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Adam Persenaire

Adam Persenaire, LCSW

Arkansas

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LCSW - Stress and trauma focus

  • Guilt and shame
  • Grief and loss
  • Attachment concerns

About Adam

Adam Persenaire is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Adam writes plainly about helping people manage difficult feelings and make practical changes in daily life.

He works with adults who are carrying guilt or shame related to relationships, past choices, or ongoing life roles. Sessions commonly look at how old patterns of thinking keep painful feelings alive. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and loneliness.

Adam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions around clear goals. Conversations tend to be direct and practical. He helps people notice unhelpful habits, test new ways of responding, and build small routines that reduce overwhelm.

Clients can expect a focus on communication and problem-solving when relationships or money create stress. He also supports people facing divorce, midlife transitions, and questions about purpose. Work on forgiveness, control issues, and impulsivity is described in straightforward terms, not as quick fixes.

Adam offers help in English and practices within Arkansas. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The process is intended to make the initial steps simple for someone already feeling burdened by guilt or shame.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Adam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, which helps with anxiety, low mood, and persistent guilt by clarifying the links between thoughts and feelings. Another approach concentrates on behavioral experiments and small action steps to test new ways of coping, which suits problems like avoidance, impulsivity, and low motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the process.

The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help someone keep momentum while addressing guilt, shame, grief, or relationship stress with a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Arkansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. Conversations focus on noticing patterns, testing new behaviors, and setting clear goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life issues.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Arkansas and practices there.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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