Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Fort Smith, AR
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you turn down lights, pick clothes by how they feel, have trouble staying places with strong smells, or wish you could turn down the volume everywhere you go? Does it seem like you feel every emotion more quickly and intensely than others? Do you know what others around you are feeling before they even seem to know themselves? It is exhausting to feel like every sensation and every emotion is raw and open, and can make navigating relationships and boundaries challenging. With understanding and compassion we can work together to help you understand your sensitivity, manage overwhelm, and build confidence while honoring your unique strengths and needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Fort Smith, AR
HSP
Jennifer Burleson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means you process experiences deeply and may feel easily overstimulated by noise, busy environments, or strong emotions—your own and others’. You might notice subtle details, have strong empathy, and think carefully before acting, yet also feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or misunderstood. Sensitivity is not a flaw; it’s a temperament trait that comes with both challenges and strengths. In therapy, we focus on nervous system regulation, healthy boundaries, and honoring your sensitivity as an asset—so you can move through the world with greater balance, confidence, and ease.
19 Years Experience
Online in Fort Smith, AR
HSP
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Fort Smith, AR
HSP
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Fort Smith, AR (Online Only)
HSP
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
If you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or an empath or healer/helper, you know how the world can be overwhelming and overstimulating. I help clients learn how to honor their empathy, protect their sensitivity, and turn it into a superpower.
23 Years Experience
Online in Fort Smith, AR (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Fort Smith, AR Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Fort Smith, AR average 19 years of experience and charge around $246 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy (50%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$246
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Christian |
| 29% | Jewish |