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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.
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Adjustment disorder therapy at Thriveworks in Maumelle, AR helps people manage adjustment disorder, which is a condition characterized by emotional and/or behavioral symptoms that develop in response to an extremely stressful event.
Adjustment disorder therapy works by helping the individual to better manage stress, tap into healthier emotions and behaviors, and gain a clearer understanding of the stressful situation at hand. It also emphasizes the importance of social support and may incorporate relaxation training.
Adjustment disorder therapy from our Maumelle therapists is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Adjustment disorder therapy typically lasts from a few weeks to a few months, as adjustment disorder rarely lasts longer than 6 months.
I retired from the US Army back in 2014 and decided to open a counseling practice. What I didn’t know back then was how difficult it is to transition from military life to civilian life. I am certain now that opening our new business probably kept me from falling into deep depression. It gave me purpose. What I didn’t know was how to maintain purpose.
This article is really about fighting off depression (feeling of sadness and hopelessness) and preventing anxiety (debilitating stress and worry).
Do you struggle to belong? Do you feel left out? Do you miss the good old days when you were in school, at your former job, or surrounded by people you enjoyed?
Have you stopped doing the enjoyable things you used to do? Have you found little or no motivation for visiting friends, enjoying hobbies, up to and including a lack of sexual desire from time to time?
If you answered yes to some or all of the questions above, then you could be at risk of depression. The most typical symptom that is a combination of the issues listed above is called anhedonia. Anhedonia is a two dollar word that means you no longer get pleasure out of the things you used to love. Here is my story. See if it sounds familiar. Look for the three sides of the cognitive-behavioral triangle (cognition, behavior, and emotion). See if you can figure out what I was missing.
In the military I was very competitive. I was in excellent shape physically and mentally. I was confident, strong, and highly motivated. I was a paratrooper early on. I was an engineer next and then a logistics officer for many years. During my last deployment, I was the commander of over one hundred Soldiers responsible for logistics in Afghanistan. I volunteered to go down range as the first Police Mentor Team Chief in the District of Shajoi, Zabul Province. It was a very dangerous place, and I was charged with training the local militia to fight the Taliban. It was a very exciting time and it changed me.
I returned home after twelve months overseas, and I was no longer the Police Mentor Team Chief. That was a combat-specific job. My previous job, as the commander, was filled by another officer. I came home and my unit had actually relocated to another city about two hours south. In short, I was a man without a job. I still got paid. I still had a boss. I just didn’t see anyone I knew, and I didn’t have a mission. It was like coming home from a long trip and finding an empty house. It was painfully stressful (anxiety). I felt like Kevin Costner in Dances with Wolves.
I started looking for things to do. It was maddening. I ran a lot of PT (Army physical training). I made phone calls and volunteered for small assignments where I had to travel. What I didn’t realize was that my very identity was unraveling. I was alone. Without troops, I felt empty. Most good therapists would call this “adjustment disorder.” I juggled anxiety and depression. It felt like hell.
I was desperate for purpose, so I took a job that wasn’t very exciting. I had to find about two million dollars’ worth of lost/misappropriated military gear left in Afghanistan. It got me out of the office and interacting with two amazing Soldiers. I felt better for a time. I was recognized for my efforts and given awards. When it ended, I fell back into despair. I decided to check on some of my troops from the last deployment. Many were doing well. Some were not. A few were struggling with drugs, alcohol, abuse, violence, indebtedness, and unemployment. It seems they didn’t adjust well either. I wanted to help them. I didn’t realize that I was also secretly or unconsciously trying to find help for myself.
I looked up the symptoms we all shared. They fit the basic definition for adjustment disorder as follows: “An adjustment disorder with depressed mood means that you feel hopeless and sadder than would be expected after a stressful event. Many kinds of events can cause stress, such as moving, changing schools or jobs, marriage, the birth of a child, the loss of a relationship, or a severe illness.” It is interesting that it doesn’t say anything about returning from deployment, but the reference to changing jobs was close enough. It made sense.
I now had a mission. I had purpose. I decided to go up the chain of command and bring my revelations to light. Guess what happened. No one above me really knew what to do about these things. They kept saying the VA handles mental health problems after war. I had some marginal support, but for the most part, no one wanted to do the work required to build a new system or fund a new system to help Soldiers. I suppose it is to be expected that people avoid change. I searched high and low and made it all the way up the chain to the General. He was interested. It didn’t go any further, even after I approached a few congressmen and the governor. Again, they felt systems were in place and Soldiers would be fine.
Well, I was at the end of the mission again. I picked up a few more chores. I was largely dissatisfied. I became angry and depressed. My work suffered. My superiors showed concern but were less than helpful. Those who cared didn’t want to see my career end with a mental health stigma attached, and those who didn’t care just wanted me gone. I was at the end of my career. I had twenty years of service. I was due for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, but it seemed pointless so I retired. I decided to open a business helping people with depression and anxiety. It seemed to fit.
I know that all sounds like a wonderful ending, but it was hard, and far from over. I relocated our family to Arkansas where my wife had been raised. I left my friends and family behind in South Carolina. I went to work building Thriveworks Counseling. It kept me busy. It gave me purpose. It was pretty much all I focused on. Within a few years, we were doing well in the business. We had clients and employees. My wife and I had built systems that really worked well, and I all but worked myself out of a job. I was at the end again. I ran out of purpose. The mission was pretty much over, so we built another office in the next city. I was back on top again, but that mission ended too, and I realized I wasn’t happy. I was working and managing to get by, but I wasn’t happy.
At this point, if you see a long series of behavior stimulated by need for emotional change, then you have two sides of the triangle. Behavior, emotion, and cognition all affect each other cyclically. When I was highly engaged DOING things, I felt empowered. My behavior affected my emotional state. When I had no purpose, behavior dropped off and I felt like crap (depressed). I then stressed until I found things to do (anxiety).
Do you see these elements in your life? When you were having a blast in school were you emotionally on top of the world? When you had purpose did you feel driven? Did the thought of graduating from high school or college keep you focused? What about that dream job or that one group of friends that felt like heaven? These are all behavior-driven emotional circumstances. It feels like a coincidence when it happens, but we can build this system if we understand it.
I realized that I felt better when I was active. I realized that behavior changed my emotional state. The more I thought about it (cognition), the more I learned I could set myself up for success. Cognition is the process of thinking and metacognition is thinking about thinking. I started thinking that I needed to plan for behavior, so I could enjoy a better emotional state. I needed to be prepared for the “end of mission blues.” I am now able to predict the onset of the various symptoms associated with depression and in particular adjustment disorder. Can you? In very simple terms, we must learn to see the train coming, hear its horn warning us, and be able to get off the tracks in time to avoid a catastrophe. If you can see it and hear it coming, then you too can cognitively prepare, establish habits in behavior, and enjoy fewer emotional lows. Lastly, we absolutely must recognize the high points. We need to share our successes with a friend, post on social media, and even dance a little jig when we are happy. Celebrate the victories! This is a cognitive exercise that reinforces those good habits in behavior and ultimately changes our emotions.
If you would like to learn more about beating depression, avoiding anxiety, and ultimately practice these skills with an expert, then give Thriveworks Maumelle a call. Call us today at 501-404-9737 for a location near you.
By Curtiss Robinson
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