Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma Therapy for Adults & Couples | LGBTQ-Affirming | Somatic Experiencing & CBT | Arkansas & Illinois

Life doesn’t have to feel this hard, healing begins here.

Compassionate, inclusive, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy for adults and couples in Arkansas and Illinois. Heal from anxiety, stress, and life’s challenges with Somatic Experiencing and CBT.

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How Therapy Can Help You Find Relief and Balance

Many people carry tension, restlessness, or a sense of being “on edge” from past experiences. Therapy can help you reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and develop strategies for lasting change. Using both Somatic Experiencing and CBT, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges in a safe, inclusive, supportive space.

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Meet Amy Ballard, Your Therapist

I’m Amy Ballard, a therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting adults and couples in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health, hospital programs, research, group practices, and private practice. This breadth of experience allows me to meet clients where they are and provide care that truly fits their needs.

I provide a compassionate, inclusive, and LGBTQ-affirming space where people can feel seen, heard, and supported. My integrative approach blends Somatic Experiencing (SE) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients navigate anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences, fostering healing for both mind and body.

My goal is to help you build resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful change in your life, in a safe and supportive environment.

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Therapy Services for Adults and Couples

Personalized therapy for adults and couples in Arkansas and Illinois. Using Somatic Experiencing and talk therapy, I help clients manage anxiety, stress, and life’s challenges in an inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming space.