Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems.

Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, or many other issues, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

Here at NWA Premier Therapy, LLC, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. We love helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way.

Our practice specializes in treatment for trauma which can lead to hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed by pressure, and being triggered by past events. If you are feeling lost and struggling with these worries, we’re confident that we have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

Through therapy, we can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges. We are excited to have neurofeedback as a powerful intervention in our therapuetic services. Based on the concept of neuroplasticity which is a highly researched and proven concept that the brain changes with feedback. Neurofeedback is a proccess that can rewire the brain’s patterns which contribute to symptoms in dramatic ways. The proccess is noninvasive and works by rewarding healthy patterns in brains waves that allow improvement for multiple issues.

It is never too late to change and start living the life you’ve always wanted.

If you’re interested in becoming a happier, more fulfilled you, we would love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact us today!

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Rachel Barber MS, LPC

Rachel believes that the bravest choice you can make for yourself is to start the journey towards healing! She sees it as a privilege to be one of the people to walk through this journey with her clients. Her primary focuses has been anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse survivors, behavioral issues and sexually maladaptive behaviors. She primarily works from a CBT background and has training in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Angélica Yang, MS, LPC, LMFT, AADC

Angélica is a bilingual (Spanish and English) with Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification. She has experience working with individuals who suffer from substance abuse as well as a variety of disorders such as Bipolar I/II, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders. Angélica enjoys working with individuals, families, couples, and groups from diverse populations. Angélica uses a variety of mindfulness technique to ensure that clients remain in the moment as they process through traumatic events, stressful live events, and difficulties in their lives.

Karen Abrahamson, MA, Ph.D., LPC

Karen holds a Masters Degree in Community Counseling and a PhD in Religion about what it means to have human being, that is, to live in relationship with our communities, environment, and our selves. While she favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a top-down approach for helping to challenge unwanted thoughts, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a bottom-up approach that helps individuals identify and mindfully accept their feelings, she also believes strongly in an eclectic approach with methods from Play Therapy and other helpful models of mental health therapy.

Genie Davidson, MS, LAC

My hope is that our work together will be highly collaborative and that you will gain more insight into the complexities of your life. I am a trauma informed therapist who utilizes art-based therapy as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I thoroughly enjoy working with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Additionally, I use neurofeedback to help you in furthering your healing.

Warren Roby MS, MA, Ph.D., LPC

Dr. Roby practices dialogic counseling. He engages his clients in conversations about change. He believes mental illness is rare: most people who are struggling are stuck, not sick. His role is to help clients identify what they want their life to be and then to engage in actions, small and large, to move them toward their goals. The change process involves confronting self-sabotaging behaviors and thinking. His work is informed by his experience teaching linguistics and psychology at universities. He has worked in several countries and has a particular interest in how culture impacts identity and well-being.

Lisa Griggs, MS, LPC

I believe that everyone can be successful, and that success looks different for everyone. I am passionate about empowering clients to learn and utilize REBT skills so they can deal with their anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders inside and out of individual and group sessions. I am open to helping people of all backgrounds and with whatever issues they are prepared to work on. Telehealth Link:http://doxy.me/lisagriggs

Dawn Martin, MA, MBA, LPC

The greatest gift of therapy is that it helps us learn how to fully be ourselves and how to fully inhabit our lives. Therapy invites you to let down your defenses and see who you really are underneath. The result of doing this is beautiful and affirming, but the process of doing it can be painful and awkward. I am a radically genuine therapist who shoots it straight. I come from a caring and validating place and I’d be honored to share in this journey with you.

Kristin Bailey, MS, LPC

Brené Brown once said, “We don’t have to do it alone, we were never meant to.” If you are to find yourself, your family, or your child struggling, the best thing you can do is seek out someone to listen and empathize with your situation. I have years of experience working in the mental health field. I primarily draw from Humanistic and Adlerian schools of psychology.

Terry Richardson, MS, LCSW

The question is, do you wander until you are confused, directionless, hopeless… or do you look for a guide with experience who will share and teach what they have learned? I’m here, I’m ready… Let’s GO! Terry is providing care virtually through video sessions. Terry’s experiences as a Vietnam veteran started him on a journey through a variety of life changes. His work background includes aviation, construction, and entrepreneurship, which surprisingly led him to a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Telehealth LINK: doxy.me/terryr

Ganiece Duhaime, MS, LPC

I believe that success is individual and that every person is the expert of their own life. I am grateful for each and every opportunity to witness change! Therapy is a process of learning about your own ability to solve your problems and build your own toolbox. For children, it is about learning many different tools to use in the many situations they will find themselves in as the grow up. Telehealth Link: doxy.me/ganiece

Hannah Hart, MS, LCSW

In a world where we often have to shrink to fit in or hide parts of ourself that make others uncomfortable, my hope is to provide the safe space you need to be your true, authentic self. Being open about your life can be a very scary thing, but I believe there is beauty in being vulnerable and that true healing comes out of vulnerability and connection. The good news is, you do not have to walk through that discomfort alone. Telehealth Link:doxy.me/hannahhart

Heidi Kuehn, MS, MA, LPC

There is a widespread implication in our society that difficult feelings are unacceptable or inconvenient. If I could assure you of anything, it would be that your emotions are valid and useful, no matter how uncomfortable they are. Let's use them as a guide in discovering what your mind and body are really trying to tell you. I want to support you in becoming a wise leader of yourself, not a prisoner of your pain. With each small step you make toward internal balance, external balance is not far behind.

Torie Sullivan, MA, LPC, BCN

Torie has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor focused on the treatment of panic disorders, general anxiety, social anxiety, and depression. She has specialized knowledge and skill working with Highly Sensitive adults and children, a relatively common but misunderstood trait, which often causes people to feel high levels of anxiety and have beliefs that they are unworthy and overly sensitive.

Elyse Taber, BS

Neurofeedback Tech/ Administrative Assistant, Elyse continues to manage all the client and staff concern and is an excellent team player. She is a competent Neurofeedback tech and puts clients at ease. If you have questions or concerns about your insurance or billing she is happy assist. Elyse is from Fort Smith and graduated from UAFS, she is married and has one son.

Amy Smart, BS

Amy as a BS from SBU in MO. She has experience organizing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, marketing and business. She and her husband are active in their community and raising 6 children.

Krista Smith, BS

Krista works with us part-time as an Administrative Assistant. Her background is in insurance claims management with a focus on handling customer service issues. She is available to help with all scheduling needs, and with client inquiries. Krista enjoys helping support our staff and pitching in wherever she is needed!

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