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Discover how starting therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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I am grateful you are here and my hope is that I can help you with the challenges you are having right now.

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I believe in meeting people where they are, helping people to recognize their strengths, and helping people to help themselves.

Sharon Odom

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

I aim to help the client understand that what one thinks affects how one feels.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I use tools such as a workbook on anxiety, which has exercises about relearning your thoughts if you are having problems with negative thoughts.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients show improvement by reporting to or displaying to the clinician that they are able to replace more negative thoughts with positive ones.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can work on being more aware of negative thoughts and try to replace them with positive ones. If they have homework, it can help with working on this.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can work on replacing negative/anxious self-talk with positive/calming self-talk.

Starting Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Maumelle, AR—Therapists and Counselors

In research studies, cognitive behavioral therapy brought substantial and sustainable change into client’s lives by first addressing their thoughts. CBT proved an effective treatment for many physical, relational, mental, social, and psychological challenges, and in fact, it brought measurable relief to anxiety and depression clients. One of the biggest reasons for its success is that CBT equips clients with emotional and cognitive skills that they use long after therapy ends.

The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Maumelle offer cognitive behavioral therapy, and we have seen first-hand the power that a changed attitude can bring. Reach out today to get started.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What Is It?

As a therapeutic method, cognitive behavioral therapy is intensely practical. In any given session, clients and therapists will work through a real situation the client is facing. Examples of such issues may include…

  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Mood swings
  • Self-destructive habits
  • Depression
  • Self-mutilation
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • General health issues
  • Child and adolescent issues
  • Insomnia
  • Anger management
  • Drug and/or alcohol addiction
  • Relationship issues

Cognitive Distortions: Untrue, Negative Thoughts

Interpreting a situation inaccurately can lead to uncomfortable emotions and unhelpful actions. Interrupting these cognitive distortions before they escalate into actions means being able to recognize them. A few examples of cognitive distortions follow:

  • Polarized or “black and white” thinking—putting every life situation into an either-or category. There is no room for shades or grey or in-betweens.
  • Blaming—finding fault anywhere and everywhere. Often, blame is misplaced, and often, it is unhelpful to the current circumstances.
  • Catastrophizing—expecting devastation, calamity, and failure. Any normal setback or obstacles becomes a sign of the catastrophe to come.
  • Control fallacies—taking too much control over a situation (feeling guilty for one’s spouse’s addiction) or abdicating legitimate control within a situation (blaming luck, fate, or a higher power for one’s own choices).
  • Filtering—negating anything positive so that one only sees the negative within the world.
  • Overgeneralization—taking a lesson from one experience and applying it universally, even to other situations that are not logically connected.
  • Emotional reasoning—equating one’s internal emotional reality with an external situation. Many competent people feel incompetent from time to time.
  • Personalization—taking other people’s actions as a direct reflection of oneself. For example, if a friend cannot meet for coffee, then that means I am a boring person (when in reality, that friend may just be busy with work).

Schedule an Appointment for CBT Counseling at Thriveworks Maumelle

Think back to the positive change you thought of a few moments ago. What would it look like to have help changing your thought patterns so that goal could become a reality? If you are ready to meet with a therapist, know that Thriveworks Maumelle offers cognitive behavioral therapy, and we have appointments available.

When you contact our office, a real person will answer your call (no voicemail, no automated response). New clients often have their appointment the same week. Weekend and evening appointments are offered, and most insurance plans are accepted.

Let’s work together for a positive change. Call Thriveworks Maumelle today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Maumelle therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS

