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I believe in meeting people where they are, helping people to recognize their strengths, and helping people to help themselves....
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I believe in meeting people where they are, helping people to recognize their strengths, and helping people to help themselves.
Sharon Odom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field serving the community in a variety of settings to include inpatient and outpatient. Sharon provides counseling for a variety of mental health issues for adolescents and adults, such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, partner relational problems, personality disorders, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. She has experience in grief therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), couples therapy, and more.
Sharon’s style is meeting clients where they are with a compassionate, dedicated, and nonjudgmental approach. She has a passion for helping clients to help themselves.
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My goal is to help you explore and understand your unique existence, confront life's inherent challenges, and find meaning and pur...
My goal is to help you explore and understand your unique existence, confront life's inherent challenges, and find meaning and purpose in your experiences.
Elizabeth "Beth" Snow is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to assisting adolescents, adults, and couples in overcoming their distinct obstacles and achieving greater fulfillment in life, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy concerns, infidelity, sexual dysfunction, ADHD, and trauma.
*Beth is not able to prescribe medication as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and is also not able to provide ADHD evaluations/testing.
Beth received her Master's degree specialist in Mental Health Counseling from Arkansas State University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and certification as a sex therapist. Beth's approach utilizes multiple treatment approaches including existential therapy, person-centered therapy (PCT), solution-focused (SFT), sex therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Beth is also trained in EMDR.
Acknowledging that everyone faces diverse experiences and perceives the world through unique lenses, Beth firmly believes in her ability to assist you throughout your personal journey, guiding you to acquire fresh insights and coping strategies that empower you to handle life's challenges. If you're prepared to put in the effort, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with her today.
In today's stressful world, sometimes it helps to have a supportive listener who will witness how you are moving through your life...
In today's stressful world, sometimes it helps to have a supportive listener who will witness how you are moving through your life and can offer new ways of coping and adapting to past, present, and future issues.
Ellen Moncrief is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults address mental health challenges and improve their quality of life. Ellen specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Ellen completed her Master of Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. Her professional experience in community mental health has enabled her to provide guidance and support to diverse populations and different mental health issues.
Ellen is a person-centered therapist who utilizes a variety of counseling approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and motivational interviewing.
We all face challenges, and sometimes we need extra support. Ellen's main priority is to ensure you feel heard and support you in your journey of finding new ways to adapt from the past, improve the present, and gain new perspectives and techniques. If you are ready to improve your mental health, schedule an appointment with her today.
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Seasonal depression therapy treats seasonal affective disorder, a condition that results from the shift of seasons—often from fall into winter, which means it’s tied to less daylight exposure. Treatment is similar to what’s done for depression, but with the addition of other techniques that address the source of the depressed state (light exposure or seasonal change).
Seasonal depression therapy can utilize techniques like CBT as well as medications like SSRIs, depending on the severity of an individual’s symptoms. Light therapy, which involves sitting by a “light box” for a certain amount of time each day to increase one’s daily exposure to daylight in darker climates, is another common approach.
Thriveworks seasonal depression in Maumelle is conducted both in person and virtually via online counseling. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Seasonal depression therapy may last as long as symptoms last, which can be four or more months, though treatment can start taking effect in just a few weeks. Some people may also prefer to get continual support from a mental health professional for their seasonal affective disorder in order to treat it more effectively. Because of this, treatment duration will likely vary depending on the severity of symptoms and the client’s personal goals. Thriveworks Maumelle therapists work with clients to create goals and potential timelines for treatment.
What exactly does the winter have to do with mental health? A lot, as it turns out. In the cooler months of the fall and winter, some people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). We all know there’s less sunlight during the winter. What many don’t realize is that it can cause unexpected changes in mental health. If you are experiencing a depressed mood in the winter (or other specific times of year), reach out to Thriveworks Maumelle for help. We can assess, diagnose, and treat seasonal affective disorder.
Our mood is significantly impacted by the amount of sunlight we receive, since lower sunlight levels combined with the time change can alter melatonin (related to sleep regulation) and serotonin levels (affects mood). Additionally, people often don’t make movement a priority during the winter, and exercise is an important preventative measure to take for almost all mental health disorders. People who experience SAD usually feel some of the below symptoms during the winter and early spring, but feel fine once the days stretch out again in late spring and summer.
SAD is a subset of major depression that includes (Mayo Clinic):
Additionally, winter- and fall-onset seasonal affective disorder may include:
Most of these symptoms are relatively harmless if experienced one at at a time—and only on occasion—but if you experience more than one at a time, or any of them for an on-going period, it’s crucial to take action. In particular, if you experience lasting changes in appetite or on-going depression, it’s a good idea to contact a counselor in order to avoid negative changes in your health. During your sessions, we’ll work on addressing any negative thoughts or behaviors that are making you feel worse. Our experienced counselors can also help you learn how to manage stress and anxiety, both of which contribute to the severity of S.A.D effects.
There are a few steps you can take to improve your mood immediately, including exercising regularly and opening the blinds and curtains in your home to let more light in. If the weather is temperate enough, consider taking daily walks outside to get more exposure to direct sunlight.
If you think you’re feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder, know that you are not alone. It impacts thousands of people each year, many of whom aren’t aware of what’s going on, instead blaming their mood on the stress of the holidays or the cold weather. The good news is you don’t have to accept this as “just the way things are.” Treatment is available, and with it, you can enjoy life year-round.
As always, Thriveworks Maumelle counselors are here for you, even if you’re not exactly sure what the problem is. We don’t have a waiting list. If you want to feel better, we can help. Thriveworks Maumelle Counseling can be reached online or by phone at 501.628.9066
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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