Gateway Family Therapy and Wellness

09/10/2025

You’re doing life together—but lately, something feels off.
The communication’s been harder. The closeness feels distant. Maybe you’re not fighting—but you’re not connecting either.
You don’t have to stay stuck in the silence.

Francheska Renee Parker specializes in helping couples move from disconnect to deeper understanding.
With warmth and clarity, she creates a safe space for you to:
Talk without blame
Understand your patterns
Rebuild emotional trust

She believes healing in relationships happens when both people feel seen—and when both people learn how to show up differently, together.

If you and your partner are ready to reconnect with intention, Francheska is ready to walk with you.
Visit our website www.gatewayfamilytherapy.com or call us today 501.425.6476 to schedule your first session.

09/09/2025

Your nervous system is whispering: ‘I need a pause.’

Trauma-informed yoga isn’t about perfect poses—it’s about letting your body feel safe again. Today’s gentle invitation: your breath is your anchor.

Place your hands on your belly. Breathe in with ease. Let it soften your shoulders. Let it ease your heart.

And if you need that embodied pause in community, our healing yoga class is a soft space to be held—where healing happens in whisper and breath. You’re safe here. You’re seen. You’re welcome.

🧘‍♀️ Ready to join us?
Visit gatewaywellness.as.me/restorativeyoga to schedule your class. Your body deserves this kind of care. 💛

09/08/2025

Some days, the smallest things feel heavy—like your patience is stretched thin. Maybe it’s a loud noise, a messy room, or a text you weren’t ready to answer. You react quickly, then feel a wave of guilt. But that reaction isn’t who you are—it’s a sign your body is tired, your heart overwhelmed, and your nervous system asking for care.

Irritability and anger aren’t flaws—they’re often protective responses ⚠️ from a system that’s carried too much for too long. You’re not “too much.” You’re just human—and holding more than anyone should have to alone.

At Gateway, we meet you with compassion, not judgment. Therapy can help you understand what your body is trying to say—and offer gentle tools to feel grounded 🌿, more in control, and more like yourself again.

✨ You’re not broken. You’re just in need of care. And we’re here when you’re ready.

Visit our website www.gatewayfamilytherapy.com or call us today 501.425.6476 to schedule your first session.

09/06/2025

⚖️ Failure to Appear: Purpose Unlocked
🗓 When: Saturday, September 27 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Gateway Family Therapy & Wellness, Benton, AR

Coming to the courtroom of your life.
You’ve been carrying expectations, doubt, and limits that were never yours to hold. This is your invitation to step in, expose those false charges, and walk yourself into wholeness.

In this transformational 2‑hour workshop, Christel West, Certified Master Life Coach, will gently guide you as you:

🔎 Expose the Charges – Witness the judgments and beliefs that have kept you from showing up fully
🚫 Reject the Plea Deals – Release the compromises that dimmed your brilliance
🔓 Unlock Your Freedom – Claim your evidence of worth and walk forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose

You don’t have to carry this alone. This is a sacred space where transformation begins—not with pressure or performance, but with authentic presence, powerful witnessing, and tender permission to be free.

💫 Ready to say yes to yourself?
👉 Reserve your seat now: gatewayfamilytherapy.com/failuretoappear

09/05/2025

✨ Something NEW is coming to Gateway! ✨
This fall, we’re launching Small Group Coaching led by Certified Master Life Coach Christel West.
These theme-based groups are designed to help you:
🌿 Gain clarity & direction
🌿 Build confidence & healthy routines
🌿 Grow alongside others who share similar goals
Each month will focus on a powerful theme to support your personal growth journey — starting this October!
💲 Just $60/month for 2 group sessions
📅 Limited spots available
👉 Learn more and register: www.gatewayfamilytherapy.com/lifecoaching
🌿 Step into the life you’ve been reaching for.

09/04/2025

Did you know that setting emotional boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s an act of care?

Many of us were taught to be accommodating, kind, selfless… even when it costs us our own well-being.

So, we say “yes” when we mean “no.”
We hold space for everyone else, even when we’re empty.
We feel guilty for resting, for not replying, for protecting our peace.

But here’s the truth:
🧠 Boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re clarity.
They let others know how to love you well.
They give your nervous system room to breathe.
They are the invisible lines that keep your emotional world safe and sacred.

At Gateway, we help you explore what boundaries could look like without shame or fear. Whether you’ve never set one or you’re learning to hold them with confidence, we’re here to support you.

🌿 You’re allowed to be kind and have limits. You’re allowed to choose you.

👉 Begin that journey here: gatewayfamilytherapy.com

09/03/2025

You’ve been holding it together for so long. Maybe you’re navigating big questions about who you are, or trying to feel more at home in your own mind and body. If that sounds familiar, Brea’ Jarrett-Kelly, LCSW, offers a place to rest and begin again.

