Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS
Sometimes in life we can get stuck and need a little help getting back on track. My goal is to help you work on the issues you've identified as being what gets in the way of your life being the way you want it to be. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational issues, or addictive issues, I am here to help. I continually work to expand competencies in the issues above plus men's issues in the 21st Century.
Sometimes in life we can get stuck and need a little help getting back on track. My goal is to help you work on the issues you've identified as being what gets in the way of your life being the way you want it to be. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational issues, or addictive issues, I am here to help. I continually work to expand competencies in the issues above plus men's issues in the 21st Century.
Missy Gordillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Have you been feeling worried, depressed, or upset? Are panic or anxiety taking over your life? Are you not feeling understood by your spouse or partner? Are you having trouble prioritizing your own mental health over taking care of others? I have a passion for helping people reclaim the lives they deserve through therapy. We often wonder how to handle all the stress in our lives...the first step is reaching out. I have helped many people understand themselves, their symptoms and find healing.
Have you been feeling worried, depressed, or upset? Are panic or anxiety taking over your life? Are you not feeling understood by your spouse or partner? Are you having trouble prioritizing your own mental health over taking care of others? I have a passion for helping people reclaim the lives they deserve through therapy. We often wonder how to handle all the stress in our lives...the first step is reaching out. I have helped many people understand themselves, their symptoms and find healing.
Melanie Monk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
I work with many different types of clients, including children, families and adults. Over the past 20 years, I have treated many different diagnoses and mental health challenges. I enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, panic attacks, trauma, bipolar, relationship and life changes, and the effects of grief. I approach everyone as an individual and we design your goals together. My aspiration is to help you lessen your burdens by giving you insights, coping skills, and a place to feel safe and heard. While our problems can feel overwhelming, there are often solutions that we do not see. Therapy can help.
I work with many different types of clients, including children, families and adults. Over the past 20 years, I have treated many different diagnoses and mental health challenges. I enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, panic attacks, trauma, bipolar, relationship and life changes, and the effects of grief. I approach everyone as an individual and we design your goals together. My aspiration is to help you lessen your burdens by giving you insights, coping skills, and a place to feel safe and heard. While our problems can feel overwhelming, there are often solutions that we do not see. Therapy can help.
Dr. Lewis Anthony Bullock
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
My specialty consists of working with people where they are; if that's them living with trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and whatever that may be complicating their life.
I have a passion to teach individuals how to walk in their truth! In the process, I guide and encourage that cultivation through my compassion and multifaceted skill set. I have spent many years working with individuals and their families with addressing a multitude of concerns that led to problematic behavior that created functional dysfunction. My primary goal is to assist with them having awareness, acceptance, and then taking action with making what was once uncomfortable, comfortable; which is where the truth and the living begins.
My specialty consists of working with people where they are; if that's them living with trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and whatever that may be complicating their life.
I have a passion to teach individuals how to walk in their truth! In the process, I guide and encourage that cultivation through my compassion and multifaceted skill set. I have spent many years working with individuals and their families with addressing a multitude of concerns that led to problematic behavior that created functional dysfunction. My primary goal is to assist with them having awareness, acceptance, and then taking action with making what was once uncomfortable, comfortable; which is where the truth and the living begins.
I am an experienced therapist who has helped people heal from difficult life circumstances, depression, anxiety, trauma, and codependency.
Only one thing is certain....Change. But change is hard, no matter where it comes from. Unexpected changes like breakups, injuries, tragic news, and traumatic events can cause emotional struggles, anger and anxiety. You may feel that you don't know who to trust, where to go, or what to feel. Expected changes in life can also be difficult. Having children, dealing with death, divorce, life or aging transitions, or job changes, can also be difficult. Finally, sometimes we desire change, but don't know how to get there! When life changes happen, or need to happen, therapy can help. I would love to help you in this journey.
I am an experienced therapist who has helped people heal from difficult life circumstances, depression, anxiety, trauma, and codependency.
Only one thing is certain....Change. But change is hard, no matter where it comes from. Unexpected changes like breakups, injuries, tragic news, and traumatic events can cause emotional struggles, anger and anxiety. You may feel that you don't know who to trust, where to go, or what to feel. Expected changes in life can also be difficult. Having children, dealing with death, divorce, life or aging transitions, or job changes, can also be difficult. Finally, sometimes we desire change, but don't know how to get there! When life changes happen, or need to happen, therapy can help. I would love to help you in this journey.
