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Mental Health Counseling in Central Arkansas

meet Marissa.

There is a lot of professional stuff I could tell you about me. I promise, we will get there.

But first, the main thing you need to know about me is how important authenticity is to me. I work with those who crave authenticity, and who want to be the version of themselves that shine the brightest. I will not judge who you are, or who you want to be. Whether you are returning to an old version of you, or a new version you have never experienced before, I will promise to be honest, straight-forward, and honor all of you to the best of my ability.

See ya soon.

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Services

  • Anxiety, Life changes. & intrusive thoughts

    When the thoughts just never stop. When nothing is ever good enough, and you've lost the ability to relax. Feeling stuck, lonely or afraid because time is slipping by. When you’re just exhausted.

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    Perinatal/Postpartum

    Bringing a little human into the world can be the most exciting/terrifying thing a person can experience. Sometimes you need a little (or a lot) extra support to get through. That’s okay, I got you.

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    LGBTQIA+, And sex positivity

    Your identity and relationships deserve to be honored and respected. Whether you are growing, exploring, or discovering yourself, you can seek connection and celebration here.

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    Life Transitions

    Whether you are headed off to college, questioning/deconstructing/exploring religion, navigating a new medical diagnosis, or any new life change that leaves you feeling nervous or alone.

What else do you do?
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Let’s get to work.