Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Fayetteville, AR

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) with a passion for supporting children and adults on their journey toward healing and growth. I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) and Master of Science (MS) degrees from John Brown University.

I specialize in working with children ages 5 and up, as well as women navigating life’s challenges. I have been in the education field for over 37 years as a teacher and school counselor and over a decade as a licensed professional counselor.

If you or your child are struggling, you don’t have to walk through it alone—I am here to support you every step of the way.

Seeking help takes courage, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and respected without judgment. I believe that every person's story is unique, and mental health care should reflect that. My goal is to build a collaborative relationship where we work together to understand your concerns, identify your strengths, and develop a treatment plan that aligns with your values and goals.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based medication management while taking the time to understand the whole person, not just symptoms.

Hello! My name is Chantal Kelsey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 14 years of experience in the social work field. The treatment areas I specialize in are depression, anxiety, and trauma.

My goal is to meet you where you are in life and help you make the transformation you want. I truly believe everyone has the strength to make the changes they want in their life.

You might be feeling exhausted from holding everything together, anxious about the future, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit who you are. I work primarily with women and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, and trauma that can be hard to put into words. Many of my clients are new to therapy or haven’t always felt culturally safe or understood in past spaces. With me, you don’t have to shrink yourself or explain your whole identity just to be believed. Together, we’ll work toward you feeling more grounded, more confident, and more like yourself again.

I am open minded, kind, direct, and empowering. I encourage others to improve their skills.

Many of the people I work with are intelligent, capable, and doing their best to keep up with the demands of daily life, yet internally they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. You may find yourself constantly overthinking, struggling to stay organized, starting tasks but having difficulty finishing them, or feeling frustrated that things seem harder for you than they do for others. Perhaps your mind rarely slows down, your to-do list feels impossible to tackle, or you're carrying anxiety, stress, or depression that leaves you feeling drained and disconnected from the life you want to be living. Therapy can be a place to better understand what's getting in the way and develop strategies that actually work for you.

If trauma, anxiety, or shame has been shaping your life in ways you're ready to change, you don't have to figure it out alone. I believe life is meant for living, not just surviving. I work with adults and teens navigating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and the patterns that quietly disconnect us from who we really are. My goal is to help you find your way back to the most authentic version of yourself.

I believe we’re all doing the best we can, and that belief guides my work as a therapist. I care deeply about people and feel honored to be someone you can bring the hard things to. I’m down-to-earth, professional, and shaped by a diverse background that led me to counseling as my life’s work.