Shelli A Poole
Pre-Licensed Professional, P-LPC, M Ed, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
I can support you in decreasing your anxiety and stress and reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness that contribute to depressed mood.
I'm so glad you're considering taking this next step. Life is challenging and often interrupted by stress, relationship challenges, and loss. We all crave a fulfilling life that is full of hope, connection, and meaning. Relationships with a spouse, partner, child, parent, siblings, roommates, and even co-workers are central to our emotional well-being. I have advanced training in EFT which focuses on creating connections. These close relationships often create a significant amount of stress, pain, and even loneliness, isolation and trauma. I also have advanced training in CPT trauma therapy to help people heal from trauma.
I can support you in decreasing your anxiety and stress and reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness that contribute to depressed mood.
I'm so glad you're considering taking this next step. Life is challenging and often interrupted by stress, relationship challenges, and loss. We all crave a fulfilling life that is full of hope, connection, and meaning. Relationships with a spouse, partner, child, parent, siblings, roommates, and even co-workers are central to our emotional well-being. I have advanced training in EFT which focuses on creating connections. These close relationships often create a significant amount of stress, pain, and even loneliness, isolation and trauma. I also have advanced training in CPT trauma therapy to help people heal from trauma.
Barnes treats anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and many other conditions, in addition to performing assessments for these and other concerns, such as ADHD and learning disabilities.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Barnes treats anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and many other conditions, in addition to performing assessments for these and other concerns, such as ADHD and learning disabilities.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Marie specializes in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and children/spouses of addicts/alcoholics.
If you are standing in your life wondering how you got to this place, wondering how things could go so sideways, in messy relationships, or lonely and feel that you are ready to make a change...then therapy may be your answer. Therapy should be a soft place to land, a place where being you is good enough, and saying the hard finds a soft place to remain. I have many years' experience walking with clients through the most challenging seasons of their lives. I am humbled to walk alongside you and support you through your time of healing and change. Change is hard but often times necessary for growth. Come grow at The Bradley Center.
Marie specializes in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and children/spouses of addicts/alcoholics.
If you are standing in your life wondering how you got to this place, wondering how things could go so sideways, in messy relationships, or lonely and feel that you are ready to make a change...then therapy may be your answer. Therapy should be a soft place to land, a place where being you is good enough, and saying the hard finds a soft place to remain. I have many years' experience walking with clients through the most challenging seasons of their lives. I am humbled to walk alongside you and support you through your time of healing and change. Change is hard but often times necessary for growth. Come grow at The Bradley Center.
I believe that life is a journey. Sometimes we get stuck on our way and need some extra support. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, compulsive behavior or having difficulty adjusting to the changes of life or are feeling overwhelmed, come see me and let me walk that journey with you. I offer individual, and family therapy.
I believe that life is a journey. Sometimes we get stuck on our way and need some extra support. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, compulsive behavior or having difficulty adjusting to the changes of life or are feeling overwhelmed, come see me and let me walk that journey with you. I offer individual, and family therapy.
Shannon R Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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When we live out of old wounds and deny our authentic selves, anxiety, depression, or other destructive behaviors creep in.
Throughout my life, I have observed and developed a deep appreciation of human nature - including the struggle we face to maintain uniqueness in a society that bombards us with unrealistic expectations of who we “should” be. Do you find yourself trying to fit into the mold of what you perceive other people (romantic partners, friends, family, employers) expect of you? In our attempt to maintain connections and avoid feelings of rejection, we avoid letting people know who we truly are. We will put on any mask that secures the illusion of being loved or accepted - all the while rejecting and losing connection with our true selves.
When we live out of old wounds and deny our authentic selves, anxiety, depression, or other destructive behaviors creep in.
Throughout my life, I have observed and developed a deep appreciation of human nature - including the struggle we face to maintain uniqueness in a society that bombards us with unrealistic expectations of who we “should” be. Do you find yourself trying to fit into the mold of what you perceive other people (romantic partners, friends, family, employers) expect of you? In our attempt to maintain connections and avoid feelings of rejection, we avoid letting people know who we truly are. We will put on any mask that secures the illusion of being loved or accepted - all the while rejecting and losing connection with our true selves.
