Retrospect Counseling Paragould/Jonesboro

08/28/2026

✨ WELCOME TO THE TEAM, EMILY! ✨

We are so excited to welcome Emily Shelton to the Retrospect Counseling team as our Administrative Assistant! 🤍

Emily will be helping keep things running smoothly at the front desk as well as supporting our team so we can continue providing the best possible experience for our clients.

We’re so happy to have her as part of the Retrospect family and can’t wait for you all to get to see her smiling face as you walk in! 🌿

Welcome, Emily! We’re so glad you’re here! 🤍

08/26/2026

✨We would like to congratulate our employee Jessica Danaho on her new position as our Paragould/Jonesboro office Administrative Coordinator. ✨

Jessica has worked here since February and has been such an important asset to this business. We are thankful for her dedication to her work and look forward to seeing how she will grow in this new position.

🎉Congratulations Jessica!🎉

08/07/2026

🧠 FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT REMINDER

Understanding the Impact of Trauma & The Road to Recovery

Trauma can affect much more than our memories. It can influence how we think, feel, respond to stress, connect with others, and experience the world around us. Sometimes the brain and body continue reacting to past experiences long after the danger has passed.

Join Doug Strickland for a free community education event designed to make trauma and recovery easier to understand—and to provide practical information you can use in everyday life.

07/24/2026

🧠 NEW at Retrospect Counseling: Trauma & Emotional Regulation Group – 8 Week Course

Your brain learned to survive. Now it's time to learn how to heal.

Do you struggle with anxiety, feeling constantly on edge, emotional overwhelm, panic, irritability, difficulty sleeping, or feeling disconnected from yourself? These may be signs that your nervous system is still responding to past stress or trauma. In addition to evidence-based psychotherapy, this group introduces practical nervous system regulation strategies—including mindfulness, gentle yoga, sauna, and cold water immersion—to help participants develop healthy coping skills and support emotional regulation as part of a comprehensive approach to healing.

The Trauma & Emotional Regulation Group is an 8-week therapist-led group program designed to help you better understand how trauma affects the brain and body while teaching practical skills to restore emotional balance and resilience.

Throughout this program, you'll learn:

✅ How trauma changes the brain and nervous system
✅ The difference between "Big T" and "Little t" trauma
✅ Why your brain can become "stuck in trauma time"
✅ How to regulate overwhelming emotions and reduce stress
✅ Grounding and nervous system regulation techniques (mindfulness, yoga, cold water immersion)
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills for healthier thinking patterns
✅ EMDR-informed stabilization and coping strategies
✅ Practical tools to improve emotional resilience and daily functioning

This is not just a support group—it's a structured, evidence-informed program that equips you with lifelong skills to better manage stress, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

👥 Small Group Format (4-5 people per group)
📅 8 Weekly Sessions
📍 Retrospect Counseling & Wellness Center
📍 Jonesboro – 870-333-5300
📍 Paragould – 870-573-8033

Trauma and chronic stress may explain where you are—but it doesn't have to determine where you're going. Healing starts by learning how to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your life.

07/20/2026

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Local veteran and Licensed Professional Counselor Doug Strickland is continuing to expand access to comprehensive mental health and wellness services across Northeast Arkansas with the grand opening of Retrospect Wellness in Paragould on Friday, July 17.

07/19/2026

A huge **THANK YOU** to the Paragould Area Chamber of Commerce, our community leaders, family, friends, and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting celebrating **Retrospect Counseling & Retrospect Wellness**!

We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and overwhelming support as we continue our mission of serving Northeast Arkansas with compassionate mental health care and holistic wellness services.

With locations in **Paragould and Jonesboro**, we're proud to offer counseling, psychiatric medication management, massage therapy, facials, yoga, sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, and more—all designed to support healing of the mind and body.

Thank you for believing in our vision and being part of this exciting milestone. We look forward to serving our community for many years to come!

💙 We couldn't have done it without you!

06/26/2026

Now Accepting New Clients – Melanie Burns, LPC! 💙

Retrospect Counseling is excited to welcome Melanie Burns, LPC, who is now accepting new clients!

Melanie Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving Northeast Arkansas with more than 18 years' experience in the mental health field. She graduated from Arkansas State University in 2007 with her MRC. She is seasoned in her profession, having spent time working in school-based therapy and several community-based mental health outpatient settings over the years.

Melanie has been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy as well as TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and works with clients of all ages. She treats a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression and trauma.

Melanie's style is approachable and grounded. She focuses on creating a safe, human-to-human connection while using practical, present-moment strategies to help manage thoughts and emotions. She considers herself an old soul who enjoys multiple passions outside of therapy including photography, antiques, humor, and most things vintage.

At Retrospect Counseling, we believe that asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness. Our team is committed to helping you build resilience, restore hope, and achieve lasting emotional wellness.

📍 Now seeing clients in:

Paragould
Jonesboro

✅ Most major insurance plans accepted
✅ Self-pay options available
✅ In-person and telehealth appointments available (where applicable)

📅 Schedule your appointment today:
🌐 www.retrospectcounseling.com
📞 Contact us to get started.

Your journey toward healing begins with one conversation. Let Melanie help you take that first step. 💙

06/13/2026

We're honored to be featured in this story highlighting the mission behind Retrospect Counseling and Retrospect Wellness.

As a veteran, counselor, and business owner, I've spent years helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life's challenges. Along the way, I realized that healing isn't just about the mind—it's also about helping the body feel safe again.

That's why we built Retrospect Counseling and Retrospect Wellness: an integrated approach that addresses emotional, psychological, and physical well-being under one roof.

This article shares our story, our mission, and why we're committed to helping individuals throughout Arkansas find healing, resilience, and renewed hope.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with your care and supported our journey. Your courage, resilience, and commitment to growth inspire us every day.


Retrospect Wellness Center
retrospectwellness.com
Jonesboro & Paragould

Retrospect Counseling Services
retrospectcounseling.com
Jonesboro, Paragould, Ash Flat


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06/10/2026

🌿 Specialized Eating Disorder Therapy | Now Accepting Referrals

Eating disorders are among the most complex and medically serious mental health conditions — and effective, individualized treatment makes all the difference.

I provide individual therapy and counseling for clients across the spectrum of eating disorder diagnoses, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and more. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and centered on sustainable, whole-person recovery.

📋 For referring providers:
I am actively accepting new clients and welcome collaboration with physicians, dietitians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals. Coordinated care leads to better outcomes — and I'm committed to being a strong partner on your patient's treatment team.

💙 For those seeking help:
You deserve support from someone who truly understands what you're going through. Recovery is real, and it's possible for you.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As a veteran-owned business, Memorial Day holds a deep meaning in our hearts. We recognize not only the courage of those we lost, but also the lasting impact service and sacrifice can have on individuals, families, and communities.

This Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and support one another. 🇺🇸❤️