Meet Peri Reagan, LCSW

Teen & Adult Therapist in Bentonville, AR

Insight Is Great. But Change Is Even Better.

Therapy shouldn't leave you wondering... "That was a nice conversation...now what?" Peri Reagan believes therapy should be something you can actually use. Yes, you'll gain insight. Yes, you'll better understand yourself. But you'll also leave with practical strategies, healthier perspectives, and real tools you can use outside the therapy office. Because understanding your struggles is important. Learning how to move through them is life-changing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Peri works with teens (14+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, and unhealthy behavioral patterns. Her approach is collaborative, encouraging, and refreshingly honest—helping clients create meaningful change instead of staying stuck in the same cycles.

Let's Talk About What's Actually Getting in Your Way

Most people already know something isn't working. The challenge is figuring out why—and what to do differently. Maybe you're constantly overthinking. Maybe your relationships keep following the same frustrating pattern. Maybe you've tried changing before, only to find yourself right back where you started. Peri helps clients slow down long enough to recognize those patterns while developing practical strategies that create lasting change. Therapy isn't about becoming a different person. It's about becoming a healthier version of the person you already are.

Therapy That's Meant for Real Life

Life doesn't happen inside a counseling office. It happens during stressful workdays. Difficult conversations. Family dinners. Unexpected setbacks. That's why Peri believes therapy should prepare you for everyday life—not just help you process it.

Clients often leave sessions with:

• Practical coping skills

• Better communication strategies

• Clearer boundaries

• Greater self-awareness

• Action steps between sessions

• Realistic goals that feel achievable

Because progress doesn't happen once a week. It happens in the moments between appointments.

Evidence-Based Therapy with a Human Approach

Peri combines research-supported therapy techniques with genuine conversation, humor, compassion, and accountability. Depending on your goals, treatment may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Learn how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another while developing healthier ways of responding to anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Sometimes the question isn't "Why am I like this?" Sometimes it's "What's one thing I can do differently tomorrow?" SFBT helps clients identify strengths, build on what's already working, and make meaningful progress one step at a time.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Trauma affects far more than memories. It can influence relationships, confidence, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. TF-CBT provides structured, evidence-based support for healing from difficult experiences while building resilience for the future.

Motivational Interviewing

Change is hard. Motivational Interviewing helps clients work through uncertainty, strengthen internal motivation, and move toward goals that truly matter to them. Every therapy plan is individualized because every client's story—and every client's goals—are different.

Progress Over Perfection

Peri isn't interested in helping clients become perfect. She's interested in helping them become more authentic. More confident. More connected. Whether you're learning to communicate more effectively, developing healthier relationships, processing trauma, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, therapy is about steady progress—not impossible expectations. Small changes often become life-changing ones.

A Therapist Who Keeps It Real

Clients often describe Peri as approachable, genuine, and refreshingly honest. She believes therapy should feel like working with someone who's fully invested in your success—not someone who simply nods while you talk. You can expect sessions that are: Collaborative Compassionate Practical Goal-oriented Supportive Honest Judgment-free She'll celebrate your progress, challenge you when needed, and remind you that meaningful change is absolutely possible.

You don't have to stay stuck in the same patterns. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply looking for practical tools to create meaningful change, Peri is here to help. Schedule an appointment with Wellness & Courage Counseling Services and discover how therapy can become one of the most empowering investments you make in yourself.