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I understand the unique issues of others and believe that you are the author of your own story....
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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!
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I know firsthand what it’s like to face anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief. That’s why I’m dedicated to walking alongside others a...
I know firsthand what it’s like to face anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief. That’s why I’m dedicated to walking alongside others as they navigate their own challenges, offering hope, compassion, and support to help them move forward and live a fulfilling life.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, and parenting concerns in children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and parental support services in therapeutic counseling settings.
I earned my Master of Science in mental health counseling from Walden University. I am trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, and I take an individualized approach to care, recognizing that no single model fits every client. My style is direct, honest, and compassionate.
I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your experiences and goals. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to schedule a session.
As a therapist grounded in empathy and integrity, I help individuals navigate life's transitions with courage, insight, and practi...
As a therapist grounded in empathy and integrity, I help individuals navigate life's transitions with courage, insight, and practical tools for lasting change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and boundary challenges. With a background that includes 26 years of military service, I bring a steady, compassionate presence to my work. I also support children in developing emotional awareness, confidence, and practical coping skills within a safe and supportive environment.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling from the University of Arkansas. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and EMDR, blending evidence-based techniques with warmth and collaboration to help individuals build coping skills and explore emotional patterns that influence their experiences.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, or seeking support for yourself or your child, you don’t have to carry that weight alone. I strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported as we work together to build resilience, strengthen your voice, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
I use trauma-focused practices and empathetic, open-minded approaches to help clients find meaningful change....
I use trauma-focused practices and empathetic, open-minded approaches to help clients find meaningful change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 3 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and helping you build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward healing and meaningful change.
I earned my master’s in social work from the University of Arkansas. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. I adapt treatment to your needs and use practical, evidence-based strategies that support emotional regulation, clarity, confidence, and sustainable progress.
In our work together, I strive to build a trusting and supportive relationship where you feel heard and respected. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on identifying strengths and solutions that align with your goals. I would be honored to walk with you as you work toward clarity, relief, and meaningful growth.
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When dealing with grief, we wind up talking about the stages of grief. But every grief experience is different, and we find ourselves grieving things other than the death. People are often surprised by their guilt and anger during grief, and then worry about being judged.
People dealing with grief struggle with having to deal with their pain, often over and over again. After a loss, life comes to a stop, then restarts with a lot of changes. Often, people must deal with the practical task of restarting life. So, I often find myself helping grieving people tolerate distress and make practical plans.
I often see clients making meaningful progress when they are grieving but not overwhelmed. For many people, accepting the loss feels like a betrayal of what was lost. Accepting the change while still honoring the loss is a difficult balance to find.
Clients who have lost someone important often find themselves grieving 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some grieving people need to work to engage in daily life despite feeling grief. Others seem to need to set aside daily life and stop avoiding their feelings. Either way, it’s difficult.
To prepare for grief counseling, most people need to be ready to feel a lot of pain during their first few sessions. Set aside extra time after your first few sessions, as it may take a minute to find your “game face” again. Be prepared for mixed and sometimes surprising emotional reactions.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in North Little Rock, AR have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in North Little Rock, AR will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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