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01/24/2026

❄️ Weather Update from ACWS ❄️

With today’s snow, we want to offer a little extra flexibility. If you’re scheduled for an in-person session and it feels easier or safer to meet virtually, telehealth is an option for today. Send us a message theough our secure patient portal.

There’s no pressure either way — in-person sessions are still available as planned, and switching to telehealth is simply there if it works better for you. Just reach out to your provider directly if you’d like to make the switch.

Please prioritize your safety, stay warm, and take care of yourself. We’re here however you need us today 💜

— Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services

01/13/2026

12/31/2025

As we step into 2026, we’re setting a bold intention: expand access to counseling for those who can’t afford it. 💙

Ending domestic violence means making treatment accessible to the people who need it most—and we can’t do that alone. Your support helps fund counseling services for individuals who otherwise wouldn’t be able to receive care.

✨ Even $5 makes a difference.
✨ Every donation moves us closer to safer homes and healthier families.

If you’ve ever wondered how you could help end domestic violence in a real, tangible way—this is it.

👉 Learn more about how your donation helps here:
https://arcounselingandwellness.com/donations/

Thank you for being part of the change.

Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services provides treatment scholarships for individuals seeking domestic violence intervention. These programs focus on accountability, behavior change, and building safer communities. As Kristy Burton states, “Domestic violence doesn’t end until the batterer stop...

12/29/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We’re excited to share that Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services is now in-network with MultiPlan!

This means more accessible, affordable mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across Arkansas. If you’ve been looking for counseling support and have MultiPlan, we’d love to help you take the next step.

📞 Call us at 501-205-4570
🌐 Schedule online at arcounselingandwellness.com

More access. More support. Same compassionate care. 💙

Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services offers a compassionate, highly trained team of therapists providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care across Fayetteville, Bentonville, and North Little Rock. Our providers specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, family therapy, couples counse...

12/22/2025

💛 Reconnect. Heal. Thrive—Together. 💛

Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unheard in your relationship? You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Donabelle Hess, Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, offers Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)—an evidence-based approach designed to help couples:

✨ Rebuild trust and emotional connection
✨ Communicate with clarity and understanding
✨ Deepen intimacy and closeness

If you’re ready to transform your relationship and take the next step forward together, help is here.

📍 North Little Rock, AR
📞 (501) 205-4570
🌐 arcounselingandwellness.com/donabelle-hess

Start your journey today.

12/03/2025

🌟 Meet Yarissa Anderson — Now Accepting New Clients in Fayetteville!

✨ Special Rate: $50 per session through December 31 (regular rate $70)

If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, or big life transitions, you don’t have to do it alone.
Yarissa Anderson, LAC, is offering warm, culturally sensitive counseling in our Fayetteville office — and she’s currently accepting new clients.

Why choose Yarissa?
• 💛 Compassionate, nonjudgmental, person-centered care
• 🌱 Trauma-informed, grief, and strengths-based
• 🌎 Bilingual: English & Spanish
• 🤝 Especially passionate about supporting the Hispanic/Latino community
• 🏡 Convenient Fayetteville office at 4241 Gabel Dr., Suite 2B

✨ Limited Offer: Sessions are just $50 through the end of the year — an accessible way to begin therapy or return to it.

📞 Book now: 501-205-4570
🔗 Learn more: https://arcounselingandwellness.com/yarissa-anderson/

🌟 ¡Oferta Especial con Nueva Terapeuta!
Conoce a Yarissa Anderson, LAC — ahora atendiendo a clientes en Fayetteville y ofreciendo sesiones a $50 hasta el 31 de diciembre (precio regular $70).

Bilingüe (inglés/español), con enfoque informado por trauma y comprometida a brindar un espacio cálido, seguro y culturalmente sensible.
También trabaja con duelo y pérdidas, ofreciendo apoyo compasivo para quienes están atravesando momentos difíciles.

📍 Fayetteville, AR
📞 501-205-4570
Más información: https://arcounselingandwellness.com/yarissa-anderson/

Yarissa Anderson, LAC is a bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) based in Fayetteville, AR, offering therapy in both English and Spanish.

11/20/2025

🎄✨ The busy holiday season is nearly HERE — and wow, can we feel it. Between wrapping up the year, supporting clients, juggling family gatherings, and trying to remember where we hid the gift receipts… it’s a lot.