  • Arkansas Health and Wellness - Ambetter

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Maumelle
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Maumelle reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I cannot say enough good about this place. They honestly do strive to get you in to see a practitioner quickly. And the importance of being seen soon to someone who is at a bad psychological point cannot be understated. It can, literally, mean the difference between life and death. After years of no longer being able to trust mental health providers due to so much misdiagnosis I reached out to Thriveworks. I asked for a particular practitioner, and they had me in to see her the following day. Kristy's approach was welcoming, empathetic, friendly, and down-to-earth. She did not speak down to me as a patient, but she made a comfortable effort to connect from the beginning. Gaining my trust over several weeks she was able to start showing me some things no one ever took the time to extract. She found me at the precipice of a terrible situation and worked me back from the ledge. Her input to Zack, along with his personable and empathetic personality, finally got me on medications that actually have improved my situation more than I could have ever imagined. The combination of her therapy and the medications have me, for the first time in decades, recognizing a hope for the future. All I can say is if you are that person who has lost hope and feels as though you have no purpose, let the Thriveworks team have a chance to show you a you even you didn't know existed. Without hyperbole I can honestly say I owe my life going forward to Kristy and Zack.
Read more I cannot say enough good about this place. They honestly do strive to get you in to see a practitioner quickly. And the importance of being seen soon to someone who is at a bad psychological point cannot be understated. It can, literally, mean the difference between life and death. After years of no longer being able to trust mental health providers due to so much misdiagnosis I reached out to Thriveworks. I asked for a particular practitioner, and they had me in to see her the following day. Kristy's approach was welcoming, empathetic, friendly, and down-to-earth. She did not speak down to me as a patient, but she made a comfortable effort to connect from the beginning. Gaining my trust over several weeks she was able to start showing me some things no one ever took the time to extract. She found me at the precipice of a terrible situation and worked me back from the ledge. Her input to Zack, along with his personable and empathetic personality, finally got me on medications that actually have improved my situation more than I could have ever imagined. The combination of her therapy and the medications have me, for the first time in decades, recognizing a hope for the future. All I can say is if you are that person who has lost hope and feels as though you have no purpose, let the Thriveworks team have a chance to show you a you even you didn't know existed. Without hyperbole I can honestly say I owe my life going forward to Kristy and Zack.
Maumelle Oct 2019
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★★★★★
After working with Zack for a year I would say that he is very dependable and does show concern for his patients. There is never any problem with following hospital policy. Always a good man to have on your team.
Read more After working with Zack for a year I would say that he is very dependable and does show concern for his patients. There is never any problem with following hospital policy. Always a good man to have on your team.
Maumelle Aug 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Zacks a wonderful guy to see. He really listens to all your concerns and explains your treatment options in detail. Anyone that sees him is going to feel comfortable talking to him and not have that feeling as if your talking to a stranger.
Read more Zacks a wonderful guy to see. He really listens to all your concerns and explains your treatment options in detail. Anyone that sees him is going to feel comfortable talking to him and not have that feeling as if your talking to a stranger.
Maumelle Aug 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I've dealt with severe anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, and have seen multiple providers to try and get control of my emotions. I thought I was a lost cause until I found Zack. He was the first "medicine guy" that I met with that actually got me! He has a calming demeanor and had me very comfortable from the very first appointment. He's easy to work with and actually cares about how I'm feeling! Seeing Zack was the best decision I could have made. Now I'm feeling much better and finally feel like I can breathe. Thank you Zack and Thriveworks for all you do!
Read more I've dealt with severe anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, and have seen multiple providers to try and get control of my emotions. I thought I was a lost cause until I found Zack. He was the first "medicine guy" that I met with that actually got me! He has a calming demeanor and had me very comfortable from the very first appointment. He's easy to work with and actually cares about how I'm feeling! Seeing Zack was the best decision I could have made. Now I'm feeling much better and finally feel like I can breathe. Thank you Zack and Thriveworks for all you do!
Maumelle Aug 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I would like to thank you for helping out a family member in need. North Little Rock isn't far away and that made everything easy for a depression/anxiety patient. Office was easy to get to.
Read more I would like to thank you for helping out a family member in need. North Little Rock isn't far away and that made everything easy for a depression/anxiety patient. Office was easy to get to.
Maumelle Aug 2018
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Curtiss Robinson gave an excellent presentation at the Senior Services Network meeting this month. He was very engaging with the group and we all learned something to improve our relationships.
Read more Curtiss Robinson gave an excellent presentation at the Senior Services Network meeting this month. He was very engaging with the group and we all learned something to improve our relationships.
Maumelle Feb 2018
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
We had the privilege of having Curtiss Robinson speak at our Senior Services Network lunch, he did a great job. Excellent speaker, kept everyone engaged, his message on building relationships was timely and practical.
Read more We had the privilege of having Curtiss Robinson speak at our Senior Services Network lunch, he did a great job. Excellent speaker, kept everyone engaged, his message on building relationships was timely and practical.
Maumelle Feb 2018
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★★★★★
Ms. Tenethrea Buffington is the best! I went in telling her that I didn't believe in coaching/therapy, well I was wrong. She help me in my difficult situation and I could not be more happy with where I stand with it.
Read more Ms. Tenethrea Buffington is the best! I went in telling her that I didn't believe in coaching/therapy, well I was wrong. She help me in my difficult situation and I could not be more happy with where I stand with it.
Maumelle Mar 2017
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Maumelle is located at the intersection of Country Club Pkwy and Maumelle Road, across the street from Regions Bank. We currently share the building with David’s Burgers and are next door to the Childcare Network daycare center.

Phone number

(501) 381-1913

Languages spoken by AR providers

  • English
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