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Leighann Ratton Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Paragould, AR 72450
Depression, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma or difficult relationships, my hope for you is that through therapy we will build a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Life can become chaotic at times in which we sometimes feel we cannot reach out or find someone to connect with that streamlines our path to growth and healing. Mental health can be a challenge and I believe everyone deserves a good quality of life. I realize each person looks through their own unique lens. I take great pleasure in understanding each individual’s worldview, and together, assist them to recognize their strengths and specific needs. I want to give everyone the ability to enjoy a life of happiness they deserve.
Depression, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma or difficult relationships, my hope for you is that through therapy we will build a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Life can become chaotic at times in which we sometimes feel we cannot reach out or find someone to connect with that streamlines our path to growth and healing. Mental health can be a challenge and I believe everyone deserves a good quality of life. I realize each person looks through their own unique lens. I take great pleasure in understanding each individual’s worldview, and together, assist them to recognize their strengths and specific needs. I want to give everyone the ability to enjoy a life of happiness they deserve.
(870) 488-7091 View (870) 488-7091
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YES Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Memphis, AR 72301
Using a variety of interventions from Person-Centered Treatment, CBT, Family and Relationship Counseling.
If you are tired of internal struggles with trying to manage people and the world around you. Are you failing in moving forward ? “Let’s change it together one session at a time.” I am a License Clinical Social Worker Therapist in AR, LA, MS who has worked as a Mental Health Professional for over 12 years. I provide treatment for various mental disorders, including those developed from trauma , infertility and/ or life stressors. My experience in healthcare has enabled success in transforming lives. This is achieved through inner work of individual and family sessions conducted in a tranquil office setting and/or Telehealth.
Using a variety of interventions from Person-Centered Treatment, CBT, Family and Relationship Counseling.
If you are tired of internal struggles with trying to manage people and the world around you. Are you failing in moving forward ? “Let’s change it together one session at a time.” I am a License Clinical Social Worker Therapist in AR, LA, MS who has worked as a Mental Health Professional for over 12 years. I provide treatment for various mental disorders, including those developed from trauma , infertility and/ or life stressors. My experience in healthcare has enabled success in transforming lives. This is achieved through inner work of individual and family sessions conducted in a tranquil office setting and/or Telehealth.
(870) 372-6802 View (870) 372-6802
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Nancy S. Kay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPC, CDWF, RN
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of Specialty: Marital/Relationship Counseling, Grief, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Mood Management, Blended Families, Gender Identity, Trauma, EMDR and Physical/Sexual Abuse.
I consider it a privilege to work with and walk beside each of my clients. I utilize Cognitive Behavior and Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality care in the shortest time frame possible. I use psychological and personality assessments and practical tools to help individuals and couples live a more fulfilled, intentional, and aware life. I believe the way to live your best fulfilled life is to understand your "why" and increase your self-awareness. My experience as a therapist for over 25 years and being an RN allows me to consider each of my client's emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
Areas of Specialty: Marital/Relationship Counseling, Grief, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Mood Management, Blended Families, Gender Identity, Trauma, EMDR and Physical/Sexual Abuse.
I consider it a privilege to work with and walk beside each of my clients. I utilize Cognitive Behavior and Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality care in the shortest time frame possible. I use psychological and personality assessments and practical tools to help individuals and couples live a more fulfilled, intentional, and aware life. I believe the way to live your best fulfilled life is to understand your "why" and increase your self-awareness. My experience as a therapist for over 25 years and being an RN allows me to consider each of my client's emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
(479) 239-9629 View (479) 239-9629
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Shauna Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, AR 72936
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, individual adults, and couples while meeting life struggles and challenges.
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, individual adults, and couples while meeting life struggles and challenges.
(479) 398-2127 View (479) 398-2127
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Grace Hartmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
I have training in EFT and have completed Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychology Level 1 for working with couples.
