McMahan Counseling

McMahan Counseling is Hiring!
Seeking a licensed LPC or LCSW for contract therapy in a private practice environment 5-10 hours per week. Great pay per session, flexible schedule, awesome work environment. Office in West Little Rock. Please text or email AJ @ 501-249-4989 or [email protected] for more info.

Your child, 12 & under with significant emotional and behavioral challenges, is worthy of success. Your child is likely not disordered and you are not a failure. Let's understand why your child is struggling, what you are already doing well and how to empower your child to transform.

I've Tried Everything & Nothing Works: Empowering Your 12 & Under Child to Overcome Severe Emotional and Behavioral Challenges I've Tried Everything & Nothing Works: Empowering Your 12 & Under Child to Overcome Severe Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

This is a companion resource guide to the book, "I've Tried Everything and Nothing Works: Empowering Your 12 & Under Child to Overcome Severe Emotional and Behavioral Challenges." To best utilize this resource guide, please read the original book first, which explains the heart and rationale behind the L.E.A.P. process for empowering kids 12 & under to succeed.

I've Tried Everything & Nothing Works Resource Guide I've Tried Everything & Nothing Works Resource Guide

McMahan Counseling updated their phone number.

Migraines? Check this out! I trust Dr. Grant.
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American Counseling Association's statement about Anti-Racism. Please absorb. For Hope. For Healing. For equality...not just the idea of it.

ACA Anti-Racism Statement Racism, police brutality, systemic violence, and the dehumanizing forces of oppression, powerlessness, and White supremacy have eroded the very fabric of humanity which ideally binds our society together. Macrolevel systemic racism extends to disparities in institutional policies and procedures in p...

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New Blog Post: How to Develop a Self-Care Routine http://empoweredhope.blogspot.com/

Focusing on self-care can be hard enough, but knowing how to even start when you have a million other responsibilities can be overwhelming. In this week's blog post, learn how to prioritize your self-care options and work them into your life without having it seem like a chore.

Written by Taylor Neal, LPC

Check Out This New Blog Post: Let's Talk About Confidentiality
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Not knowing what to expect in counseling in relation to your privacy can make the process seem daunting. In this post, I explain your rights as a client and what information a counselor can and cannot share.

Written by Taylor Neal, LPC

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In this post, a powerful video from Dove is shared that compares how we see ourselves to how others see us.

Written by, Taylor Neal, LPC

Counselor Spotlight!

There are many wonderful Counselors in the Central Arkansas region. McMahan Counseling will be featuring a series, "Counselor spotlights," on our page showcasing some of these Counselors. We always want clients to find the best fit for their needs. Feel free to pass along this information to friends or family who may benefit.

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Jennifer Patterson LCSW, ACSW

"I enjoy working with adolescents (ages 10-24) coping with difficult situations, including those who may use risky behaviors or other unhealthy coping strategies for anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues. I have a background in pediatric medical social work and like assisting kids who may express experience physical symptoms related to their stress. I also enjoy working with adolescents adjusting to chronic medical conditions or injuries. I enjoy trauma work and have recently been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy."

-Jennifer Patterson

Healthy Coping Center, LLC
Jennifer R. Patterson LCSW, ACSW
11215 Hermitage Rd, Ste 200
Little Rock, AR 72211
Ph: (501)888-9395
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://healthycopingcenter.com

Jennifer is in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and is in the process of adding a variety of insurance plans. She also takes an out of pocket rate for those interested.

Thank you for serving our community, Jennifer!

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a pattern of negativity? This simple trick will help you break that loop.

Check out this new blog post written by Taylor Neal, LPC.

If you enjoy bowling while supporting a great cause... check this out!

2018 Strike Out Against Domestic Violence!

Saturday, October 6th, 2018
Millennium Bowling Center Maumelle, AR
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Bowling: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Healing and Empowerment Conference on October 13th.
This conference is hosted by Kitty Robinson, LPC, focusing on overcoming trauma and abuse.

Conference will take place in Little Rock, AR.

If interested, please contact Kitty Robinson at 501-308-3741.

New blog post: Stopping a Panic Attack
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Written by, Taylor Neal, MS, LPC

If you've ever had a panic attack, you know how difficult it can be to refocus and calm yourself down. Here's a technique that I've used to do just that. It's easy to remember, and you can do it anywhere.

McMahan Counseling enjoyed the Faith Talk 99.5 FM Ladies Night Event yesterday! A great time connecting with women in Central Arkansas.

Congratulations, Taylor Neal on obtaining your LPC status! She is officially a Licensed Professional Counselor!

Please join us in welcoming Jason Andrews, LAC, M.S., M.Ed to the McMahan Counseling family! He served faithfully as an intern with us and we are thrilled that he is now working with us as a Counselor to serve clients.
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Are you overwhelmed; feeling hopeless, or struggling with a difficult issue? Challenging seasons can come to us all. However there is hope no matter your circumstance. The fact that you are here demonstrates great courage. It represents the first step towards healing. No matter how many counselors you may have seen, I believe that healing can always come even if you have not yet obtained it.

