Yes. Therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for depression and anxiety. At CPC, licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches — including cognitive-behavioral (CBT) techniques — combined with a faith perspective to help clients identify what is driving their symptoms and develop lasting strategies for relief. Many clients experience meaningful improvement within weeks of beginning treatment. Depression and anxiety can make life feel smaller than it should be. They can rob you of energy, joy, clarity, and the ability to engage fully in your relationships and your purpose. You don't have to accept that as your normal. Individual therapy at CPC helps adults explore the roots of their depression or anxiety, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping tools, and — for those who desire it — understand how their faith and their struggles intersect. For some clients, medication management alongside therapy produces the best outcomes, and our psychiatric team is available for that as well. You are not broken. You are not beyond help. Please reach out.

Yes. CPC specializes in trauma therapy using the most effective evidence-based approaches available, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Brainspotting. These treatments are proven to reduce trauma symptoms and PTSD — and CPC delivers them with a compassionate, faith-informed perspective. Many people don't realize they are carrying the effects of trauma. Trauma is not just the result of dramatic events like combat or natural disasters — it can develop from childhood neglect, abusive relationships, accidents, losses, or prolonged stress. If you find yourself feeling stuck, reacting intensely to ordinary situations, struggling to sleep, or feeling disconnected from your life and relationships, trauma may be a factor. EMDR, CPT, and Brainspotting each work in different ways to help the brain process what has happened and reduce its ongoing impact on your daily life. Your clinician at CPC will help determine which approach is the best fit for your specific situation. Healing from trauma is possible. We have walked with many clients through this — and we would be honored to walk with you.

Yes. CPC offers evidence-based counseling for adults struggling with addiction and substance abuse in Conway and Cabot, AR. Services are delivered through weekly individual therapy sessions and may include relevant family members. This is outpatient counseling — not residential treatment — but may meet some court-ordered counseling requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific situation. Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a complex condition involving the brain, the body, emotions, and often unresolved pain. At CPC, we provide a space free from judgment where you can do honest, meaningful work toward freedom from substance use. We also understand that addiction rarely exists in isolation. It is often connected to depression, anxiety, trauma, or relational wounds. Our clinicians address these underlying issues alongside the substance use, because sustainable recovery always requires treating the whole person. Family members can be involved in the therapeutic process when appropriate, as the ripple effects of addiction affect the entire family system.

Yes. CPC offers counseling for grief after miscarriage and pregnancy loss in Conway and Cabot, AR. This is recognized as disenfranchised grief — a real and significant loss that is too often dismissed. Our clinicians, including those Certified in Thanatology, provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for this very real grieving process. Losing a pregnancy — at any stage — is a profound loss. Yet it is frequently minimized or met with awkward silence by those around you. You may feel isolated in your grief, unsure whether what you're feeling is "normal," or pressured to move on before you're ready. Your grief is real. Your loss is real. And you deserve support. CPC's grief clinicians are trained to walk with you through exactly this kind of loss — with care, with patience, and with a deep respect for the full weight of what you have experienced.

Absolutely. You do not need to be suffering from a serious condition to benefit from counseling at CPC. Many of our clients come to us navigating significant life stress, burnout, major transitions — a job change, a move, a health diagnosis, the loss of a relationship — or simply the feeling that something is off. Counseling can help you find clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with purpose. One of the most persistent myths about therapy is that it's only for people in crisis. The truth is that counseling is for anyone who wants to live more fully — who wants to think more clearly, relate more deeply, and move through hard seasons with more grace and less pain. At CPC, we help clients identify what is getting in the way of their effectiveness and wellbeing — and then work toward real, lasting change. That process is valuable whether you're in a clinical crisis or simply carrying more than you can comfortably hold.

Yes. CPC provides confidential counseling and consultation for pastors, executives, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and others in high-pressure professional roles. We understand the unique strains and expectations these roles carry — and we provide a safe, discreet space to address personal wellbeing, leadership challenges, and spiritual health. People in highly visible leadership roles often delay seeking help because of the stigma, the perceived need to appear strong, or the concern that seeking therapy might undermine others' confidence in them. We understand those concerns — and we are committed to the kind of professional confidentiality that makes honest work possible. CPC also offers organizational consultation for churches, ministries, and businesses seeking mental health support for their teams. Visit our Consultation and Trainings page to learn more.

Yes. CPC partners with churches, schools, businesses, and ministries throughout Arkansas to provide mental health consultation, subsidized counseling for members and employees, and professional training on topics like suicide prevention, stress management, trauma awareness, and team cohesion. Contact info@cpcarkansas.com to discuss a customized partnership. Past partnerships have included: consulting with public school staff on workplace challenges, providing church-subsidized counseling for congregants, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness counseling for corporations, training teams on suicide risk assessment, classroom management, appropriate professional boundaries, parenting coordination, and marital health. CPC's team can also consult individually with pastors, attorneys, executives, and entrepreneurs to help them navigate their professional roles from a mental health perspective. All of these services can be customized to your organization's specific needs and culture. Learn more on our Consultation, Collaboration, and Trainings page or reach out to begin the conversation.

CPC is unique in offering both licensed, evidence-based mental health care and a deeply held Christian perspective — not one or the other. Our team includes clinicians with specialized credentials in areas such as grief (CT), trauma (EMDR, CPT, Brainspotting), and blended family therapy (Smart Stepfamily), as well as psychiatric providers. We also offer intensive marriage therapy, Spravato, and organizational partnerships — a fuller range of services than most practices. What makes CPC genuinely different: Faith and Science Together: We are licensed mental health professionals who are also committed Christ-followers. We don't have to choose between good therapy and a biblical foundation — we bring both. Specialized Credentials: Clinicians Certified in Thanatology for grief care. Trained and certified EMDR therapists. A Recognized Smart Stepfamily Therapy Provider. Dr. Stephen Bell, LMFT with 15+ years of intensive marriage therapy experience. Integrated Psychiatric Care: Our psychiatric team works alongside therapists for a true multidisciplinary approach. Intensive Marriage Therapy: Multi-hour extended sessions and full weekend intensives for couples who need more than weekly hours. Spravato: One of the few practices in Arkansas offering this breakthrough treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Multiple Locations and Online Therapy: Conway, Cabot, and anywhere in Arkansas via telehealth.

Yes — therapy is one of the most well-researched and effective interventions in all of healthcare. Decades of research show that counseling produces meaningful, lasting improvement for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and many other challenges. At CPC, we are committed to using evidence-based approaches — and we have seen the difference they make in people's lives. It's worth being honest: therapy takes effort. It requires showing up, being open, and doing work — sometimes uncomfortable work — between sessions. It is not a quick fix. But for people who engage genuinely, the results are often transformative. We also believe that transformation is not only psychological — it is spiritual. At CPC, we hold to the conviction that God is at work in the healing process, that He is not indifferent to your struggles, and that He is able to do far more than we could ask or imagine. That conviction is not just a philosophical position — it is something we carry into every session as active hope on your behalf. You are worth the investment. And the help you're looking for is real.