1. What is the cost range for marriage counseling services in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
The cost of marriage counseling services is $200 per 60-minute session.
2. What types of therapy approaches do you use for couples?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
In couples' therapy, my role is to help each person clarify what their needs & desires are and find ways to communicate those to the other so that they can be heard. This inevitably involves some individual work in addition to the couple's work. Once each partner truly hears the heart of the other, forgiveness & desire re-emerge. My approach is psychodynamic.
3. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas and Wisconsin. Trained at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology by Dr. Dan Allender.
4. How do you help couples strengthen their relationship?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
Skills we inevitably work on are:
learning to name me, not you.
feeling seen and heard in our differences.
steps to repair after arguing/fighting.
Differentiating past from present; my unmet childhood needs/expectations get projected onto the present relationship and blur communication.
clarifying responsibilities for each person, etc.
5. Do you offer online counselling?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
Yes, I use a confidential and easy online portal where clients can schedule both in-person and video sessions. Once a video session is scheduled, the client receives an email link for the session.
6. How many couples have you helped through counseling sessions?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
I've helped 100's of couples since becoming a clinician.
7. How can couples prepare for a marriage counseling session?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
Complete the intake forms before the session, then we can step right into the therapeutic work at session 1 and 2-hour sessions are available, so decide which would be more comfortable for you.
8. How do you maintain client confidentiality during sessions?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
Sessions are confidential, and that is part of what you pay for. This means your information cannot be shared with anyone, including courts, without your consent. In couples sessions, I am an advocate for each person and the relationship between them.
9. How long does marriage counseling usually take?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
It will take at least 10 sessions for distress to ease and symptoms to lesson. Each couple is different, and the length of treatment is up to the couple.
10. What can couples expect during their first counseling session?
Dr. Nioka Smith, LCPC, MFT
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Charlie Simpson, LPC, LMFT - ARKANSAS RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CENTER
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Theresa Qualls, MACP, LPC - THERESA QUALLS COUNSELING
You can expect to dive right in at the first session. Be thinking about a story that illustrates the struggles you are having or where you are stuck.