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I always work with a servant's heart to embrace the uniqueness of each person and the challenges they face. “It is not the mountai...
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I always work with a servant's heart to embrace the uniqueness of each person and the challenges they face. “It is not the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out, it is the pebble in your shoe."
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, mental illness, abuse, and behavior concerns. My goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change. I bring empathy, creativity, and collaboration into my sessions to meet each client where they are in their journey toward healing.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Boise State University. I use play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to guide growth and healing while remaining flexible in my approach. I enjoy incorporating art, music, and open-ended dialogue to promote self-awareness, problem-solving, and emotional expression.
Healing is a courageous journey, and I believe the act of caring itself is heroic. I invite you to take that step with me as we explore the process together. Whether you’re seeking clarity, growth, or relief from life’s challenges, I look forward to walking alongside you and supporting your transformation with compassion and purpose.
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I understand the unique issues of others and believe that you are the author of your own story....
I understand the unique issues of others and believe that you are the author of your own story.
DaLisha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arkansas. She has several years of experience in the field of mental health and is passionate about helping others learn to cope and foster a happier life. DaLisha has worked with adolescents, adults, and couples, specializing in stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, motivation, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and confidence. DaLisha received a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has a Master of Philosophy in Human and Social Services, both from Walden University. DaLisha also holds a PhD Human and Social Services from Walden University.
DaLisha is genuine and easy to talk to. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, TF-CBT and solution-focused treatment approaches. It is important to her that you feel supported and develop the skills needed to better understand and manage your life so that it is more fulfilling.
Life can be challenging and stressful. DaLisha is confident she would be able to help you address your concerns. You're taking the first step just by coming here today. It's time to focus on you! If you're seeking a change or just need to work through your stress, please schedule an appointment with her today!
I strive to help others find happiness and direction by using empathy and acceptance to assist the client in learning how to utili...
I strive to help others find happiness and direction by using empathy and acceptance to assist the client in learning how to utilize the tools that they need to heal and find peace again.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience supporting adults, teens, and children through life’s challenges. I’ve worked in outpatient, short-term inpatient, and residential settings, and I have a particular passion for helping adults navigate the transitions that come with aging. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, and I strive to help my clients discover new perspectives, identify their goals, and take meaningful steps toward creating a more fulfilling life.
I earned my Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas and hold certification in tech-assisted counseling. I use a client-centered approach to help individuals identify what they want to achieve and develop personalized plans to reach their goals, always honoring their autonomy and lived experience.
Life can be difficult, especially when faced with pain, loss, or unexpected change. I know the importance of having someone who listens without judgment and provides genuine support. I invite you to reach out so we can work together on building the clarity, healing, and strength needed to make your life what you want it to be.
Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for workin...
Are you, your child, or your family struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, or trauma? I have a passion for working with individuals (children and adults), families, and couples. My job is to assist you in helping you look at things differently. Focusing on a shift in perspective allows for needed changes in feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to fall into place. I have been a practicing therapist for 13 years. My aim is to assist individuals, families, and/or couples in creating a better quality of life. So, if a better quality of life is what you are seeking, I want to walk with you on that journey.
I enjoy studying behavior analysis and learning concepts and conditioning. During my collegiate career, I participated in my college's study of Oddity Concepts in Learning. I graduated cum laude with my master's degree in counseling in 2009 from UALR.
Beginning a new mental health journey is not easy, but it is worth the effort. I value the vulnerability that it took to begin this journey. I see you. I hear you. Let's take this journey together. Therapy is not an overnight fix. There is not magic wand. It won't always be easy. But, it will be worth it. Are you ready?
Some are living, others are existing. Live your life no matter what path you choose....
Some are living, others are existing. Live your life no matter what path you choose.
Christina Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy across various clinical settings. She specializes in working with children ages 4 and up, supporting those navigating ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment challenges. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist and is known for her compassionate, strengths-based approach that fosters connection, resilience, and healing in every session.
Christina earned her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She integrates play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to meet clients where they are and guide them toward growth. Her calm presence and deep empathy create a safe space for meaningful transformation.
Clients working with Christina can expect a warm, supportive environment where they feel seen and understood. She is passionate about helping individuals process life’s challenges and tap into their inner strength. Christina empowers clients to embrace healing, build confidence, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
I strive to create a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported from the first conversation....
I strive to create a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported from the first conversation.
Jessica Preston is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Jessica is known for her calm presence and patient-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle guidance.
Jessica earned her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Arkansas. She is trained in psychopharmacology and psychiatric assessment, and her approach blends clinical expertise with compassion. Jessica values collaboration and takes time to understand each client’s story, goals, and needs to guide holistic, individualized care.
Jessica understands that reaching out for support can be overwhelming. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients navigating life transitions, emotional distress, or chronic stress. Whether starting your mental health journey or continuing it, Jessica welcomes the opportunity to support your growth and healing.
I believe everyone has a unique story, including pitfalls and challenges to overcome. I consider it a privilege to help identify e...
I believe everyone has a unique story, including pitfalls and challenges to overcome. I consider it a privilege to help identify each client's strengths, gifts, and skills as we work through the next chapter together.