“Owning our story & loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” This quote by Brene Brown sums up my deepest belief about the therapy process. I love to provide a safe & authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you learn to do both– own your story & through it, love yourself. My approach is warm, direct, & involves some humor (because laughing usually helps!)
I have training in EFT and have completed Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychology Level 1 for working with couples.
“Owning our story & loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” This quote by Brene Brown sums up my deepest belief about the therapy process. I love to provide a safe & authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you learn to do both– own your story & through it, love yourself. My approach is warm, direct, & involves some humor (because laughing usually helps!)
(501) 510-8076 View (501) 510-8076
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Jennifer Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Farmington, AR 72730
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
Have you been looking for a therapist who is highly knowledgable, compassionate, and light-hearted? Have you been looking for a therapist who believes that the therapist and client unit are a TEAM? Jennifer believes therapy can be a fun and rewarding process for people from all walks of life and she hopes you will allow her to be a partner on your journey. She offers a judgement-free and down-to-earth atmosphere in which clients are celebrated for their strengths and recognized for their courage.
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Leah Payne
LPE-I, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
As a married mother of two, Leah is passionate about working with women (especially other moms), young adults, and couples struggling to be at peace with themselves, relationships, or life stresses.
Are you a stressed mama?! An anxious teen? Parent of an angry adolescent? A successful, independent woman struggling with relationships? Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life. Whether you are a parent, child, sibling, spouse, or partner, navigating stresses and relationships are an essential part of everyday life. Sometimes, we become so caught up in our own personal bubble that we need an outside perspective to help us see what is happening in order to gain clarity or bring about change within our lives.
As a married mother of two, Leah is passionate about working with women (especially other moms), young adults, and couples struggling to be at peace with themselves, relationships, or life stresses.
Are you a stressed mama?! An anxious teen? Parent of an angry adolescent? A successful, independent woman struggling with relationships? Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life. Whether you are a parent, child, sibling, spouse, or partner, navigating stresses and relationships are an essential part of everyday life. Sometimes, we become so caught up in our own personal bubble that we need an outside perspective to help us see what is happening in order to gain clarity or bring about change within our lives.
(719) 966-7442 View (719) 966-7442
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Joe Pelt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Russellville, AR 72801  (Online Only)
I believe the therapeutic relationship we build is paramount to helping you achieve your aspirations.
Are you feeling stuck in your current situation, down, anxious, struggling to deal with trauma? Know that you are not alone, things do not have to stay stagnate, and transformation is possible. If you have experienced trauma, battle anxiety or depression, struggle with parental issues or have a child who is having behavioral problems, I would be honored to assist you. We will work together to devise a plan to reach specified goals and create positive transformation within your life.
I believe the therapeutic relationship we build is paramount to helping you achieve your aspirations.
Are you feeling stuck in your current situation, down, anxious, struggling to deal with trauma? Know that you are not alone, things do not have to stay stagnate, and transformation is possible. If you have experienced trauma, battle anxiety or depression, struggle with parental issues or have a child who is having behavioral problems, I would be honored to assist you. We will work together to devise a plan to reach specified goals and create positive transformation within your life.
(479) 239-9208 View (479) 239-9208
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Sharon Cummins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72201
I work well with older teens, women and couples. I am experienced with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. I am trained in EMDR and TFCBT for treatment of trauma, and currently am training in the specialty of Perinatal Mood Disorders.
I work well with older teens, women and couples. I am experienced with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar. I am trained in EMDR and TFCBT for treatment of trauma, and currently am training in the specialty of Perinatal Mood Disorders.
(501) 298-1031 View (501) 298-1031
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Cody Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Russellville, AR 72801
Pain is inevitable. I've experienced my fair share of it in life as I'm sure you have as well. Psychological distress comes in a variety of forms whether that's wounds caused by our parents or other relationships, anxiety we're experiencing due to work, or other issues in life we don't feel equipped to handle. It's been an honor and privilege to work with individuals and couples to help them navigate, understand and overcome their pain in life.
Pain is inevitable. I've experienced my fair share of it in life as I'm sure you have as well. Psychological distress comes in a variety of forms whether that's wounds caused by our parents or other relationships, anxiety we're experiencing due to work, or other issues in life we don't feel equipped to handle. It's been an honor and privilege to work with individuals and couples to help them navigate, understand and overcome their pain in life.
(479) 345-5108 View (479) 345-5108
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Kristen I Speer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701  (Online Only)
Life is really hard, especially these days. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for you to openly talk about your concerns without fear of stigma or shame. I would be honored to work with you if you are feeling depressed, anxious, have relationship concerns, occupational stress, or just feeling stuck or uncertain. My goal for all my clients is to leave therapy feeling empowered and with coping skills to be more effective navigating your life.
Life is really hard, especially these days. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere for you to openly talk about your concerns without fear of stigma or shame. I would be honored to work with you if you are feeling depressed, anxious, have relationship concerns, occupational stress, or just feeling stuck or uncertain. My goal for all my clients is to leave therapy feeling empowered and with coping skills to be more effective navigating your life.
(479) 689-4564 View (479) 689-4564
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Melanie Fulton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, AR 72401  (Online Only)
My work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is devoted to helping individuals and families have a more fulfilling life by growing from their struggles and healing from their pain. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, family issues, parenting problems, trauma, mood issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and anger issues. Whether they are working towards enlightenment and insight or symptom-relief and improved function, my hope is that together we can work to achieve their goals. I promise to be there every step of the journey.
My work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is devoted to helping individuals and families have a more fulfilling life by growing from their struggles and healing from their pain. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship issues, family issues, parenting problems, trauma, mood issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and anger issues. Whether they are working towards enlightenment and insight or symptom-relief and improved function, my hope is that together we can work to achieve their goals. I promise to be there every step of the journey.
(501) 434-4530 View (501) 434-4530
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Brooke Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Not only do I help individuals live their best life, but I also have extra training to help couples struggling to stay in a relationship.
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? You may feel lost, inadequate, or powerless. If so, you are not alone. The pressures of life can seem considerably overpowering at times. However, even the most stressful situations can be defeated. Let’s work together to gain control over the stress.
Not only do I help individuals live their best life, but I also have extra training to help couples struggling to stay in a relationship.
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? You may feel lost, inadequate, or powerless. If so, you are not alone. The pressures of life can seem considerably overpowering at times. However, even the most stressful situations can be defeated. Let’s work together to gain control over the stress.
(870) 897-1684 View (870) 897-1684
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Heather Vinti
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Hello and welcome! I'm Heather Vinti, licensed therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and PhD in Public Health. In addition to my years of research in sexual health, I have received advanced training specifically in Sexual Health and Sex Therapy, as well as Gottman Method Couples Therapy. All of this put together allows me to take a systemic view and connection-based approach to working with clients. I provide a non-judgmental, accepting, validating space for clients to be themselves and explore the ways in which they want to grow and heal.
Hello and welcome! I'm Heather Vinti, licensed therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and PhD in Public Health. In addition to my years of research in sexual health, I have received advanced training specifically in Sexual Health and Sex Therapy, as well as Gottman Method Couples Therapy. All of this put together allows me to take a systemic view and connection-based approach to working with clients. I provide a non-judgmental, accepting, validating space for clients to be themselves and explore the ways in which they want to grow and heal.
(479) 323-3983 View (479) 323-3983
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Debra Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72704
My ideal client is someone who wants change. They are wanting to heal, grow, make better relationship choices, improve their marriage, consider a new career, parent differently, use self care, or a myriad of other very personal things. They are looking for restoration or a new outlook and wanting someone to be part of that process with them.
My ideal client is someone who wants change. They are wanting to heal, grow, make better relationship choices, improve their marriage, consider a new career, parent differently, use self care, or a myriad of other very personal things. They are looking for restoration or a new outlook and wanting someone to be part of that process with them.
