There is a kind of freedom that many people are quietly searching for. It is not the freedom to do whatever we want, say whatever we feel, or live without responsibility. It is the freedom to stop letting other people control our peace, our purpose, and our worth. The truth is, people can influence us. They can encourage us, challenge...[ read more ]

One of the most common questions parents ask before their child's first counseling appointment is: "Will you tell me everything my child says?" It's a fair question. After all, parents want to know how their child is doing and want to help. However, the answer is often more nuanced than many families expect. Therapy Works Best When Children Feel Safe...[ read more ]

Parenting often comes with questions that do not have simple answers. One of the most difficult questions a parent may ask is, “Does my child need counseling, or is this just a normal part of growing up?” Children experience sadness, worry, anger, fear, frustration, and behavioral struggles at different points in development. Not every hard season means a child has...[ read more ]

Marriage is often talked about in big terms: love, commitment, forever, partnership, and family. While all of those words matter, healthy marriages are usually strengthened in much smaller moments. A strong marriage is not only built on anniversaries, vacations, date nights, or major life events. It is built in the way two people speak to one another after a long...[ read more ]

Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™ Beginning counseling can feel both hopeful and intimidating. Many people schedule their first appointment because something in life has become difficult to carry alone. This may include anxiety, depression, grief, relational conflict, trauma, parenting concerns, life transitions, or simply the sense that something needs to change. The first counseling session is designed...[ read more ]

Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already carrying anxiety, grief, family stress, relationship pain, trauma, parenting concerns, or a season of life that feels too heavy to manage alone. In Northwest Arkansas, there are many counseling options across Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Bella Vista, and...[ read more ]

Marriage counseling is designed for couples of all ages and all walks of life. Whether you recently got married or you've been together for decades, you can benefit from the lessons taught in couples therapy. With that in mind, you may be wondering: "What does marriage counseling do? Is marriage counseling right for us?" Let's take a look at some...[ read more ]

These are some ideas on how to help your children build confidence and self-esteem: Make them feel good and valued: 1. Provide them with opportunities to feel good and happy, surrounded by people with whom they feel safe and happy. 2. Tell them you always love them (even when you don´t like what they do). 3. Show interest in the...[ read more ]

According to relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help. People often contact me looking for marriage therapy. They ask me “Can my marriage be saved?” or “Can you help us decide if we should stay together?” While these are complicated questions, my answer is usually something like:...[ read more ]

Are you going to be traveling without your children for a few weeks? Or is your spouse/partner the one traveling? These relatively short trips are usually pretty manageable, but they can still be stressful on your family. Here, we talk about some fun and play-based ways to make short separations more enjoyable. Someone in the Military, family separations are expected....[ read more ]