Gabi Chavarria

I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're a parent, guardian, teen, or young adult who feels stuck just trying to get through tomorrow, I want you to know that what you're experiencing makes sense. These are challenging times, and reaching out for support takes real courage. For over ten years, I've worked across inpatient, medical, school, home, and community settings, and I bring all of that experience to the NWA community through diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based counseling, and positive parenting resources. My practice, Amara Therapy, is built on a simple but powerful idea: healing starts when you learn to love your mind and heal with grace. That philosophy shapes everything about how I approach therapy. I hold space for the full complexity of your story while helping you move toward meaningful growth. My clinical work draws primarily on CBT-based frameworks, always filtered through a lens that's trauma-responsive, developmentally appropriate, and culturally affirming. I specialize in helping people navigate emotional reactivity tied to anxiety and mood concerns, self-esteem and identity questions, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the weight of systemic and generational stressors, particularly within marginalized communities. Counseling should never feel one-size-fits-all, so every session is shaped around what you actually need. Expect therapy with me to be active and practical. I incorporate hands-on activities, visual tools, and customized skill packets so what we work on together translates into real life. I also connect clients with referrals, community resources, and practical guidance like visual routines, because mental wellness extends far beyond our time together. If traditional therapy hasn't clicked for you before, my approach is designed to feel different. Specialties: I specialize in CBT-based strategies and coping skill development, focusing on parent collaboration to create clear, personalized goals tailored to your needs. My sessions are structured yet flexible, interactive, and centered on real-life application. Experienced with helping clients build greater self-awareness, I focus on improving communication and strengthening relationships to support lasting emotional wellness. Credentials & Experience: I bring over 10 years of experience delivering affirming, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and families across outpatient, inpatient, school, home, and community-based settings. I have provided comprehensive care coordination with a strong emphasis on wrap-around services that support lasting outcomes.

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