Support for children, parents, and families navigating big emotions, behavior challenges, and hard seasons.
Specialized Play Therapy and trauma-focused counseling in English and Spanish, helping you build practical skills for lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients in Siloam Springs and throughout Northwest Arkansas.
15-minute call · No commitment · Available in English and Spanish
Trusted by Arkansas Families
"We felt like Marcos was coming alongside us as a fellow parent."
"Our sessions gave us practical tools for interacting with our 4-year-old in creative and helpful ways. He helped us reflect on our parenting with kindness and empathy, and helped us make plans and set doable goals. Since we did the sessions as a couple, we also gained common language as parents that we can refer back to as we move forward. We felt encouraged and empowered throughout the process."
A Grounded, Practical Approach toFamily Well-Being
Counseling works best when it is practical, compassionate, and tailored to real family life. Through play therapy and collaborative conversations, we work together to understand what's driving the difficulty and build skills that create lasting relief.
Empathetic Approach
Creating a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and valued for who you are.
Specialized Training
Master's degree in Counseling with specialized training in Play Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) from John Brown University.
Bilingual Services
Professional counseling available in both English and Spanish throughout Arkansas.
Ways I help
Individual Counseling
For teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, or a big change in life.
Play Therapy
Children work things out through play. I use it to help kids with big feelings, worry, and hard changes.
Couples Counseling
For couples who feel more like roommates, or opponents, than partners.
Family Counseling
For families stuck in the same conflicts, or going through a big change together.
Parenting Support
Practical help for parents, from one parent to another.
Your Clear Path to Getting Started
Simple, straightforward steps to start counseling
01
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We will discuss your specific needs, answer your questions, and determine if we are a good fit to work together.
02
Personalized Treatment Plan
Together, we will design a personalized plan based on your unique challenges, goals, and family dynamics.
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Begin Your Regular Sessions
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions with evidence-based tools and steady, practical support tailored to your family.
What We Are Working Toward Together
- Understanding what your child is really trying to communicate during meltdowns, and responding with calm instead of frustration
- Having concrete, everyday tools to steady anxiety and big feelings without feeling constantly overwhelmed
- Being on the same page with your partner, sharing a common parenting language, and feeling like a team again
- Moving through hard seasons with clarity, without feeling like you have to carry everything alone
- More breathing room and laughter in your home, knowing you don't have to have everything figured out to move forward
You're Not Alone in Feeling This Way
Common Doubts Before Taking the First Step
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. These are the most common hesitations people have before reaching out, and how I actually approach them.
I'm not 'broken' enough for therapy. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to therapy during relatively stable times to build resilience, improve relationships, or work toward personal goals. In fact, working with a therapist before things feel overwhelming often prevents bigger challenges down the road.
Therapy is too expensive / I can't afford it. Quality mental healthcare should be accessible. I keep my rate at a flat $89 per 50-minute session, which is significantly lower than average private practice rates in Northwest Arkansas ($130 to $175). While I don't bill insurance directly, I provide detailed superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, and we discuss payment openly during your free consultation.
I don't have time for weekly sessions. Therapy should fit into your real life. We can meet weekly or bi-weekly depending on your goals and schedule. In addition to in-person sessions in Siloam Springs, I offer secure Telehealth throughout Arkansas so you can meet without commuting.
What if the therapist judges my family or my choices? My job is never to evaluate or judge you. As a counselor and a parent, I know how hard life and parenting can be. My goal is to create a calm, safe room where you and your child can be completely honest without fear of criticism.
Still have questions? The best way to know if therapy is right for you is a free 15-minute consultation.
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