While I am a Christian counselor, spiritualty can or does not need to be part of the process. It is always your choice and I see clients from all walks of life. My approach is cognitive and solution based. I believe that our thoughts and our perception of things around us can greatly influence our mood and our feelings. I also believe in finding solutions not simply talking about the problem. A full transformation is always my focus. Whatever the need, I am here to help. I speak Spanish ¡Yo hablo Español!

I am a licensed counselor with a master's degree in Mental Health here at McMahan Counseling. However my experience in mental health goes beyond my academic studies. Taking the first step is hard. I know because I once was on the other side. I look forward to being part of your self discovery and healing.

New blog post, written by Taylor Neal, LPC.
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So many times we get overwhelmed by the need to do more. This blog post explores the importance of self-care and some ways I like to de-stress.

Update Blog Post: Be Brave

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When I first decided to go to counseling as a client, I thought I would just sit down and some wise therapist would solve all of life's problems. That's not how it went. But in being both the client and the therapist, I've learned that it takes courage to dive into this process.

Written by: Taylor Neal, LPC

If you are interested in supporting an amazing ministry in Little Rock, AR - Union Rescue Mission is seeing the fruit of their labor as people get set free of addictions and domestic violence situations.

You can donate online:
http://www.urmissionlr.org/

Read how Shannon's life was changed by the love of Jesus and the Union Rescue Mission (permission granted to share and name changed to protect identity):

That night at the hospital, I prayed. I prayed harder than I have ever before. I pleaded with God to help me, give me sign of what I am supposed to do, and be with me please, and I don’t want to be alone anymore! Little did I know, I was never alone, and my prayers were about to be answered 10-fold. The next day, after my son was put into a body-cast, I met with my DCFS worker. She asked me if I was willing to give up my life as I knew it to get back my children. I of course said, “YES!!”, and that’s when I did my crisis call for the Dorcas House. This was the easiest decision of my life. I then arrived at my new home, confused, broken, sobbing, and afraid of what was to come. I was immediately welcomed with love, compassion, respect godliness, and sisterhood. I was re-introduced forgiving almighty father in heaven, the ultimate binder of broken hearts.

Isaiah 61:1-3 says “He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives, and release from the darkness,” furthermore it says, “to comfort all who mourn (…) to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair.” He completely filled my broken heart, and I began to trust and have faith in him again. Two weeks after being at the Dorcas House, God allowed my children to be returned to me. This was amazing and incredible! I never thought I could be that excited. I missed them so much, and it felt like an eternity, but I appreciate them so much more because of it. I was finally able to pray with them, and introduce them to the loving father who had made our family whole again.

A couple of months passed and my son’s leg was completely healed. Soon after that my DCFS case was closed, and my name was taken off the child maltreatment list. Everything that was horrible in my life was restored, and now my family is stronger than ever! 1 Peter 5:10 says “In Christ, after you have suffered a little while (he) himself will restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.” And that is exactly what he did. I now realize this series of unfortunate events led to my salvation. Being at the Dorcas House has showed me what a life in Christ can do.

Union Rescue Mission – Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives.

Check out our new blog post on what to expect in your first counseling session!

"One of the things I remember most about beginning my own counseling journey as a client was how incredibly nervous I was! I think knowing what to expect would have helped calm me down a little so in this post, I go through some common questions you might have and give an overview of how my first sessions typically go."

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Empowered Hope Hope in counseling. Strength in you.

Our first annual fundraising event for the Union Rescue Mission was a blast! Thank you to our generous sponsors, All State Insurance (Jeff Jones in Little Rock, AR) and Traw Insurance along with our wonderful volunteers and staff that made this possible!

Come out and get your car washed today while supporting Union Rescue Mission! We will be here until 11:30am!

McMahan Counseling
11523 Kanis Road, Little Rock

T-shirts for sale $15.00

McMahan Counseling is hosting it's 1st annual fundraiser for the Union Rescue Mission!

Wash Away Domestic Violence Car Wash this Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 9am - 11:30am outside of our office (11523 Kanis Road, Suite B, Little Rock, AR).

We would love to see you!

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New blog post: In this last installment of the series, bring it all together by learning how to identify professional attributes and expertise as well as explore what to pay attention to during the first conversation.

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Blog posts are updated every other Monday morning at 10:30am.

Written by: Taylor Neal

NEW BLOG POST: In the second installment of this 3-part series on how to find a counselor, discover how to narrow the search with specific questions you can ask yourself to help find the perfect fit.

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Written by Taylor Neal, LAC

Updated blog posts are every other Monday.

New blog post!

In the first installment of this 3-part series on how to find a counselor, take a look at the different professions you might see during your search and the important work each of them does in the mental health

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