Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Benton, Arkansas AR
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EMDR
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness.
My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences.
As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding.
Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.
25 Years Experience
Online in Benton, AR Arkansas (Online Only)
EMDR
Ben Livesay
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I recognize that it can be tough to maintain hope in a world that constantly attacks your mental health and emotional wellbeing. I want to offer support to help you move past the things that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns of thinking, acting, and relating to others. Schedule with me today, so that we can explore what you need to live a life of greater freedom and purpose.
7 Years Experience
Online in Benton, AR Arkansas (Online Only)
EMDR
Catherine Quiring
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
Catherine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, reformed people-pleaser, and neurodivergent exvangelical. She helps people who feel and care deeply to reconnect to their inner wisdom, heal from the pressures and traumas they have experienced, reclaim their playfulness, and become whole.
17 Years Experience
Online in Benton, AR Arkansas
EMDR
Dr. Paul Daanen
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) to also include the anxiety and depression that so often accompanies traumatic experiences. Since the beginning of my career, I have worked with wide variety of people who have experienced some form of traumatic experience--including combat trauma, sexual assault, chronic physical and emotional abuse and chronic neglect from parental figures.
16 Years Experience
Online in Benton, AR Arkansas
EMDR
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
With degrees in neuroscience and clinical health psychology, I am passionate about and highly familiar with the links between our brains, our bodies, and our mental and emotional experiences, and I feel deeply privileged to have a career in which I get to share this important knowledge and helping others feel less alone in their journeys. I help individuals and couples with relationship problems like conflict, betrayal, loneliness, and estrangement, as well as the difficult feelings these problems bring. I also specialize in stress and trauma and am passionate about helping people make sense of highly stressful life events. I also love physical activity and strongly believe our mental health is holistic, and we take care of our minds and hearts by taking care of our bodies.
Above all else, my mission is to show up for you as a fellow human who cares about your story and is truly paying attention. Combined with a decade of clinical expertise, I prioritize warmth, authenticity, humor, and kindness. I won’t just sit there and nod. With me, you can expect individual therapy and marital therapy that is quality, research-backed, and tailored to your needs. I strive to be the kind of therapist that I always wanted as a client: someone willing to dive deep and offer enthusiasm and encouragement along the way. You deserve nothing less. see myself as a collaborator, a fellow human who gets what it’s like to struggle and can offer feedback, celebrate your strengths, and help you reach a better understanding of yourself and others. I also value your input and feedback throughout therapy so I can make sure I deliver what you are needing.
6 Years Experience
Online in Benton, AR Arkansas
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Benton, Arkansas Statistics
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists in Benton, Arkansas average 19 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (94%), Trauma and PTSD (85%), and Depression (74%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Depression |
| 53% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
| 40% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | LGBTQ+ |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |