A Way Forward, PLLC is a trauma-informed counseling practice based in Arkansas, USA, offering licensed therapy services to individuals seeking healing, clarity, and sustainable growth.

This website was created not only to connect individuals with professional counseling services but also to serve as a resource hub for those seeking support and psychoeducation; regardless of location or client status. We know that in times when traditional support systems feel out of reach, symptoms can escalate quickly. That’s why we’ve built this platform to offer accessible, neuroscience-informed resources grounded in empathy and ethical care.

Therapy Tools:

Our Therapy Tools section includes downloadable resources based on evidence-based science, including neurobiology and trauma-informed principles. These tools are not a substitute for therapy, and we strongly encourage using them alongside professional services; never in place of them.

We understand that not all coping strategies work for everyone. That’s why we’re continuously adding to this section to offer a more inclusive range of options. These resources are designed to enhance self-understanding, reinforce healthy skills, and support the therapeutic process when applicable.

If you're unsure how to find mental health services in your area, please feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to guide you toward support in your region.

A Way Forward Studio: 

A Way Forward Studio is the educational and creative branch of our practice, offering client-friendly visuals, psychoeducational tools, and comforting merchandise like stickers and prints. These items are designed to build awareness, foster reflection, and share gentle encouragement.

Merchandise and downloads are never marketed as therapy, and we are mindful of maintaining clear ethical boundaries between professional care and creative expression. The studio is a space for mental health enthusiasts, therapists, and supporters; not an extension of the therapy relationship.

Links to A Way Forward Studio are ONLY found on our blog. This is a way to separate our professional therapeutic services from our personal story.

Our Hope for You

Whether you’re a client, a fellow mental health professional, or someone simply seeking support: we hope this space offers warmth, clarity, and a few tools to help you take the next step forward.

If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact emergency services or your local crisis line.