Meet Brea’:
Brea’ is a compassionate and deeply grounded therapist who works with youth and adults navigating trauma, identity exploration, and neurodivergence. Her presence is steady, affirming, and kind—offering clients the safety to show up fully, without apology.

Brea’ is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and those exploring identity. In a world that often asks you to shrink or conform, her therapy room is a place where all parts of you are welcome.

If you’ve been longing to feel more grounded, more known, and more aligned—Brea’ is here to walk beside you.

✨ Ready to take the next step?
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Click below to schedule with Brea’ and start your journey toward healing and connection.

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09/02/2025

You’re scrolling. Your chest is tight. Your thoughts won’t slow down.
You try to “calm down,” but your body still feels like it’s buzzing—or completely shut down.

This is your nervous system saying: “I need safety.”

When you’re overwhelmed or anxious, coming back into your senses can gently signal to your body that you’re okay right now. Try this practice anytime things feel too loud:

👀 Name 5 things you can see
✋ Feel 4 things you can touch
👂 Notice 3 things you can hear
👃 Identify 2 things you can smell
👅 Acknowledge 1 thing you can taste

💡 This simple technique is more than a distraction—it’s regulation. It gently pulls you out of the mental spiral and anchors you in now.

And if your body feels like a battlefield, you don’t have to do this alone.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Join us for healing yoga—a gentle, supportive space where movement meets mindfulness. No pressure. No performance. Just a quiet return to your body, at your own pace.

Every session with Shontel Stott, RYT-500, is crafted with safety, softness, and deep presence.

✨ You are allowed to slow down. You are allowed to come home to yourself.

👉 Reserve your spot with Shontel today: gatewaywellness.as.me/restorativeyoga

09/01/2025

Even simple choices feel overwhelming. You freeze, overthink, or shut down completely.

Sound familiar? Struggling with decisions is often a sign of deep emotional exhaustion or trauma. When your nervous system has been through too much—too much pressure, too many “wrong” choices, too much fear—it learns to freeze as a way to stay safe.

Over time, you begin to doubt your instincts. Your voice feels far away. You fear making the “wrong” move. So you stay still. Quiet. Numb.

🧠 But stillness isn’t always peace—it’s often protection.

And the good news? Protection doesn’t have to be permanent.

At Gateway, we gently help you rebuild trust in yourself. Through trauma-informed therapy, we explore where the fear began… and what safety could feel like instead. You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to begin reconnecting—with your body, your voice, your truth.

💬 You deserve to feel confident in your choices. Even the small ones.

🌱 Healing starts with just one decision: to reach out.

👉 Reconnect with your inner clarity: gatewayfamilytherapy.com

08/29/2025

💙 Why Choose Gateway? 💙

Because healing is not one-size-fits-all—and neither are you. At Gateway, we know that each person’s story is unique, and so is the path toward feeling whole again. That’s why we offer:

✔ Trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families—meeting you exactly where you are, without judgment
✔ Integrative care including yoga, massage, breathwork, and wellness workshops—because healing happens in both body and mind
✔ A compassionate team who doesn’t just listen, but truly sees you, honors your pace, and walks alongside you in your healing journey

Here, you are never “just another client.” You are more than your struggles, more than what happened to you—you are a whole person, and your healing matters.

Your story deserves to be heard. Your body deserves to rest. Your heart deserves to feel safe again. 💙

👉 Begin your next chapter of healing at www.gatewayfamilytherapy.com

08/28/2025

💡 Did You Know?
Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind—it’s stored in your body too. That’s why it can show up in ways you might not expect:
✨ Chronic headaches or muscle tension that never seems to ease
✨ Digestive issues or stomach pain without a clear medical cause
✨ Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested
✨ Feeling “on edge” or hyper-alert, even when things are calm
✨ Emotional numbing or sudden waves of sadness or anger

Your body holds the story of what you’ve been through—and sometimes, it keeps carrying pain long after your mind wants to move on.

At Gateway, we take an integrative approach—therapy, yoga, massage, and wellness services that honor the whole of you. Because healing is not just about talking—it’s about gently tending to mind, body, and spirit together. 🌱

📌 Explore our services and take your next step toward healing: www.gatewayfamilytherapy.com

08/27/2025

Welcome Brea’ Kelly, LCSW, to the Gateway Family Therapy and Wellness team!
Brea’ joins Gateway with a passion for helping clients of all ages release emotional burdens and reconnect with their true selves. She’s especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent youth and adults through self-exploration, emotional healing, and intentional living.
✨ “You’re not broken—you’re just becoming.”

We’re so excited to welcome Brea’ to the team and honored to have her on this journey of healing, growth, and transformation with us! 💚

She is now taking new clients. Schedule at

Gateway Family Therapy and Wellness offers trauma-focused therapy, yoga, and massage in Benton, AR. to supprt your healing journey.