grief.
Through cognitive, somatic and spiritual methods I seek to help my clients see, feel and then embody their healthiest and happiest version of Self. I believe knowledge is power so I use research-based modalities & time-tested wisdom. I take a team approach to therapy, working WITH my clients and teaching them to work with themselves. I am a certified Holistic Sex Therapist, certified Couples Institute therapist, Yoga Instructor, & pull mostly from Jungian Psychology, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Schema Therapy.
I can apply my knowledge of human behavior & psychology towards healing for most mental health concerns, to include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, BPD; with additional specialized training in sexuality, relationships, attachment trauma, addiction, and grief.
Through cognitive, somatic and spiritual methods I seek to help my clients see, feel and then embody their healthiest and happiest version of Self. I believe knowledge is power so I use research-based modalities & time-tested wisdom. I take a team approach to therapy, working WITH my clients and teaching them to work with themselves. I am a certified Holistic Sex Therapist, certified Couples Institute therapist, Yoga Instructor, & pull mostly from Jungian Psychology, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Schema Therapy.
(479) 322-3355 View (479) 322-3355
Photo of Katherine Harper, Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Katherine Harper
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
I would see mid teens to late twenties. The primary issue would be trauma. Some goals to have would be behavior change and challenging unhelpful thoughts. The idea behind this would be to decrease the impact that the trauma is inflicting by increasing the individuals sense of control over their life.
I would see mid teens to late twenties. The primary issue would be trauma. Some goals to have would be behavior change and challenging unhelpful thoughts. The idea behind this would be to decrease the impact that the trauma is inflicting by increasing the individuals sense of control over their life.
(501) 697-4690 View (501) 697-4690
Photo of Ben Register, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Ben Register
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
First off, I think it's funny that I'm even a "psychotherapist". I reluctantly started going to counseling myself in college. Surprisingly, it changed my life for the better. I never would have guessed it! It was so beneficial, I ended up getting a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy...not necessarily as a career choice, but simply to continue my personal learning and growth. I've worked in several other career fields, but no other job has even come close to matching the satisfaction I get from helping people find freedom after experiencing some of their darkest times. Now it has become my passion!
First off, I think it's funny that I'm even a "psychotherapist". I reluctantly started going to counseling myself in college. Surprisingly, it changed my life for the better. I never would have guessed it! It was so beneficial, I ended up getting a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy...not necessarily as a career choice, but simply to continue my personal learning and growth. I've worked in several other career fields, but no other job has even come close to matching the satisfaction I get from helping people find freedom after experiencing some of their darkest times. Now it has become my passion!
(501) 361-3545 View (501) 361-3545
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Andrew Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Andrew Roach, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, has been a clinician in Arkansas since 1994. He has 25 years of experience working with the chronic mentally ill in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and been in private practice for over a decade, serving community members of Central Arkansas.
Andrew Roach, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, has been a clinician in Arkansas since 1994. He has 25 years of experience working with the chronic mentally ill in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and been in private practice for over a decade, serving community members of Central Arkansas.
(501) 290-4176 View (501) 290-4176
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Theresa Qualls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
Do you know your heart matters? It requires courage to explore your heart's history with another. And, it's natural to feel uncertain when searching for help with your concerns. Whether you are seeking a solution, or acceptance of something without a solution, psychotherapy offers a unique space for attention, acceptance, exploration, and growth. I am a licensed counselor, psychotherapist, and teacher who enjoys listening to the hearts of others. I love providing a safe, accepting, confidential space for clients to explore their life stories, share their pain, and learn to honor and interpret their heart's deepest desires.
Do you know your heart matters? It requires courage to explore your heart's history with another. And, it's natural to feel uncertain when searching for help with your concerns. Whether you are seeking a solution, or acceptance of something without a solution, psychotherapy offers a unique space for attention, acceptance, exploration, and growth. I am a licensed counselor, psychotherapist, and teacher who enjoys listening to the hearts of others. I love providing a safe, accepting, confidential space for clients to explore their life stories, share their pain, and learn to honor and interpret their heart's deepest desires.
(501) 303-4154 View (501) 303-4154
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Samantha Golden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADAC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Samantha Golden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor at Alleviant Health Centers of Little Rock. She believes in meeting the person where they are currently at and helping them work towards their desired goals while reducing symptoms to reduce challenges and increase healing.
Samantha Golden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor at Alleviant Health Centers of Little Rock. She believes in meeting the person where they are currently at and helping them work towards their desired goals while reducing symptoms to reduce challenges and increase healing.
(501) 426-6434 View (501) 426-6434
Photo of Michele Clark, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Michele Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Shame is a minefield. It can steal our joy, kill our belief that we're worthy of healthy relationships and destroy who we see in the mirror. I've fought those battles in my own life and I know how easily they can leave you feeling hopeless, stuck, and resigned to destructive patterns. Together, we'll tackle the lies that life's traumatic moments have used to shape your story. We'll dig through the depression and reclaim your identity. We'll stand together against the anxiety and craft a plan for forward motion. Most importantly, we'll find hope that the change you need is possible.
