Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™ If you are the parent of a teenager struggling with anxiety, you may find yourself asking: Is this normal teenage stress? Should I be worried? Why does my teenager seem overwhelmed by things that did not bother them before? Can therapy actually help? The short answer is yes. Therapy can be an...[ read more ]

Nobody teaches us how to deal with our emotions. There is no handbook. There is no class in school. Wait, we do get taught about emotions. Our family of origin, the family that we grew up in, teaches us everything we know about emotions. How to stuff them. How to verbalize them or sweep them under the rug. If emotions...[ read more ]

The One Conversation You Must Have Every Week for a Healthy Relationship (Inspired by the Gottman Method)  Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™ Step 0 – Begin with the 6-Second Kiss Start with a six-second kiss — long enough to be intentional, short enough to fit real life. It lowers stress hormones, increases bonding hormones (oxytocin), and communicates,...[ read more ]

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 ]