Dave Welcher is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience. He specializes in assisting adolescents, teens, and adults with a range of concerns including PTSD/trauma, chronic illness/pain, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, interpersonal communication and relationship issues, behavioral and motivational changes, teen-parent interactions, and mood and personality disorders. Dave's primary focus is on the overlapping symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. He has worked in school-based therapy, clinical therapy, crisis screening work, and psychoeducation.
Dave received his Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. He incorporates trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and solutions-focused therapy with evidence-based approaches including mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and narrative therapy.
Dave believes everyone can overcome personal challenges and adapt to face life's trials. He strives to understand each person's experience, keeping in mind that no one “fix” works for everyone. Seeking counseling is a success in itself.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where clients feel seen and supported as we work together toward healing and lastin...
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where clients feel seen and supported as we work together toward healing and lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 6 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions. I take a warm, direct, and collaborative approach that creates a supportive space for honest reflection, growth, and meaningful change. I also work with individuals facing behavior challenges and those seeking to build resilience and emotional balance.
I earned my master of social work from the University of Arkansas. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques, along with mindfulness-based and strength-based strategies, to help clients take practical steps toward change while creating a safe, supportive space for reflection, self-awareness, and accountability.
I see and value your experiences. Together, we can work through challenges, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered as you take your next steps toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Eating disorder therapy is a specialized approach aimed at assisting those who are grappling with a range of eating disorders. These disorders are significant mental health conditions characterized by irregular or unhealthy eating patterns and an intense focus on body weight and shape. Common conditions addressed in Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
At Thriveworks, Eating disorders begins with a thorough assessment and personalized treatment plan. Central to eating disorder therapy is psychotherapy, often employing cognitive behavioral therapy and other specialized techniques to target negative thought patterns.
The signs of an eating disorder can include:
CBT’s remission rate, according to some research, is generally between 50-30% for those seeking assistance for eating disorder symptoms.
The recovery rate for those seeking assistance with eating disorders depends entirely on the individual’s involvement in sessions, the severity of their symptoms, and their willingness to change their eating habits and relationship with food.
Eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of Eating disorders will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. Your therapist can help to determine what might be most beneficial for you.
Eating disorders are serious. It’s not just a series of preferences in how, what, and when a person chooses to eat, though that is part of it. Eating disorders have a high rate of co-morbidity, that is, they frequently occur alongside other disorders. Anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol abuse, trauma, and personality disorders are frequently found to be present with the eating disorder.
If you are experiencing an eating disorder and any of the effects of eating disorders, reach out to Thriveworks Maumelle for help. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.
It’s also common for people with eating disorders to isolate themselves, leaving them alone to ruminate on their thoughts. It’s a vicious cycle—because the person is alone, they think a lot, and the thinking leads to further isolating, and so on.
Other signs of eating disorders include:
Though anorexia is one of the more common eating disorders we hear about, it is actually very rare. Bulimia is the other frequently discussed eating disorder. In fact, the spectrum of eating disorders is much more complex. Broadly, there are restrictors (who restrict what they eat) and binger/purgers (who eat regular to large portions all at once and then purge the food out of their system).
Eating disorders can cause, at their most serious, death. In fact, an untreated eating disorder is likely to result in death eventually. Ongoing unhealthy potassium levels are likely to cause heart attacks. Aside from death, patients often experience hair loss due to malnutrition, esophageal tears, weakness, disruption of normal bowel function, and other serious consequences.
Though we are happy to begin seeing you immediately, it’s likely that within the first few weeks we’ll encourage you to see your primary care physician to ensure that any resulting physical problems are being addressed appropriately. If you are the friend or relative of someone you suspect has an eating disorder, you’re right in being concerned. If you need help coping with your concern, or if you are thinking about staging an intervention, give us a call. We can help you figure out the appropriate next step.
At Thriveworks Maumelle eating disorder counseling, we use cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment. This is important, because it helps us identify and treat not just a single eating disorders, but the thought process behind it. It’s the thought process that needs to be unpacked and examined.
This process can be broken down into about four stages of treatment:
Stage 1. Five to eight sessions. We will work with the patient to formulate goals for treatment. We will also help the patient become used to the process of weighing in, receiving education, and eating according to a healthier pattern.
Stage 2. The patient is assisted in identifying barriers to their goals. Goals and patterns decided upon in Stage 1 will be modified (if necessary) and reinforced.
Stage 3. About eight sessions. This is the core of Thriveworks Maumelle eating disorder treatment. The goal here is to help the patient determine what is pushing them to maintain the unhealthy ordered eating. Is it thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? We’ll help the patient address their thoughts first, because feelings follow thoughts and behaviors follow feelings.
Stage 4. Three sessions, plus or minus. Our goal in therapy is the ensure the patient makes changes and then has a plan for sticking to those changes. It’s in this phase that we begin to see the patient less frequently, as the patient will have developed skills for maintaining a healthy relationship with eating and food. Rest assured, we will still be available to assist as needed.
At Thriveworks Maumelle, we have therapists extensively trained in eating disorder treatment. Whatever your story is, however bad it’s gotten, they have the experience to help. All you have to do is make the first call. We don’t have a waiting list, so a Maumelle eating disorder counselor can usually see new patients quickly. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on the road to a happier, healthier life.
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