Psychodynamic therapists in Little Rock, Arkansas AR
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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 Little Rock, AR Arkansas
Psychodynamic Therapy
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
My approach to therapy is straightforward — understand what is getting in the way, figure out why, and build a clear path forward. I work with adults, couples, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to make real changes, not just talk about them.
I am Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD and a postdoctoral fellowship from UCLA. For over 20 years I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, consultations and expert witness testimony to clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic stress, relationship conflict, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples conflict, infertility, reproductive mental health, postpartum depression, family conflict, and major life transitions.
My style is warm and engaged, but also direct. Therapy should be useful — sessions that deliver genuine insight, practical tools, and honest feedback that actually moves the needle. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused intervention, and trauma-informed care, tailoring every treatment plan to each client's specific goals and circumstances.
I am PSYPACT authorized, serving adults and couples via secure telehealth therapy across 40+ states — making expert psychological care accessible wherever you are.
21 Years Experience
Online in Little Rock, AR Arkansas (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Jennifer Burleson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Jennifer Burleson, LCSW and mother, specializes in women’s mental health throughout all of life's stages and transitions. Her experience spans depression, anxiety, PTSD, birth trauma, family-of-origin concerns, parenting challenges, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, among others. She integrates evidence-based therapy, a client-centered, judgment-free approach, and Positive Discipline parenting principles, to empower clients to manage stress, quiet their inner critic, strengthen relationships, and cultivate emotional well-being. As a therapist, her goal is to provide a compassionate space where women and mothers feel seen, heard, and supported as they reclaim balance, confidence, and joy in their lives.
19 Years Experience
Online in Little Rock, AR Arkansas
Psychodynamic Therapy
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Little Rock, AR Arkansas (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I believe that psychotherapy offers you an opportunity to examine your life story and in the process, gain new perspective and insight to re-write it and create a new narrative. While you may come to therapy with a problem to explore and address, I will also help you identify your personal character strengths and ways to nurture them, in order to support your personal growth and achieve your goals. I am a warm and supportive psychotherapist with an eclectic therapuetic approach, using both Western evidence based interventions as well as Eastern treatment approaches to help promote your healing and growth. I believe that collaboration, openness, curiosity and humor are key ingredients to a successful therapeutic experience. Psychotherapy is an adventure and I look forward to walking by your side on your chosen journey.
29 Years Experience
Online in Little Rock, AR Arkansas
Little Rock is Arkansas's state capital and its most significant healthcare hub — home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a concentration of major hospital systems — creating a well-developed mental health training and clinical infrastructure relative to the city's size. The city's African American community — which comprises a majority of Little Rock proper — drives important demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma, intergenerational resilience, and the particular dynamics of a Southern city still navigating the legacy of its civil rights history, including the 1957 Central High School crisis. Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community. Little Rock's role as a regional medical center means it draws therapy clients from across a wide rural surrounding area where local access is limited.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Little Rock, Arkansas Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Little Rock, Arkansas average 18 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (83%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 41% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Black / African American |