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Ginger Blacksmith, LPC

Licensed counselor supporting healing and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety care
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Faith-based counseling

About Ginger Blacksmith

Ginger Blacksmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with 9 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, motivation and addiction, self-esteem concerns, grief, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting and career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues that often arise from family of origin or first responder and veteran roles.

Ginger approaches therapy with a belief that positive change is possible for individuals and families. She blends evidence-based methods with faith-based counseling when clients prefer that perspective, focusing on empowerment and practical steps that foster greater confidence and improved coping. Her work emphasizes collaboration - partnering with each person to identify goals and build skills that reduce burdens and promote healthier functioning.

Ginger holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, indicating formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services. She also works with international clients. At this time, Ginger is not accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ginger Blacksmith have?

Ginger Blacksmith has 9 years of professional experience.

Is Ginger Blacksmith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AR LPC P1701223.

In which languages does Ginger Blacksmith provide therapy?

Ginger provides therapy in English.

Where is Ginger Blacksmith located?

Ginger is located in Arkansas.

How can I work with Ginger Blacksmith as my therapist?

You can work with Ginger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Ginger Blacksmith work with international clients?

Yes, Ginger works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ginger Blacksmith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Ginger is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ginger uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person's priorities guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy and the client-therapist relationship and can be helpful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating life transitions.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and to support healthier coping with day-to-day challenges.

For clients impacted by traumatic experiences, Ginger draws on trauma-focused techniques that help process painful events and develop safety, stabilization, and strategies to reclaim daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ginger works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership guides treatment planning and adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and ongoing support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

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