Founding Directory · Arkansas
Find a Founding Therapist in Arkansas
Why mental health access is harder in Arkansas
Arkansas has a population of 3,045,637 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 16.9 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Three of every four counties are federally designated mental health shortage areas. The most-requested area of care is Depression, and Little Rock accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Arkansas
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Arkansas under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Arkansas plus in-person care in Little Rock and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Arkansas clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Arkansas, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Arkansas residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Arkansas as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Arkansas
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Arkansas?
0 licensed clinicians in Arkansas have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Arkansas?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Arkansas. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Arkansas?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Arkansas?
Depression is the most-requested area of care in Arkansas, and CBT is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Arkansas?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.