Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Kathryn Paige Jaggers, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 2569-C
- NPI
- 1801048723
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Kathryn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and grief
- LGBT affirming care
- Caregiver support
About Kathryn
Kathryn Paige Jaggers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arkansas with 26 years of practice. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain.
Her work focuses on practical problems people face day to day. She talks through communication problems, codependency, commitment concerns, family of origin issues, and isolation. She also addresses domestic violence, guilt and shame, and hospice or end-of-life planning for individuals and their caregivers.
Sessions look at how family patterns and workplace pressures affect current behavior. She helps clients name what is happening and try small changes that can reduce distress. Conversations include concrete steps for managing symptoms and improving interactions with others.
She brings long experience supporting people after abuse, discrimination, or loss. That includes helping people process trauma, work through grief, and consider forgiveness when it feels relevant. She also helps people living with co-morbid conditions balance emotional and medical concerns.
Her language of work is straightforward and direct. She emphasizes practical problem solving, clearer communication, and realistic plans people can use between sessions. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching and scheduling tools to set up a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Approaches for online work and practical benefits
Two evidence-based techniques often used with these concerns are trauma-focused strategies and grief-oriented approaches. Trauma-focused strategies help people identify and change reactions tied to past harm, and can reduce intrusive memories and hypervigilance. Grief-oriented approaches help people name losses, process complicated feelings, and find ways to remember while moving forward.Support for chronic illness and caregiver stress often draws on problem-solving methods and stress-management skills. Problem-solving breaks larger issues into specific, actionable steps. Stress-management skills teach pacing, activity planning, and ways to reduce daily tension so people can function better at work and home.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and revise the plan as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, or allow shorter check-ins during a work break. They can also let people connect from different locations when that helps manage ongoing medical appointments or caregiving duties.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus related topics such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear communication and manageable steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working with individuals facing life transitions, chronic illness, trauma, and end-of-life concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers