Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Services
Founded in 2017, Little Rock Counseling & Wellness is a therapist-centered clinic dedicated to providing specialized counseling and wellness services in central Arkansas. Our team of highly trained professionals focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and mind-body integration through individual, couples, and family therapy. We expanded our services in 2020 to include holistic wellness offerings like yoga and massage, operating from a state-of-the-art facility five times larger than our original location. Our founders, Whitney Norris, Allan Stanford, and Bonnie Phillips, built a vision that prioritizes clinician growth and client-centered care. We maintain rigorous professional standards, with team members investing in advanced certifications like EMDR, CSAT, and somatic experiencing.Our services are available both in-person and via secure telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility for all clients. We specialize in complex cases such as affair recovery, trauma treatment, and intensive therapeutic retreats. Our commitment to quality care is demonstrated through ongoing professional development and partnerships with local academic institutions. We serve diverse populations including children, teens, and adults, with specialized programs for eating disorders, bariatric counseling, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Our facility includes dedicated spaces for group therapy, private sessions, and wellness workshops.
Services
Counseling
Yoga
Massage Therapy
Intensives/Retreats
Neurofeedback
Group Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Affair Recovery
Sexual Addiction Treatment
Mind-Body Work
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-specialized therapy with EMDR-certified clinicians
- Our team includes CSAT-certified sex addiction treatment providers
- We provide 7-week therapeutic yoga programs for mental wellness
- Our intensive retreats combine couples therapy with mindfulness practices
- We maintain a therapist-centered model supporting ongoing professional development
Services
Counseling
Our counseling services provide specialized treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy with licensed professionals holding advanced certifications in EMDR, CSAT, and somatic experiencing. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans addressing mental health needs through evidence-based approaches.
Yoga
Therapeutic yoga integrates physical practice with mental wellness through breath awareness and body connection. Our certified instructors offer private sessions and group programs designed to complement traditional therapy. This mind-body approach helps clients improve emotional regulation and mindfulness while addressing specific mental health concerns like anxiety and trauma recovery.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapy services combine multiple modalities including myofascial release and Reiki to promote physical and emotional healing. Certified therapists use techniques that address chronic pain patterns while supporting mental wellness. Sessions focus on creating a relaxing environment for deep tissue work and stress reduction through holistic treatment approaches.
Intensives/Retreats
Intensive therapy programs deliver concentrated treatment over 1-3 days for relationship repair and trauma processing. We offer local clinic sessions and weekend retreats at secluded locations. These programs combine traditional therapy with mindfulness practices, specifically designed for clients needing focused attention or struggling with weekly session scheduling.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions address specific needs like divorce support for children and trauma recovery. Our programs include parent education components and age-appropriate activities for participants aged 6-8. Sessions use evidence-based curricula focusing on emotional expression, misconception correction, and family connection strategies during transitional life events.
People
Whitney Norris
Co-Founder, CFO & Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with specialization in trauma and mind-body work. Holds EMDR II certification and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner credentials. Focuses on anxiety and depression treatment while overseeing clinic operations.
Allan Stanford
Co-Founder, COO & Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist. Specializes in couples therapy and affair recovery. Provides clinical supervision and develops operational systems for the growing practice.
Bonnie Phillips
CEO & Therapist
Licensed Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor. Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Leads clinical direction and expansion of wellness services including yoga and massage programs.
Jenna Davis
Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist with 20+ years experience. Certified in multiple modalities including Reiki and Thai Massage. Develops customized treatment plans integrating myofascial release and holistic health approaches for physical and emotional wellness.
Lisa Hunt
Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). Combines trauma-informed therapy with yoga instruction. Specializes in adult mental health treatment using integrated mind-body approaches for anxiety and depression.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and relationship issues. Our specialized programs include EMDR, CSAT, and somatic experiencing therapies.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure video conferencing sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy. Our telehealth platform maintains the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
What wellness services complement your therapy programs?
Our wellness offerings include therapeutic yoga, massage therapy, and intensive retreats. These services integrate with traditional therapy to support mind-body healing and emotional regulation.
How do intensive therapy programs work?
Intensives deliver concentrated treatment over 1-3 days through extended sessions. They're ideal for relationship repair, trauma processing, or when weekly sessions aren't feasible. Programs include local clinic sessions and weekend retreats.
What makes your clinic different from other counseling services?
We combine specialized clinical expertise with holistic wellness approaches. Our therapist-centered model fosters professional growth while maintaining rigorous standards through advanced certifications and ongoing training.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We operate as private pay providers to maintain treatment flexibility. This allows us to focus on quality care without insurance restrictions while offering detailed documentation for potential reimbursement.
