Jason Amerson is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas with 12 years of experience.
01About Jason
Jason Amerson is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas with 12 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He approaches work with respect for each person's strengths and lived experience.
Jason aims to support and empower people who are ready to take steps toward a more satisfying life. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to manage symptoms, build confidence, and process difficult memories. Jason listens for each person's priorities and adapts interventions to fit their goals. His background includes a long clinical career in Arkansas, where he has worked with people coping with grief, motivation struggles, and a wide range of life stressors.
He also brings experience addressing issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver strain. Outside of work he enjoys music, golf, hiking, and spending time with his sons. That personal side informs a relaxed, down-to-earth style in sessions.
He encourages small, steady steps and practical skills that can be used between appointments. If someone is considering starting, they will complete a brief matching questionnaire to connect and then schedule sessions based on availability. International clients may be accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arkansas)
- License P1611174 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1811134653 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jason lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing helps people process distressing memories by combining focused attention with guided bilateral stimulation. It is often used for trauma and abuse-related memories and for symptoms like intrusive thoughts and strong emotional reactions.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and change behaviors that maintain anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. That collaborative planning can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress and feedback guide next steps.
If considering online work, confirm the session formats that are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel, fit into a lunch break or a busy day, and make it easier to maintain continuity when schedules change. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when time is limited and options that don’t require being on camera for every meeting. Ask about specific session options when arranging the first appointment to match sessions to everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jason commonly help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with related concerns such as grief, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills people can use day to day. He listens for each person’s goals and tailors evidence-based techniques to fit their needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in Arkansas with a range of behavioral health concerns. His work includes helping people recover from trauma and improve motivation and confidence.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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