Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counselor in Bryant, AR
With over 30 years of dedicated service in the mental health industry, I provide high-quality clinical counseling tailored to individual, couples, and family needs. My practice focuses on resolving conflicts, managing stress, and improving relationships through evidence-based therapies, including clinical hypnotherapy and child custody evaluations. As a licensed professional counselor and certified clinical mental health counselor, I combine extensive experience with a compassionate approach to help clients achieve lasting well-being.My services are available in a comfortable office setting or via distance counseling, ensuring accessibility for all clients. I hold multiple national certifications and have served as an expert witness in legal proceedings, reflecting my commitment to ethical and professional standards. Whether addressing depression, anxiety, or life transitions, my goal is to empower clients to take control of their lives and realize their full potential.
Services
Counseling Services
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Child Custody Evaluations
Family Counseling
Distance Counseling
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in mental health counseling
- Tailored therapeutic approaches for individual client needs
- National board certifications in multiple specialties
- Expert witness testimony and child custody evaluation services
- Available for in-person and distance counseling sessions
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Licensed Technology Assisted Counselor
- National Board Certified Counselor
- National Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- National Board Certified Child Custody Evaluator
Services
Counseling Services
Providing individualized mental health counseling for adults, couples, and families. Specialized treatment addresses anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on improving emotional well-being and developing practical coping strategies.
Child Custody Evaluations
Court-ordered evaluations assessing family dynamics and child welfare. Services include comprehensive interviews, psychological testing, and detailed reporting for legal proceedings. Designed to provide objective recommendations in custody disputes while prioritizing children's best interests.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Complementary treatment for stress management, phobias, and behavioral modification. Utilizes guided relaxation techniques to access subconscious patterns. Effective for smoking cessation, weight management, and overcoming anxiety when combined with traditional counseling approaches.
Distance Counseling
Secure virtual counseling sessions for remote clients. Technology-assisted services maintain confidentiality while providing flexibility for scheduling. Ideal for maintaining continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical or unavailable.
Family Counseling
Specialized interventions for improving family communication and resolving conflicts. Addresses parent-child relationships, blended family challenges, and intergenerational dynamics. Focuses on creating healthier interaction patterns and strengthening family bonds through structured therapeutic activities.
People
K. Joe Heard
Licensed Professional Counselor
30+ year mental health professional with multiple national certifications. Specializes in clinical counseling, child custody evaluations, and hypnotherapy. Provides expert testimony and supervises newly licensed counselors in Arkansas.
Questions
What types of counseling services are available?
We offer individual, couples, and family counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Specialized services include child custody evaluations and clinical hypnotherapy.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Bryant office at (501) 231-6166 during regular business hours or use our online appointment request form for scheduling convenience.
Do you provide child custody evaluation services?
Yes, we offer court-ordered child custody evaluations with detailed psychological assessments and comprehensive reporting for legal proceedings in Saline County.
Are distance counseling options available?
Yes, secure virtual counseling sessions are available for clients who prefer remote therapy or have difficulty attending in-person appointments at our Bryant location.
What mental health certifications do you hold?
We maintain multiple national certifications including Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Child Custody Evaluator, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, along with Arkansas state licensure.
