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I believe therapy works best as a partnership wherein we work together to discover your strengths and create meaningful, lasting c...
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I believe therapy works best as a partnership wherein we work together to discover your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.
I'm Sharon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges. I have worked in various behavioral health settings, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship concerns. I enjoy working with adults and older teens who may feel overwhelmed or stuck. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and accepted while we work together to identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and create lasting change.
I provide a compassionate, collaborative approach that helps clients gain insight, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful change. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and substance abuse. Clients can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard and supported.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Whatever you are experiencing, you'll be met with compassion, respect, and support. If you are ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
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As a professional woman, mother and grandmother, I have navigated many life circumstances and challenges which contribute to the w...
As a professional woman, mother and grandmother, I have navigated many life circumstances and challenges which contribute to the well rounded education inherent in a mental health career.
I am a LCSW licensed in 1989. Much of my career has been spent with military members and their families affording me with knowledge and insight into the complexities of military service. I have worked extensively with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I understand the burdens these painful circumstances bring. I believe in meeting clients where they are with compassion and empathy, and I believe in the indomitable human spirit.
As a LCSW, I've had years of training in multiple methods of working with trauma including CBT, DBT, CBT-PTSD, ACT, Ego State, and EMDR. I believe in the worth of every individual and no two experiences are the same. I believe empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental approach set the stage for positive client outcomes.
In choosing to engage in therapy with me, I hope you will find warmth and acceptance, a listening ear and understanding heart. Once you engage, you will find the process fluid, with you in charge of your goals and outcomes while I provide tools, support, feedback, and encouragement along the way.
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.
***If you have a service animal that will be accompanying you to an in person appointment, please let me know ahead of time as I am very allergic.
Super excited to be here and help you continue building the life you want!...
Super excited to be here and help you continue building the life you want!
Maylynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She completed her degree at ASU in 2009. She has worked in many different settings and with different diagnoses. Maylynn has experience practicing in inpatient, community mental health, non-profits, schools, and private practice. Her strengths are in self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family issues, career goals, and a variety of other issues. She enjoys this work and is passionate about the pivotal transitional times in life. Maylynn completed her degree at ASU Jonesboro in 2009.
Maylynn utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and solution-focused techniques, as well as a variety of other person-centered skills. She enjoys building her toolbox and experiences gaining insight and knowledge in different areas. She has a unique way of looking at the world that can help encourage positive self-esteem.
Life can be very hard—it takes a village. This statement is often thought of when raising children, but we as adults are often still in need of "raising" and help finding out who we are, as well as accepting change as we grow and learn. Maylynn is confident in her ability to support you on this journey; schedule an appointment with her today!
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Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Conway, AR helps people who have an obsession with playing video games as well as with internet gaming disorder. People may have mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder if they struggle to control how often or how long they game. The symptoms of internet gaming disorder may include deceiving loved ones about when and how often they play, thinking constantly about gaming, and using video games as a distraction from real-world problems.
Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Conway helps those who suffer by assisting them in regaining control over video gaming. In addition, it can help them cope with the negative effects of video game addiction counseling from anxiety to depression, insomnia, and more.
Video game addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of video game addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent and severity of their problem and those that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in the first weeks to months of therapy.
Many are using video games to escape the stress of daily life, and many are forming an emotional attachment to gaming. Many people are also turning to interventions that traditionally serve addicts. Computer Gaming Addicts Anonymous and Online Gamers Anonymous have formed and base their programs upon the principles in Alcoholics Anonymous. People are also turning to counseling and mental health interventions to overcome compulsive video game use.
The counselors at Thriveworks Conway have met with many adolescents and adults who want to take back control of when and how long the play video games. We know what it takes to regain impulse control and have seen many people overcome their compulsive gaming habits. Reach out today to schedule your first video game addiction counseling session.
A lot of people use the term “video game addiction” for what The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) formally labels “internet gaming disorder.” In all practicality, they are referring to the same phenomenon: when people cannot self-regulate how often and how long they play video games. The DSM-5 calls for further study before labeling internet gaming disorder an addiction.
According to the DSM-5, people may have a severe, moderate, or mild form of internet gaming disorder depending upon how many of the following symptoms are displayed:
If parents or guardians are concerned that their children may have internet gaming disorder, the same symptoms apply to adolescents. They may also display the following if they are gaming compulsively:
Much research is being conducted about how video game use can become compulsive, but one factor may be the way that video games are written. Many social networking games, mobile games, and massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG) utilizing compulsion loops, also known as core loops to keep players interested in their narratives.
Compulsion loops utilize a series of interlocking challenges and rewards wherein each reward loops into the next challenge. At the same time, players’ brains are releasing dopamine, connecting the experience with the feeling of pleasure.
The game, Monster Hunter, is one of many games that utilize compulsion loops. The game gives players a challenge: to kill monsters. When players successfully complete the challenge, they receive a reward: powers from the slain monster transfer to their avatar. This reward leads into the next challenge: more powers allow players to battle more monsters. The cycle continues endlessly. With each loop, the brain also releases dopamine, making the experience pleasurable for players.
Did you recognize some of the symptoms of internet gaming disorder? Have you seen them in your child? If so, you or your child may be among the many people who are struggling. Know that many people are also finding the help they need through therapy.
If you are ready to start therapy, know that Thriveworks Conway has appointments available. We see children, teen, and adults who are battling internet gaming disorder.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Conway is located near Shelby Trail and Dave Ward Dr.. It is near the University of Central Arkansas and close to tthe Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway.
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