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A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If English is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a English-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown Fort Smith, the suburbs of Fort Smith, other nearby places such as Rogers, Bentonville, or anywhere else in Arkansas, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed English-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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work together to help you increase insight, increase coping tools, and decrease unhelpful trauma reactions. By working through past trauma/adversity in a safe space, you will make more movement toward your values and authentic self.

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My therapeutic style is client-centered and collaborative, providing a safe space for clients to share. I tailor treatment to fit an individual's unique needs and provide trauma informed, culturally competent, and affirmative care.

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Together, we will take a compassionate and nonjudgmental look at your experiences, behaviors, and relationships, and I will help you identify prominent themes and patterns arising across various contexts so that we can identify areas for change.


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Together, we will take a compassionate and nonjudgmental look at your experiences, behaviors, and relationships, and I will help you identify prominent themes and patterns arising across various contexts so that we can identify areas for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, and I work closely with each client to create a unique experience that is tailored to their specific challenges and needs. My primary goals are to help clients better understand themselves and practice self-compassion.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Discrimination
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Meghan Kean
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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.


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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.

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Let me help YOU get unstuck. What I have found through my years of experience is that changes in life (i.e. both wanted and unwanted) can be difficult. I can help you navigate those bumps, so you start seeing the growth within YOU.


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Let me help YOU get unstuck. What I have found through my years of experience is that changes in life (i.e. both wanted and unwanted) can be difficult. I can help you navigate those bumps, so you start seeing the growth within YOU.

Something to know about my approach is:

I focus on mindfulness and acceptance. That doesn't mean we sit idly by. It means we practice self-compassion, set realistic goals for where we are in life, and make time for self. This is essential for women, as caring for others can wear us down.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Depression
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North Shore OCD Women's Treatment Center, Ltd. Kathi Fine Abitbol, PhD
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Use the most effective treatment available, with the goal of getting your OCD into full remission. OCD is treatable and manageable and I will encourage you at a pace that is right for you. Take back the power to create your life as you want it.


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Use the most effective treatment available, with the goal of getting your OCD into full remission. OCD is treatable and manageable and I will encourage you at a pace that is right for you. Take back the power to create your life as you want it.

Something to know about my approach is:

Empathic, motivating and straight-forward. We collaborate to tailor sessions to meet your needs. We use your strengths to both empower you to reach your goals as well as to help you with areas of concern. I guide you but you remain in control.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
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