Amy Ference, Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Amy Ference

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
3 years in practice

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ― John Muir

Traditional talk therapy isn't a fit for everyone. If you're in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, and have faced challenges with therapy before, my experiential, nature-based approach could be the solution. I offer individual walk-and-talk sessions and group therapy courses that blend Adventure Therapy principles with somatic experiencing and Gestalt therapy techniques. I specialize in anxiety and trauma, but I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues (see list below). Whether we're hiking in the woods, floating down a river, or meeting virtually, my goal is to guide clients towards a more authentic life by deepening their self-awareness. I look forward to meeting you where you are, and finding out how, together, we can get you where you want to be. Schedule a free 15-minute virtual or in-person consultation to get started.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanSelf-identitySelf-identifySpiritual, not religiousUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
7:00 am 2:00 pm
Mon
closed
Tue
7:00 am 5:30 pm
Wed
closed
Thu
closed
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Behavior Modification
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Experiential Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Sleep Restriction
  • Play Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location 1 of 2

  • Office Building

    2031 Green Acres RoadFayetteville, AR 72703

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
  • Area Trails

    Other

    West Kessler Mountain RoadFayetteville, AR 72701

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed
    • Emotional support animals allowed

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$35 — $110per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Other

Credentials

Licenses

  • LAC

    Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling

    A2309010, Arkansas

Certificates

  • Somatic Soul-Based Trauma Training

    Somatic Nature Therapy Institute

Publications

  • CAPS Adventure Therapy Group With University Recreation + Wellness Returns

    2025, UArk News

    https://news.uark.edu/articles/75584/caps-adventure-therapy-group-with-university-recreation-wellness-returns

  • Adventure Therapy Addresses Student Anxiety

    2025, Inside Higher Ed

    https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/health-wellness/2025/02/27/combating-college-student-anxiety-climbing-kayaking