Shame is a minefield. It can steal our joy, kill our belief that we're worthy of healthy relationships and destroy who we see in the mirror. I've fought those battles in my own life and I know how easily they can leave you feeling hopeless, stuck, and resigned to destructive patterns. Together, we'll tackle the lies that life's traumatic moments have used to shape your story. We'll dig through the depression and reclaim your identity. We'll stand together against the anxiety and craft a plan for forward motion. Most importantly, we'll find hope that the change you need is possible.
(501) 289-5416 View (501) 289-5416
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Dayshia Tanks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72202
Do you or someone you know have difficulties with depression, anxiety, addiction, or out of control emotions and behaviors? Do you need a safe, private place to explore complex trauma, potential personality disorder symptoms, burnout, or other big changes in your life? Are you worried that burnout or other mental health concerns get in the way of your career, life, and family goals? If so, I may be able to help.
Do you or someone you know have difficulties with depression, anxiety, addiction, or out of control emotions and behaviors? Do you need a safe, private place to explore complex trauma, potential personality disorder symptoms, burnout, or other big changes in your life? Are you worried that burnout or other mental health concerns get in the way of your career, life, and family goals? If so, I may be able to help.
(501) 594-4762 View (501) 594-4762
Photo of Nolan Kordsmeier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little Rock, AR
Nolan Kordsmeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
Do you feel alienated, alone, & misunderstood? Caught in a cycle of escape, control, and avoidance? You judge yourself at every turn, can’t meet your own expectations and don't seem to trust yourself? You feel like you're not good enough and scared you can't feel anything but alone. You sacrifice parts of yourself to feel worthy of love. Overwhelmed by shame and guilt about who you are and what you’ve experienced. You try to find peace by avoiding life. Control has become the problem, not the solution. I'm here to help you discover a new way to feel, heal & deal. You no longer need to feel alone in the face of overwhelming emotions.
Do you feel alienated, alone, & misunderstood? Caught in a cycle of escape, control, and avoidance? You judge yourself at every turn, can’t meet your own expectations and don't seem to trust yourself? You feel like you're not good enough and scared you can't feel anything but alone. You sacrifice parts of yourself to feel worthy of love. Overwhelmed by shame and guilt about who you are and what you’ve experienced. You try to find peace by avoiding life. Control has become the problem, not the solution. I'm here to help you discover a new way to feel, heal & deal. You no longer need to feel alone in the face of overwhelming emotions.
(501) 404-8444 View (501) 404-8444
Photo of Brooks Higginbotham, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Little Rock, AR
Brooks Higginbotham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
I am a licensed therapist who works most often with trauma and addiction.
I am a licensed therapist who works most often with trauma and addiction.
(501) 200-9178 View (501) 200-9178
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Ashley N Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
Ashley Brooks Counseling Services, Inc. In Ms Brooks Counseling & Consultants, LLc in Little Rock, AR Striving for person centered and trauma informed care. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavior disorders, mood disorders, couples relates issues, work stress, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, addiction counselling, etc
Ashley Brooks Counseling Services, Inc. In Ms Brooks Counseling & Consultants, LLc in Little Rock, AR Striving for person centered and trauma informed care. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavior disorders, mood disorders, couples relates issues, work stress, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, addiction counselling, etc
(855) 598-3824 View (855) 598-3824
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Lisa Teer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
As a dedicated clinical social worker, I specialize in providing compassionate care and comprehensive support to individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and the aftermath of domestic violence. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and specialized training in trauma-informed care, I have devoted over a decade to helping survivors rebuild their lives with resilience and dignity. My approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based therapies and personalized wellness plans to empower my clients. I collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure a continuum of care, advocating for my clients’ wellbeing.
As a dedicated clinical social worker, I specialize in providing compassionate care and comprehensive support to individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and the aftermath of domestic violence. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and specialized training in trauma-informed care, I have devoted over a decade to helping survivors rebuild their lives with resilience and dignity. My approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based therapies and personalized wellness plans to empower my clients. I collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure a continuum of care, advocating for my clients’ wellbeing.
(501) 456-4871 View (501) 456-4871
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Wellspring Renewal Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
To that one soul reading this, I know you're tired. You're fed up. You're so close to breaking, but there's hope and strength within you. You deserve a happier, healthier life, and you can have it. I have years of experience and success helping my clients break out of unhealthy patterns to feel more empowered and strong. I provide empathy, compassion, and offer a supportive, safe, judgement free environment where all are welcome. I am skilled in, and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to tailor each client's care individually.
To that one soul reading this, I know you're tired. You're fed up. You're so close to breaking, but there's hope and strength within you. You deserve a happier, healthier life, and you can have it. I have years of experience and success helping my clients break out of unhealthy patterns to feel more empowered and strong. I provide empathy, compassion, and offer a supportive, safe, judgement free environment where all are welcome. I am skilled in, and use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities to tailor each client's care individually.
(501) 238-6613 View (501) 238-6613
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Allyson Shoptaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPTT, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website! I served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. before finding my new calling and love; therapy. We are not meant to do life alone, and times of struggle can be painful illustrations of that. By the time you decide to seek out therapy, you have likely been white-knuckling the steering wheel of life for some time, adapting in the only ways you know. When you walk into my office, please know the courage it took to get here is not lost on me.
Bio video on my website! I served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. before finding my new calling and love; therapy. We are not meant to do life alone, and times of struggle can be painful illustrations of that. By the time you decide to seek out therapy, you have likely been white-knuckling the steering wheel of life for some time, adapting in the only ways you know. When you walk into my office, please know the courage it took to get here is not lost on me.
(501) 200-9641 View (501) 200-9641
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Christina Becerra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
Waitlist for new clients
In life, we typically feel happiest when things are going exactly as we expect. Unfortunately, life and relationships rarely play out this way; leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and powerless to meet our everyday challenges. Making sense of and working through these stuck places can help rekindle love, intimacy, and a deeper connection within ourselves and with the others in our lives, leading to living more authentically. Stuck places might also look like divorce, grief or loss. I work collaboratively with individuals to help them gain the self-knowledge and skills to live less stressful and more fulfilling lives.
In life, we typically feel happiest when things are going exactly as we expect. Unfortunately, life and relationships rarely play out this way; leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and powerless to meet our everyday challenges. Making sense of and working through these stuck places can help rekindle love, intimacy, and a deeper connection within ourselves and with the others in our lives, leading to living more authentically. Stuck places might also look like divorce, grief or loss. I work collaboratively with individuals to help them gain the self-knowledge and skills to live less stressful and more fulfilling lives.
(214) 417-5092 View (214) 417-5092
Photo of Nancy Lasiter Kozlowski, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Nancy Lasiter Kozlowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!
My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!
(501) 203-9959 View (501) 203-9959
Photo of Ryan Russ, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Ryan Russ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CTT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
(501) 430-3494 View (501) 430-3494
Photo of Josh H. Strickland, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Josh H. Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
Josh has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples and is well versed in grief therapy, anxiety and depression, issues pertaining to suicide, issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, and special issues pertaining to adolescents. He is currently a part-time faculty member with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has held other various professorial positions. He has worked on several non-profit boards advancing the access to mental health resources, educating the public on depression and suicide, working for the rights of minorities, and educating the public on issues pertaining to veterans
Josh has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples and is well versed in grief therapy, anxiety and depression, issues pertaining to suicide, issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community, and special issues pertaining to adolescents. He is currently a part-time faculty member with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has held other various professorial positions. He has worked on several non-profit boards advancing the access to mental health resources, educating the public on depression and suicide, working for the rights of minorities, and educating the public on issues pertaining to veterans
(501) 289-5689 View (501) 289-5689
Photo of Howard M Turney, Marriage & Family Therapist in Little Rock, AR
Howard M Turney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
I have 32 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work with people suffering from depression and anxiety, marital issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, behavioral issues, grief, to name a few. I have written a book available on Amazon entitled, "Everybody Has A Story," a practical guide to marriage. This book offers insights into the challenges created by marriage. It is based on my years of experience working with couples to create a more healthy and happy existence.
I have 32 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work with people suffering from depression and anxiety, marital issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, behavioral issues, grief, to name a few. I have written a book available on Amazon entitled, "Everybody Has A Story," a practical guide to marriage. This book offers insights into the challenges created by marriage. It is based on my years of experience working with couples to create a more healthy and happy existence.
(501) 859-6433 View (501) 859-6433
Photo of Kellee McCoy, Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, AR
Kellee McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211
Are you Stuck? Maybe your professional life is thriving, but your relationships are a mess. Maybe it's the other way around. I welcome your rough edges, embarrassing mistakes, relationship drama, or shameful experiences. I am passionate about helping people get unstuck. Whether it's a relationship issue, a personal hangup, grief and loss, professional burnout, or difficulty overcoming a traumatic experience, together, we will take some significant steps toward you feeling better and toward your life goals.
Are you Stuck? Maybe your professional life is thriving, but your relationships are a mess. Maybe it's the other way around. I welcome your rough edges, embarrassing mistakes, relationship drama, or shameful experiences. I am passionate about helping people get unstuck. Whether it's a relationship issue, a personal hangup, grief and loss, professional burnout, or difficulty overcoming a traumatic experience, together, we will take some significant steps toward you feeling better and toward your life goals.
(501) 215-5861 View (501) 215-5861

Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.