Immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty.
Life is not a simple,
straight road.
It can be joyous one moment and the next full of chaos. How we react to these obstacles directly impacts which path we ultimately choose to take. We all have the power to change and hold the knowledge and drive within ourselves.
“Our role as your therapist is to help you identify the areas of your life you want to make positive changes in and help facilitate growth.”
Lindsey works from a person centered approach which is a nondirective, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process. Rather than viewing people as inherently flawed, with problematic behaviors and thoughts that require treatment, person-centered therapy identifies that each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change.
“Individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior; these resources can be tapped if a definable climate of facilitative psychological attitudes can be provided.”-Carl Rogers
Life is not a simple, straight rode.
There are winds and curves that can leave us feeling battered, bruised, and wondering if we are strong enough to overcome it all.
In the midst of chaos, it can be hard to stay above water. You do not have to navigate the waters on your own. Lindsey Gipson, MS LPC is a clinical mental health therapist who practices from a person centered approach to counseling. She meets you where you are and work together to find the best treatment to fit your needs.
“Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us.”
– Sue Johnson
Lindsey Gipson
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Lindsey Gipson is an Arkansas Native born in Little Rock and raised in Fort Smith. Her journey began in 2003 after graduating from Southside High School. Lindsey graduated from Missouri State University with her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas in 2013 with her Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Lindsey has a passion to help others which started from a young age and increased exponentially when she had her daughter, Emmalynn Rae, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 in 2012.
Emmalynn surpassed all medical expectations and fought for 118 days bringing love, joy, and pain all wrapped in a tiny beautiful package.
The loss took Lindsey and her family through many seasons but all of the pain revealed hope and purpose. Through darkness comes light and through struggles comes restoration and hope. Lindsey has been married for 9 years to Derek Gipson and they have 4 beautiful children, Emmalynn Rae, Gavin William, Grayson VanRay and Clara Jean.
“The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye…until we meet again.”
-Jimi Hendrix
Rhiannon McKee
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Rhiannon McKee was born and raised in Fort Smith, AR. After graduating from Southside High school, she went to the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then furthered her education at the University of Arkansas, where she graduated with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013.
Rhiannon has since been working with children and adolescents in Fort Smith schools, which inspired her to obtain a specialty certification to better serve kids and their families. In 2017, she finished the extensive trainings and supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist as well as branched out into private practice. Rhiannon believes that all people have the capability of changing and working through life’s difficulties with the support of a therapeutic relationship.
In her spare time, Rhiannon enjoys spending time with her three dogs, Dublin, Clover, and Zeni, as well as friends and family. She is a lover of vintage shows, reading, good food, traveling, and is a proud auntie.
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” -Kay Redfield Jamison
Michelle Carpenter
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Michelle Carpenter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) recognized by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. In addition to her counseling license, Michelle is pursuing a specialized license to provide counseling services by means of phone and video chat. Michelle graduated in 2011 with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, and went on to complete her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling.
Michelle is genuine and empathic with a non-judgmental attitude toward people. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy all within a Person Centered Approach, working with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship problems. In addition to this, she specializes in the areas of substance abuse, LGBT issues, incarceration, and sexual issues as defined by the client.
My goal as your therapist is to challenge you to examine and evaluate your own needs, choices, and behaviors, and then work together to make plans for change. I will help you identify, explore and change self-destructive patterns, set realistically achievable goals, develop insight and strengthen self-worth.
“Your life does not get better chance, it gets better by change” –Jim Rohn
``You will face many defeats in your life but never let yourself be defeated.``
– Maya Angelou
Services
Problems Treated
- Abuse including Sexual, Physical, Emotional and Neglect
- Adjustment Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Grief/Loss
- PTSD
- Relational Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Get in Touch
Lindsey works with college students and adults of all ages. Contact Us today to learn more about our services and scheduling an appointment. Weekday, night, and weekend appointments available.
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