(479) 337-7501 View (479) 337-7501
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Walter I Klopner
Counselor, MA, LAC, EMDR, ASAT, SSP
Verified Verified
Searcy, AR 72143
I primarily work with adolescent males (i.e., ages 13-26), but I also have experience working with young adults who are single or married. I also have experience providing pre-marital through Prepare/Enrich for couples that are considering marriage. My work with clients addresses a range of issues, including family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other issues. I am trained to provide EMDR and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to my clients in addition to bringing my training as a Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT-Intern) and a Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT)to bear on these issues.
I primarily work with adolescent males (i.e., ages 13-26), but I also have experience working with young adults who are single or married. I also have experience providing pre-marital through Prepare/Enrich for couples that are considering marriage. My work with clients addresses a range of issues, including family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other issues. I am trained to provide EMDR and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to my clients in addition to bringing my training as a Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT-Intern) and a Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT)to bear on these issues.
(501) 594-4796 View (501) 594-4796
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Yolanda McCallum
Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72211  (Online Only)
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes and transitions, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
I utilize Evidenced- Based Individual and Couples Counseling Interventions.
I am passionate about my work and specialize in three areas: working with women over 40 experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma and adjusting to major life changes and transitions, working with busy professionals of all ages trying to balance family, career, community and social demands, and working with couples on the brink of separation and/ or divorce.
(501) 251-6864 View (501) 251-6864
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Cory D Dobbins
Counselor, MS MFT, LPC, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, AR 72034  (Online Only)
I provide services for individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with many of life’s issues such as Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, relational conflict, and grief.
As a marriage and family therapist, my hope is to help each couple and family to overcome the unique struggles that they face. I want to help everyone recognize and appreciate the valuable qualities that each person contributes to the relationship. Also, for them to understand how their differences can be the building block in becoming a foundation of comfort, strength, and peace. I share these same aspirations for my individual clients as well, so they can reach their personal, relational, and life ambitions through achieving mental health and wellbeing.
I provide services for individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with many of life’s issues such as Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, relational conflict, and grief.
As a marriage and family therapist, my hope is to help each couple and family to overcome the unique struggles that they face. I want to help everyone recognize and appreciate the valuable qualities that each person contributes to the relationship. Also, for them to understand how their differences can be the building block in becoming a foundation of comfort, strength, and peace. I share these same aspirations for my individual clients as well, so they can reach their personal, relational, and life ambitions through achieving mental health and wellbeing.
(501) 382-7647 View (501) 382-7647
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Angie Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MFT, LPC, LMFT, CSAT-c, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benton, AR 72019
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
Infidelity, sex addiction, communication struggles, and other relationships issues can wreak havoc with a couple, as well as individuals. I can help by providing support through individual, couple, and family sessions. I am a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) candidate and work on treating the root causes of relationship issues, including addiction and trauma. Whether you are looking for healing, recovery, rebuilding, improvement, or support for you, your partner, or your family, we will work together to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are on your journey as we work through your struggles together.
(501) 300-2821 View (501) 300-2821
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Jeff Nemeth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children.
I live and work in the River Valley. Formerly a safety engineer in Chicago, I later trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in The Canadian Rockies. I’ve been practicing for over 14 years and provide a Christ-centered approach to therapy. I have over 8000 hours of experience with youth issues. I enjoy working with couples and families, helping people fall in love again. I have helped many people work through loss, trauma and, also trained in and advanced trauma techniques using EMDR therapy. I have seen many clients with sexual issues. I have experience working with children and adults with autism and dyslexia.
I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children.
I live and work in the River Valley. Formerly a safety engineer in Chicago, I later trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in The Canadian Rockies. I’ve been practicing for over 14 years and provide a Christ-centered approach to therapy. I have over 8000 hours of experience with youth issues. I enjoy working with couples and families, helping people fall in love again. I have helped many people work through loss, trauma and, also trained in and advanced trauma techniques using EMDR therapy. I have seen many clients with sexual issues. I have experience working with children and adults with autism and dyslexia.
(479) 339-8375 View (479) 339-8375
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.