Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! My name is Michelle Dobson and I’m a licensed professional counselor in the State of Arkansas. I hold a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a PhD in counselor education and supervision. In addition, I am a Registered Play Therapist. I believe in the power of play for all individuals. I have over ten years of experience helping individuals of all ages overcome depression, anxiety, trauma and other life stressors. I have helped couples and families resolve conflict and improve family dynamics. I focus on communication and relationship building as the keys to overcome most mental health issues. I view past experiences as important for understanding the present situation, however, the main focus of counseling will be on setting and achieving future goals. I understand family systems and the impact it can have on the mental health of all family members. I believe each individual has within them the strengths needed to achieve their goals, whether personal or family. Through the therapeutic relationship, we will locate and develop your strengths together to accomplish those goals.
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Dr. Michelle Dobson is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Arkansas who brings more than ten years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families.
She earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling and completed a PhD in counselor education and supervision. In addition, she is a Registered Play Therapist, a credential that reflects specialized training in using play as a therapeutic tool across the lifespan.
Dr. Dobson works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem and depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She has supported people of all ages and has helped couples and families improve communication and resolve conflict.
Her approach honors the role of past experiences in understanding present challenges while keeping therapy focused on setting and achieving future goals. She draws on an understanding of family systems to assess how relationships affect each member’s wellbeing, and she believes that clients possess the strengths needed to reach their goals. Through the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Dobson partners with clients to identify and build those strengths so they can accomplish personal and family aims.
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