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Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Little Rock, AR
Since 1996, Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas has provided comprehensive mental health care to individuals, couples, and families across Central Arkansas. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and family counseling, serving clients through outpatient clinics and school-based programs. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we maintain rigorous quality standards while offering compassionate care in safe, comfortable environments.With decades of collective experience, our clinicians address complex mental health needs ranging from reactive attachment disorder to everyday stressors. We accept most major insurance plans and offer teletherapy options to ensure accessible care. Our mission focuses on empowering clients to become healthier contributors to their communities through personalized treatment plans and ongoing support.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Counseling
School-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
Residential Treatment
PCIT Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Serving Arkansas communities since 1996 with proven therapeutic approaches
- Accredited by The Joint Commission for quality healthcare standards
- Specialized in trauma treatment and child behavioral health services
- Offers both in-person and teletherapy mental health solutions
- Experienced team of licensed psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
Services
EMDR Therapy
Our EMDR therapy program addresses lingering trauma and PTSD through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques. Skilled therapists help clients process distressing memories and reduce anxiety symptoms. This evidence-based approach promotes long-term mental wellness for individuals dealing with traumatic experiences.
Family Therapy
Family counseling services support families navigating complex dynamics including divorce, blended family challenges, and behavioral issues. Our therapists facilitate constructive communication and mediation to strengthen family relationships and create supportive home environments for all family members.
PCIT Therapy
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) specializes in treating disruptive behaviors in children aged 2-7. This structured program teaches parents effective discipline techniques while improving parent-child interactions through guided therapy sessions and skill-building exercises.
Individual Therapy
Individual counseling provides confidential, nonjudgmental support for clients working through personal challenges. Our licensed therapists create safe spaces for emotional exploration and growth, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment approaches.
School-Based Therapy
Our school-based mental health program addresses behavioral, emotional, and social issues affecting students' academic performance. Therapists collaborate with school staff to provide accessible care that supports students' emotional well-being within educational settings.
People
Carol Burns Smelley
Founder
Founded Youth Home in 1966 with $8,000 to help low-income youth with mental illness. Pioneered family home treatment models and expanded services to include behavioral healthcare facilities and outpatient clinics.
Peggy Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
Licensed Professional Counselor leading Youth Home's vision as a premier treatment and training center. Oversees strategic direction and specialized treatment programs with 25+ years of behavioral health leadership experience.
Angela Shy
Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified psychiatrist providing psychiatric services and medication management. Leads clinical teams in delivering comprehensive mental health care across outpatient and residential treatment settings.
Erin D. Lytle
Clinical Director
Licensed clinical social worker directing therapy programs and supervising counseling staff. Specializes in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for individuals and families.
C. Ren Simpson
Clinical Therapist
Licensed professional counselor delivering individual and family therapy services. Focuses on behavioral health treatment and community integration for clients of all ages through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We provide EMDR therapy, family counseling, individual therapy, PCIT for children, school-based services, and trauma-focused CBT for clients of all ages.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance providers. Contact our office for specific verification with your insurance carrier.
Are teletherapy options available?
Yes, we offer teletherapy services for clients who prefer remote counseling sessions from their homes.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Central Arkansas including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, and surrounding communities.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 501-954-7470 during business hours or visit our website to schedule a session with our therapists.
Is crisis support available?
For urgent needs, we provide crisis support through our dedicated phone line and referral resources for immediate assistance.
Reviews (4)
Amy Lizabeth
Dec 23, 2021
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It's a pain to try to get an appointment, you have to listen to an entire recorded message with no options for an appointment then wait on hold just to say you'd like an appointment. If you speak with the doctor over tele-health, you will hang up with him and then have to call back up there for a follow-up appointment. It's been months since my daughter has talked to her therapist because the appointment is either canceled or no one takes the time to notify me that is has been changed from tele-health to in-person without asking me or her first. We've been using them for over a year and it has
Joshua Cobb
Jul 20, 2021
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This place has wonderful drs and saved my life I was at apt my other phycatrist left and retired bhs picked me right up and made me feel at home very valued and they took care of everything
Judy Houston
Apr 26, 2021
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I need help with a family member who needs Mental Health Services. His medical records from an out of state hospital discharge, recommended he continue mental health treatment and adhere to his medications, which hes refused to take. This facility had no options, other than seek guardianship. I said, this process could take time and given our loved one mental illness he needs help. I said, I dont want to call 911 , if his condition progresses. I rather be proactive and not reactive!
Plus, calling the police ,if needed, may cause my loved one to run from the police like he did in the past
Plus, calling the police ,if needed, may cause my loved one to run from the police like he did in the past
Jennifer Ellis
Dec 13, 2020
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Update (scroll down for original review): after taking a break from mental health services, I resumed care with a different therapist at this clinic and the difference between her and my original therapist is like night and day. She is simply wonderful and is probably the first therapist I have clicked with in a long time. I look forward to speaking with her because I feel like she actually gets me and is interested in helping me unravel the reasons I react to my world in the way that I do. I only gave 3 stars because there are still so many issues with scheduling, particularly with the med doctor
