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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, and trauma.</p><p>Ference offers mental health therapy that intertwines the wisdom of the wilderness with the complexities of the human psyche. Ference works with people of all ages, helping them explore self-discovery and emotional well-being through nature-based healing.</p><p>Ference's therapeutic approach combines Gestalt theory, somatic experiencing, and nature-based counseling. Her background in wilderness therapy provides a perspective on the healing power of nature, which she integrates into her practice.</p><p>Her style is experiential and holistic, incorporating play therapy and adventure therapy.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Arkansas</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/fayetteville-ar\">Fayetteville, AR</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/amy-ference#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/amy-ference#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/amy-ference#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/amy-ference#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LAC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Associate Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Arkansas</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Fayetteville, AR</h3><address>215 N College Ave<br>Fayetteville, AR 72701</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><div><p>Fayetteville, AR</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:4793015290\">(479) 301-5290</a></div></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Amy Ference?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/amy-ference\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Amy Ference Amy Ference, LAC Licensed Associate Counselor LAC Fayetteville, AR AboutContributionsCare Amy Ference is a licensed associate counselor in Fayetteville, AR. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Ference offers mental health therapy that intertwines the wisdom of the wilderness with the complexities of the human psyche. Ference works with people of all ages, helping them explore self-discovery and emotional well-being through nature-based healing. Ference's therapeutic approach combines Gestalt theory, somatic experiencing, and nature-based counseling. Her background in wilderness therapy provides a perspective on the healing power of nature, which she integrates into her practice. Her style is experiential and holistic, incorporating play therapy and adventure therapy. Inclusive care LGBTQ+ Allied Practitioner gender Female Professional types Therapist Session types Individual Session formats In-Person Licensed states Arkansas Local Communities Fayetteville, AR Topic Communities Anxiety Depression Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder No contributions are linked to this profile yet. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, and trauma.</p><p>Ference offers mental health therapy that intertwines the wisdom of the wilderness with the complexities of the human psyche. Ference works with people of all ages, helping them explore self-discovery and emotional well-being through nature-based healing.</p><p>Ference's therapeutic approach combines Gestalt theory, somatic experiencing, and nature-based counseling. Her background in wilderness therapy provides a perspective on the healing power of nature, which she integrates into her practice.</p><p>Her style is experiential and holistic, incorporating play therapy and adventure therapy.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Arkansas</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/fayetteville-ar\">Fayetteville, AR</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LAC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Associate Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Arkansas</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Fayetteville, AR</h3><address>215 N College Ave<br>Fayetteville, AR 72701</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><div><p>Fayetteville, AR</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:4793015290\">(479) 301-5290</a></div></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Amy Ference?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/amy-ference\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}