Clarity Counseling Services | Counseling & Therapy in West Fork, AR
Often chaos, like a storm, when settled brings Clarity.
~Twila Owens~
Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Counseling for Adults in Northwest Arkansas
If anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, or sleep struggles have been weighing you down, you don’t have to carry it alone. Many people start therapy at a moment when something simply isn’t sustainable anymore — and choosing support takes real courage.
At Clarity Counseling Services, Twila Owens, MSW, LCSW, RIST, provides calm, confidential, and highly individualized counseling for adults who want steady progress and meaningful change.
Sessions are available in-person in nearby West Fork and via telehealth for many clients across Northwest Arkansas.
Counseling at Clarity is designed to feel safe, grounded, and practical — not rushed, judgmental, or one-size-fits-all. Twila’s approach is shaped by years of clinical experience, deep respect for each person’s story, and evidence-based methods that help clients build resilience over time.
Together, we focus on helping you:
Quiet chronic worry and stress reactivity
Process trauma with safety and pacing
Work through depression, burnout, and emotional heaviness
Navigate grief, transitions, and relationship strain
Strengthen emotional regulation and self-trust
A Calm, Collaborative Space to Heal
Meet Twila Owens, MSW, LCSW, RIST
Twila Owens is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent more than 15 years supporting individuals and families across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her style is warm, steady, and collaborative — with an emphasis on rapport, emotional safety, and clearly defined treatment goals.
Twila’s work is also shaped by her own journey toward mental wellness. She understands how hard it can be to take the first step, how real fear and pain can feel, and how much healing can change when you finally have the right support.
What Sets Clarity Counseling Services Apart
Working with Twila Owens to explore your childhood traumas isn’t just symptom management: it’s inner transformation. Your life can change for the better by embracing trauma counseling sessions.
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Counseling isn’t forced. Sessions move at a speed that supports stability, safety, and long-term progress.
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Twila draws from proven models while adapting the plan to your goals and personality — not a rigid template.
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A major focus is building psychological flexibility: learning how to face challenges, live by your values, and move forward with strength.
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Attachment and life-span development inform the way we understand patterns, self-worth, and growth.
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Some clients appreciate a quieter, private environment while staying connected to work, school, and daily life in Northwest Arkansas.
Therapy Specialties at Clarity Counseling Services
Explore focused services designed to match what you’re facing:
Anxiety Therapy
Support for chronic worry, panic, stress cycles, and nervous-system overload.
Insomnia Therapy
Evidence-based therapy to restore healthier sleep patterns without medication.
Depression Therapy
A supportive space to work through heaviness, disconnection, burnout, and low motivation.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed counseling that prioritizes safety, pacing, and steady healing.
Grief Therapy
Compassionate support for loss, life transitions, and rebuilding stability over time.
Student Therapy
Counseling for University of Arkansas and other students going through stress, academic pressure, and more.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Reaching out for counseling can feel intimidating, so Clarity Counseling Services keeps the process simple, supportive, and focused on helping you feel comfortable from the very first contact.
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You’ll start with a short phone conversation to talk through what’s been going on and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
This call also gives you a chance to ask questions about scheduling, fees, and next steps before committing to an appointment.
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In many cases, new appointments can be offered within 5–10 business days depending on availability. The goal is to connect you with care promptly while still preserving the thoughtful pace of the practice.
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Your first appointment focuses on helping you feel safe, heard, and respected in the counseling space. Together, you’ll begin outlining goals and discussing what you want your life to look like as sessions move forward.
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Forms for consent, privacy, and financial agreements are completed through a HIPAA-compliant online portal before your session. This keeps in-person time centered on you rather than administrative tasks.
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Your care plan is shaped around your goals, preferences, and real-life circumstances. Techniques and pacing are adjusted over time so therapy continues to feel relevant and supportive.
Insurance, Fees, and Practical Details
Clarity Counseling Services accepts cash, check, major credit/debit cards, and Venmo.
Twila is credentialed with:
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
UHC/UMR
Ambetter
Self-pay and high-deductible options may be available. Sliding scale may be available with request.
Note: Insurance coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. If insurance does not pay, the client is responsible.
Client Testimonials
“Twila has an amazing practice and works very hard to make sure her patients have all of the resources they may need, even going the extra mile to find books or readings she can recommend.”
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“Twila is one of the most kind and caring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is incredibly professional and has helped me tremendously as I’ve sought self-growth.”
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“Twila helped me through a difficult time I’ve been going through. She provided me with a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment to share my feelings. She helped me with coping skills.
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Professional Training & Affiliations
Strong Star Training Initiative
Endorsements from Colleagues
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Twila Owens, LCSW for the last 16 years. We worked together for over five years at a Mental Health outpatient clinic, where I served for at least four years as her supervisor. Twila’s therapy approach is warm, approachable, and client centered. She has years of successful experience working with adults and their families that spans a variety of issues and methods. Twila is conscientious of the need for continuous education in the mental health field and she has become prolific in several therapeutic approaches, including Sand Tray Therapy and Emotional Behavioral Therapy. Most importantly, Twila really cares about her clients and has their best interests at heart. I proudly endorse this gracious, fun, and caring Mental Health Clinician! ”
“I first met Twila in 2004 and we have maintained contact for the past 17 years. During that time, I had the opportunity and privilege to work with her in two different areas. Once as a co-therapist for a client and most recent as a Mental Health outpatient clinic. Twila has always been available and willing to work with other professionals to best meet the needs of clients. She has always been passionate about her work and her approach to therapy and her clients. Twila has a never-ending desire to continue her education, learn and use new techniques, as well as sharing these resources professionally. Also, her commitment and involvement with her family has always stood out. She is a caring wife, mother, grandmother, as well as a spectacular therapist. It is with great honor that I proudly endorse this incredible therapist and person! Her integrity and ethics in ever aspect of her life. ”
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Twila Owens, LCSW since I started working with her at an outpatient mental health clinic in 2018. I had heard about how wonderful of a therapist she was beforehand, and I quickly got to see that she lived up to her great reputation. Twila is easily able to establish rapport with patients of all ages. Her empathy, experience, and willingness to go the extra mile allows patients to trust her and achieve their therapeutic goals. Her mastery of clinical skills has helped so many patients overcome struggles they had lived with for years before starting therapy with her. Twila is not only an excellent clinician, but also a truly wonderful human being! Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse Twila Owens, LCSW.”
Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
“Twila Owens, LCSW and I first met in 2016, working together in a community mental health clinic. Twila is professional, trustworthy, kind, and intuitive, with a calm, welcoming demeanor. She is also a fierce ally and advocate- standing up for patients against systems barriers or other harms in their lives. She is an effective, proactive communicator with good clinical outcomes and client satisfaction. Her insights and active role on our team helped deliver a high level of patient care that we would not have achieved otherwise. Twila offers a flexible, evidence-based approach geared toward addressing the client’s focal treatment problem while keeping in mind the nuances of who they are as an individual as well as past and current contributing factors. She can work with a wide variety of patient ages and situations. Twila is the type of therapist you have at the top of your list to refer patients, family, and friends to. Northwest Arkansas is lucky to have Twila Owens as a mental health care provider, and I am proud to have her as a colleague.”
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Fayetteville, AR
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
Clarity Counseling Services
Phone: (479) 531-9844
Serving adults across North Arkansas
Office located in West Fork, Arkansas
If you’re ready to begin, have questions, or want to talk through whether counseling is the right next step, reach out to Clarity Counseling Services today.