At ACWS, we just want to gently remind you:
You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to breathe. You’re allowed to take care of you.

Whether that looks like stepping outside for a mindful minute, saying “no” to something that drains you, or getting support when things feel heavy — we’re here. Our team is ready to walk with you through the stress, the sweetness, and all the messy moments in between.

Wishing you peace, presence, and pockets of calm as the season kicks off. 💛
— Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services

At Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services, we utilize an integrated care model to expand our ability to work with all clients. We adopted this model because it combines different disciplines and approaches to mental health.

11/05/2025

🍂 November reminds us to slow down a little.

As we move into a season that can hold both joy and heaviness, we want to remind you that it’s okay to:
• Set boundaries with family
• Say no when you need rest
• Grieve and celebrate at the same time
• Ask for help

Your emotional world is valid. You do not have to carry everything alone.

Our team at Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services is here to support you—online or in person.

🤝 insurance including Medicaid accepted | low cost options | Spanish and English soeakimg therapists
📍 North Little Rock • Bentonville • Fayetteville
📞 501-205-4570
🌐 therapyportal.com/p/cagc72116/

TherapyPortal improves patient/therapist communication by allowing for self-scheduling, appointment reminders, and much more.

10/13/2025

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Every year, Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us that safety, dignity, and respect are basic human rights — and that healing begins when we listen, believe, and stand with survivors.

Domestic violence affects people of all backgrounds — regardless of age, gender, race, or income. It often goes unseen, hidden behind closed doors or masked by fear and shame. But awareness saves lives. By talking about it, learning the signs, and supporting survivors, we create a culture where abuse cannot thrive.

At Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services, we are committed to helping individuals and families break cycles of harm and rebuild lives rooted in safety and empowerment. Our counselors provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for both survivors and those seeking to change harmful patterns of behavior.

You can make a difference by:
💜 Listening without judgment
💜 Believing survivors when they share their stories
💜 Sharing local and national resources
💜 Wearing purple this month to show support

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. You are not alone.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Arkansas Crisis Center: 1-888-274-7472

Together, we can raise awareness, restore hope, and promote healing.

09/23/2025

✨ Meet Yarissa Anderson, MS, LAC! Our New Bilingual (Spanish/English) Counselor in Fayetteville! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Yarissa Anderson to the Arkansas Counseling & Wellness family. Based in our Fayetteville office (with virtual options too), Yarissa brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to help clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.
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Whether you’re processing big emotions, navigating life’s transitions, or just in need of someone who understands, Yarissa is here for you. She supports clients in both English and Spanish, making it easier to connect in a way that feels authentic.
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If you’ve been waiting for someone who listens deeply and walks with you through the bumps, Yarissa might be the right fit. New clients are welcome. No matter where you are in your journey, you deserve support that respects your story.

📍 Fayetteville Office · Virtual Options Available
📞 To schedule with Yarissa or learn more → [https://arcounselingandwellness.com/yarissa-anderson/
💬 “You are not alone. Your story matters.”

09/15/2025

🌱 Counseling isn’t just for crisis. It’s also for growth.

At Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services, we help people who want to:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Improve relationships
✨ Navigate life transitions
✨ Grow in self-awareness & emotional wellness

💳 Most insurances accepted
💲 Low-cost or limited pro bono spots available with student counselors-in-training
🖥️ In-person or online | Medicaid accepted

📞 Call 501-205-4570 or book online here: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/cagc72116/

👉 Counseling is for healing and thriving. Start your journey now.

TherapyPortal improves patient/therapist communication by allowing for self-scheduling, appointment reminders, and much more.

08/26/2025

🌟 Happy Tuesday, friends! 🌟

At Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services, we’re here to walk with you through life’s hardest moments—whether it’s stress, recovery, relationships, or just needing someone safe to talk to. 💙

✨ Now welcoming new clients in North Little Rock, Bentonville, and Fayetteville (plus online anywhere in Arkansas!).
✨ Medicaid and private pay options available.
✨ A compassionate team ready to support your journey.

📞 Call us at 501-205-4570 or visit arcounselingandwellness.com to schedule today.

Because healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌱