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Licensed Professional Counselor

Rita Masterson
MS, LPC

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Rita Masterson, MS, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor (telehealth only) at Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services. Primary office: Telehealth. Telehealth: AR. Free 15-minute consultation. Call 501-205-4570 or email scheduling@arcounselingandwellness.com.

My treatment philosophy is to walk beside the client while providing mental health services to adolescents and adults so each individual can achieve his or her goals.

I was born and raised on a small farm in Montana. I relocated to Florida and raised my family before moving to Arkansas. I enjoy spending time with my family and attending rodeos.

My passion is assisting people to achieve their individual goals and live a happy, healthy lifestyle. I have worked with all age groups, finding my passion with adolescents and adults. My therapeutic approach is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy. I am also certified in suicide intervention. I use EMDR for trauma therapy and am available for telehealth (online counseling) services. I have experience working at an agency where I provided services to individuals from the age of 6 to 68, including assessment and diagnosis, and individual, family, and group therapy.

Education

  • BS, University of Central Arkansas — Psychology
  • MS, Walden University — Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialties

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Trauma
  • Assessment & diagnosis
  • Individual, family & group therapy

Modalities

  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
  • Person-centered therapy
  • EMDR
  • Certified in suicide intervention

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Last updated: April 29, 2026

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