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I use trauma-focused practices and empathetic, open-minded approaches to help clients find meaningful change....
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I use trauma-focused practices and empathetic, open-minded approaches to help clients find meaningful change.
Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused approaches to provide individualized treatment tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and everyday stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, I provide a collaborative, compassionate approach focused on fostering resilience, improving emotional well-being, strengthening relationships, and helping you move toward the life you want to live.
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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 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 woman with eight years of experience in mental health, I bring a culturally grounded, compassionate approach that honors your...
As a woman with eight years of experience in mental health, I bring a culturally grounded, compassionate approach that honors your lived experience and creates a safe space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and eight years of experience in mental health care. I provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and other psychiatric concerns. Many come seeking clarity, medication management, coping skills, and emotional balance, and I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space for healing and growth.
My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and solution-focused. I combine thorough assessment and thoughtful medication management to promote stability and growth. You can expect to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care, while also building practical tools for lasting emotional wellness.
Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Your experiences are valid, and healing is possible with the right support. When you're ready, I welcome you to schedule an appointment so we can begin your journey toward greater balance and well-being together.
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 5 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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Conway therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Conway, AR is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Conway, AR will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Although she’s sought refuge with her friends and family who are always there to listen, she knows that they’re not professionals; and they aren’t entirely sure how to help her heal and move forward with her life. But after having done some research, Rebecca feels confident that trauma therapy, for what she thinks might be undiagnosed PTSD, could help.
If you find yourself resonating with Rebecca’s struggle, then it’s possible that you’re looking for help and answers as you recover from a traumatic experience. At Thriveworks Conway, AR, we offer comprehensive trauma therapy and PTSD treatment. Our providers know how to combat the shock, fatigue and emotional numbness that may follow after someone is exposed to trauma. If you think you could benefit from trauma therapy, reach out to Thriveworks Conway today.
As is the case with most adult clients, it’s most likely your decision to seek counseling services for the effects of trauma. But often, trauma therapy offers significant improvements from the many symptoms of trauma and PTSD, including:
One of the questions to ask yourself is, “Could I benefit from talking to someone about this—someone who won’t judge me, is trained to treat these problems, and has the patience to work with me?” And if the answer is yes, then trauma therapy could be a positive step forward, offering you benefits and lasting relief as you begin to recover.
Trauma therapy actually refers to a somewhat eclectic group of therapeutic interventions that help to reduce the negative effects of trauma and PTSD. Some of these treatment methods include:
These are only a few of the many different therapeutic approaches that might be used during your trauma therapy or PTSD sessions. Your provider will be more than happy to discuss treatment options and what methods you might prefer in your first session.
If you’re ready to start moving forward, and are feeling ready to partner with one of our trauma therapy counselors in Conway, AR, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. You can book online, or simply give us a call to be assisted by a friendly human voice.
And when you become a Thriveworks client, you get access to perks that include:
Even though the past may still be on your mind, there’s no time like the present. And trauma therapy services at Thriveworks Conway, AR can help. We look forward to pairing you with a trauma professional—someone who’s on your side. Reach out today to get started.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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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