Susan Tyler, LCSW
Infant, Early Childhood & Family Therapist | Play Therapy, Attachment & Perinatal Mental Health in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Supporting Strong Beginnings for Children and Families
The earliest years of life lay the foundation for emotional health, relationships, and lifelong well-being.
Susan Tyler is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with more than a decade of experience specializing in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Family Therapy. She provides counseling for children under age 7, parents, caregivers, and families throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Susan believes that healing begins through connection. By strengthening relationships between children and their caregivers, families can build secure attachments, improve emotional regulation, and create healthier patterns that last a lifetime.
Her compassionate, relationship-centered approach helps families navigate life's challenges while fostering resilience, confidence, and hope.
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
The first years of life are some of the most important for emotional, social, and developmental growth.
Susan specializes in helping infants, young children, and their caregivers navigate challenges that may affect healthy development, including:
Attachment concerns
Emotional regulation
Developmental challenges
Behavioral concerns
Trauma
Abuse and neglect
Foster care and adoption transitions
Family adjustment
She believes that early intervention can create lifelong positive outcomes by addressing challenges before they become deeply rooted.
Play Therapy & Parent-Child Therapy
Children often express their emotions through play long before they have the words to explain what they're feeling.
Susan incorporates Play Therapy techniques and dyadic (parent-child) interventions to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and help children safely process difficult emotions.
Play therapy may benefit children experiencing:
Anxiety
Trauma
ADHD
Disruptive behaviors
School-related concerns
Family transitions
Grief and loss
Attachment difficulties
By involving caregivers throughout the therapeutic process, Susan helps families create stronger emotional bonds while building practical skills that continue long after therapy ends.
Perinatal Mental Health & Family Wellness
Welcoming a new child brings joy—but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges.
Susan provides compassionate support for parents experiencing:
Perinatal mental health concerns
Postpartum adjustment
Parenting stress
Family transitions
Attachment and bonding concerns
Anxiety and depression
She believes supporting caregivers is one of the most powerful ways to support children. When parents feel emotionally healthy and connected, children are better able to thrive.
A Holistic, Relationship-Centered Approach
Susan believes every child develops within the context of relationships.
Rather than focusing solely on behaviors, she works to understand the emotional needs beneath them. Through collaboration with parents and caregivers, Susan helps families build healthier communication, strengthen attachment, and create a nurturing environment where children can flourish.
Her areas of specialty include:
Infant Mental Health
Early Childhood Mental Health
Play Therapy
Parent-Child Therapy
Attachment
Adoption
Foster Care
Trauma
Domestic Violence
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Family Dynamics
Her goal is to help families feel empowered, connected, and equipped with tools that promote lifelong emotional wellness.
Ready to Support Your Child's Emotional Well-Being?
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow in a safe, nurturing environment—and every parent deserves support along the way.
If you're looking for an experienced therapist in Fayetteville, Arkansas who specializes in infant mental health, early childhood mental health, play therapy, attachment, adoption, foster care, and family counseling, Susan would be honored to partner with your family.
Request an appointment today and begin building a stronger foundation for your child's emotional health and your family's future.