Therapists in Little Rock, AR

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Little Rock, Arkansas. I have been a practicing therapist for over 20 years and specialize in working with individuals and families to help them overcome the challenges they are facing. I love working with people and find being a therapist the most rewarding and fulfilling job. I use a compassionate and individualized approach to meet each person’s needs. With a desire to improve the mental health of my clients, I utilize the most current strategies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavior Modification, and Individual Therapy

“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!)

Marsha Sproling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy to adolescents and adults using a client- centered, eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. Preferred treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive therapy, EMDR, Integrative Sandtray Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I believes that change happens when people are given the support needed to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live a fulfilling, happy life. I have over 13 years experience in a variety of settings with diverse clients providing both long term and brief treatment.

Spicy? Artsy? Neurodivergent? Hypermobile? Me too. Those on the fringe are my favorite kinds of people. Your emotions are intense. You see the best and worst in life. It can get hard though; the anxiety, rage, and sadness hurt. You get impulsive - say and do things you regret. You can be a hot mess. The emotional roller coaster is exhausting - you've been riding it all your life and want off. Familiar? The good news is it's gonna be ok. You're not "crazy". You don't have to live in misery. If you think you might have Borderline Personality Disorder, or are just a highly sensitive person, Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help.

After thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist and twenty years of teaching graduate students my primary goals remain the same: I intend to help clients discover their own strengths and resources. I enjoy empowering clients to confidently utilize their abilities to improve the quality of life and experience healing recovery from crises. An ideal client allows me to work jointly with them in a partnership to enjoy a sense of their own worth and resilience.

Are you ready to be open? Open to change, to trying new things, to having new experiences and to having a healthy mind and body? Are you aware? Aware of how you talk to yourself, aware of the story you tell yourself and others about who you are? Are you ready to be focused on your present and not regretting the past or being anxious about the future? Are you ready to be engaged with the process of identifying who and what you value in life and make decisions that move you toward your values? You can do hard things and move towards those values even when it's difficult!

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.

A therapist’s job is to guide people in realizing their potential and to reconnect with their authentic self. My approach stresses self-acceptance through recognizing, examining and effectively expressing our thoughts, feelings, and needs, as well as exploring any unfinished business from our past. Thoughts may be a source of suffering for many, and I help people examine their internal dialogue and break unhealthy patterns. These patterns are often the result of defense structures built of necessity to survive exposure to traumas and other behaviors modeled for us since childhood. As a Licensed Psychological Examiner - Independent I also administer clinical evaluations including IQ/Achievement, ADHD, and psychological/personality assessments. Since beginning practice in 2001 I was employed as an adjunct professor and clinical instructor of psychology at The University of Central Arkansas for 12 years and have been in private practice in Little Rock since 2002. I also have completed 21 hours of master level of teaching and counseling the gifted and talented student.

Watch my bio video on my website. My goal in counseling is to use the experience I have accrued over the years, my directness, and my humor to help clients find their true self and exist in relationships the way they were created to. I believe that the root of all addiction is trauma. Instead of my clients asking, “What’s wrong with me?” I want them to ask themselves, “What happened to me?” From this vantage point, we can begin to walk the road of healing and break the bonds of shame. With significant experience in addiction/trauma treatment, I am able to provide my clients a deep understanding of their pain.

I can think of no greater responsibility than keeping someone’s secrets or any greater joy than holding someone’s hand while they do the difficult work of changing their lives. I became a therapist because I believe in our ability to CHANGE. The ability to change is one of our greatest gifts and abilities, but in life sometimes we get STUCK. Stuck in bad relationships, stuck in dead-end jobs, or stuck in patterns of behavior that keep us miserable and defeated. My job and my joy is to help you get UN-stuck.

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.

I am adamantly committed to helping my clients overcome barriers and achieve personal goals, whatever that may look like. I believe that change is possible and most often occurs when the approach is personalized to you, your needs and your life. My goal in working with clients is to empower them to be the best versions of themselves, whether that is recovering from an eating disorder, improving relationships or better managing the stress and anxiety that comes with day to day life. Personal resiliency is in all of us – I am here to help you connect with yours!

Lakera has experience working with clients with various mental health disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, grief issues, conduct disorders, adjustment disorders, substance use issues, and career/life transitions. She has worked with all populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. She is also an infant mental health therapist in the state of Arkansas. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies, she believes that clients can be empowered to use all life experiences to create a brighter, better reality and live to their fullest potential.

Have you decided it’s time to conquer your fear & reclaim your life? If you experience strong fear in specific situations which you logically know are reasonably safe but just can’t get past, I’m glad you’re here. I'm a seasoned therapist specializing in brief therapy for specific phobias & chronic pain. Whether the situation you fear is a “routine” medical appointment, injection, heights, being near a certain type of animal/insect, or something else, I want you to know that relief is possible & treatment needn't be harsh. Ask me about my compassionate approach to phobia therapy. With the right support & treatment, you can do this.

Feeling like you need a break? Or maybe you need someone to have your back no matter what? With me, you'll always have a safe and welcoming ally. In my office, you'll experience a judgement-free zone where you can get support for whatever you need, whether its relationship conflicts, depression or anxiety. For your first session to your departing farewell, you'll be in a safe environment where healing happens. We recognize the variety of issues individuals face and the shortage of safe places to find restoration and wholeness. We are a center for all people.

The definition of journey is something suggesting travel or passage from one place to another or to move along a particular course. Life is composed of several journeys. Along life’s journeys, one can expect to encounter hills, valleys, wrong turns and dead ends. Those journeys can also be full of spectacular views, sunny weather, new and optimal experiences, and happiness. Navigating life can be frustrating and challenging but the journey doesn’t have to be taken alone. My purpose is to provide support along life’s journey’s when you need it and even when you foresee a prevailing issue.

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.

Life isn't always easy and our expectations are often different than we imagined. I help couples, pre-marital couples & individuals in many of these life circumstances, such as infidelity, trauma, depression, anxiety, also feeling like you are not good enough, not worthy. If you want to grow and achieve your goals for your life I would be honored to help you. How you overcome these obstacles should define you, not the hurt. If you would like to live in the future not in the past, then I am the right therapist for you, your goals are my goals. I work at your pace within the comfort of your environment via Telehealth.

My model for therapeutic recovery comes from 20+ years of clinical experience. I have assisted a variety of individuals discover their true potential and find ways to cope with and embrace the obstacles in their life. I have treated children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating children and adolescents with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, abuse issues and mood disorders. I work with adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship issues.