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I strive to help others find happiness and direction by using empathy and acceptance to assist the client in learning how to utilize the tools that they need to heal and find peace again.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience supporting adults, teens, and children through life’s challenges. I’ve worked in outpatient, short-term inpatient, and residential settings, and I have a particular passion for helping adults navigate the transitions that come with aging. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, and I strive to help my clients discover new perspectives, identify their goals, and take meaningful steps toward creating a more fulfilling life.
I earned my Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas and hold certification in tech-assisted counseling. I use a client-centered approach to help individuals identify what they want to achieve and develop personalized plans to reach their goals, always honoring their autonomy and lived experience.
Life can be difficult, especially when faced with pain, loss, or unexpected change. I know the importance of having someone who listens without judgment and provides genuine support. I invite you to reach out so we can work together on building the clarity, healing, and strength needed to make your life what you want it to be.
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Life can be challenging and it's so much easier when we don't have to do it alone....
Life can be challenging and it's so much easier when we don't have to do it alone.
Pam Goucher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Arkansas and Tennessee with over 30 years of experience. She has worked with clients who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, parenting and relationship issues.
Pam earned her Bachelor's degree Behavioral Sciences from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, and her Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Her counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her therapy style is eclectic, though she tends to lean more towards cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and family origin issues.
Pam believes it's important to remember that whatever you're feeling is normal for what you are experiencing. Anyone in your situation would most likely be feeling the same way. You will figure it out together. Pam looks forward to working with you from the very first session.
Some are living, others are existing. Live your life no matter what path you choose....
Some are living, others are existing. Live your life no matter what path you choose.
Christina Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy across various clinical settings. She specializes in working with children ages 4 and up, supporting those navigating ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment challenges. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist and is known for her compassionate, strengths-based approach that fosters connection, resilience, and healing in every session.
Christina earned her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She integrates play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to meet clients where they are and guide them toward growth. Her calm presence and deep empathy create a safe space for meaningful transformation.
Clients working with Christina can expect a warm, supportive environment where they feel seen and understood. She is passionate about helping individuals process life’s challenges and tap into their inner strength. Christina empowers clients to embrace healing, build confidence, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
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Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Conway, AR helps people who have an obsession with playing video games as well as with internet gaming disorder. People may have mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder if they struggle to control how often or how long they game. The symptoms of internet gaming disorder may include deceiving loved ones about when and how often they play, thinking constantly about gaming, and using video games as a distraction from real-world problems.
Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Conway helps those who suffer by assisting them in regaining control over video gaming. In addition, it can help them cope with the negative effects of video game addiction counseling from anxiety to depression, insomnia, and more.
Video game addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of video game addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent and severity of their problem and those that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in the first weeks to months of therapy.
Many are using video games to escape the stress of daily life, and many are forming an emotional attachment to gaming. Many people are also turning to interventions that traditionally serve addicts. Computer Gaming Addicts Anonymous and Online Gamers Anonymous have formed and base their programs upon the principles in Alcoholics Anonymous. People are also turning to counseling and mental health interventions to overcome compulsive video game use.
The counselors at Thriveworks Conway have met with many adolescents and adults who want to take back control of when and how long the play video games. We know what it takes to regain impulse control and have seen many people overcome their compulsive gaming habits. Reach out today to schedule your first video game addiction counseling session.
A lot of people use the term “video game addiction” for what The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) formally labels “internet gaming disorder.” In all practicality, they are referring to the same phenomenon: when people cannot self-regulate how often and how long they play video games. The DSM-5 calls for further study before labeling internet gaming disorder an addiction.
According to the DSM-5, people may have a severe, moderate, or mild form of internet gaming disorder depending upon how many of the following symptoms are displayed:
If parents or guardians are concerned that their children may have internet gaming disorder, the same symptoms apply to adolescents. They may also display the following if they are gaming compulsively:
Much research is being conducted about how video game use can become compulsive, but one factor may be the way that video games are written. Many social networking games, mobile games, and massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG) utilizing compulsion loops, also known as core loops to keep players interested in their narratives.
Compulsion loops utilize a series of interlocking challenges and rewards wherein each reward loops into the next challenge. At the same time, players’ brains are releasing dopamine, connecting the experience with the feeling of pleasure.
The game, Monster Hunter, is one of many games that utilize compulsion loops. The game gives players a challenge: to kill monsters. When players successfully complete the challenge, they receive a reward: powers from the slain monster transfer to their avatar. This reward leads into the next challenge: more powers allow players to battle more monsters. The cycle continues endlessly. With each loop, the brain also releases dopamine, making the experience pleasurable for players.
Did you recognize some of the symptoms of internet gaming disorder? Have you seen them in your child? If so, you or your child may be among the many people who are struggling. Know that many people are also finding the help they need through therapy.
If you are ready to start therapy, know that Thriveworks Conway has appointments available. We see children, teen, and adults who are battling internet gaming disorder.
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