Thomas and Thomas Consulting Group, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Depression, anxiety and compulsive behaviors can damage self esteem and cause conflict in our relationships. If you are struggling with finding joy in your life, help is available. The therapeutic process can help you learn new communication skills, coping skills and help you create balance in your life.
Depression, anxiety and compulsive behaviors can damage self esteem and cause conflict in our relationships. If you are struggling with finding joy in your life, help is available. The therapeutic process can help you learn new communication skills, coping skills and help you create balance in your life.
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I am trained to help people solve and adapt to the many problems that can emerge in life, either from circumstances, events, people, emotions, or even medical issues. I truly enjoy supporting others through difficult times or life transitions! Sometimes nothing is really wrong in life, but people struggle to reach their personal growth goals. This is an area I also am trained in. I treat depression, low motivation, mood swings, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, and traumatic exposures. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which helps empower you to overcome challenges and also gives you coping skills that last a lifetime.
I am trained to help people solve and adapt to the many problems that can emerge in life, either from circumstances, events, people, emotions, or even medical issues. I truly enjoy supporting others through difficult times or life transitions! Sometimes nothing is really wrong in life, but people struggle to reach their personal growth goals. This is an area I also am trained in. I treat depression, low motivation, mood swings, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, and traumatic exposures. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which helps empower you to overcome challenges and also gives you coping skills that last a lifetime.
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a psychologist who is passionate about helping others overcome their past traumas and anxieties. Whether you are struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, depression, sleep disturbances, or feeling controlled by a past trauma, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes growth and self-reflection. My goal as a psychologist is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore the impact of past experiences on their current lives, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a psychologist who is passionate about helping others overcome their past traumas and anxieties. Whether you are struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, depression, sleep disturbances, or feeling controlled by a past trauma, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes growth and self-reflection. My goal as a psychologist is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore the impact of past experiences on their current lives, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
Monica Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, NRC, CRC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Ms. Harper is a seasoned mental health professional with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in multiple specialty treatment settings including outpatient therapy, addiction treatment, and psychiatric and hospital-based settings. She has worked with various populations including adults, young adults, geriatrics, those with developmental disabilities, juvenile justice groups, and veteran populations. She treats various diagnoses including trauma, victims of violence and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, individuals in recovery, and clients facing change of life issues.
Ms. Harper is a seasoned mental health professional with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in multiple specialty treatment settings including outpatient therapy, addiction treatment, and psychiatric and hospital-based settings. She has worked with various populations including adults, young adults, geriatrics, those with developmental disabilities, juvenile justice groups, and veteran populations. She treats various diagnoses including trauma, victims of violence and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, individuals in recovery, and clients facing change of life issues.
I have a passionate interest in working with trauma as well as a broad experience with anxiety, grief, depression and other related illnesses.
Life can be a daunting, unforgiving roller coaster at times. It can impact who you are in many ways without warning. Having someone to support and guide you through that journey can be revitalizing. Working through those difficult situations in a safe environment with someone you can trust to help you find healing and peace at the end of the journey. I strive to empower the individuals I work with throughout their treatment that they can keep going and overcome life's obstacles. I help individuals be confident as the captain of their treatment, venturing through the past to find answers to their present needs.
I have a passionate interest in working with trauma as well as a broad experience with anxiety, grief, depression and other related illnesses.
Life can be a daunting, unforgiving roller coaster at times. It can impact who you are in many ways without warning. Having someone to support and guide you through that journey can be revitalizing. Working through those difficult situations in a safe environment with someone you can trust to help you find healing and peace at the end of the journey. I strive to empower the individuals I work with throughout their treatment that they can keep going and overcome life's obstacles. I help individuals be confident as the captain of their treatment, venturing through the past to find answers to their present needs.
I meet with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them find better ways of dealing with problems disrupting their lives. Often times people find themselves repeating the same cycles of conflict, frustration, worry, fear, and shame. I work with people to identify these patterns so that they can make choices that enhance their relationships, lead to personal growth, and break from the pattern.
I meet with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them find better ways of dealing with problems disrupting their lives. Often times people find themselves repeating the same cycles of conflict, frustration, worry, fear, and shame. I work with people to identify these patterns so that they can make choices that enhance their relationships, lead to personal growth, and break from the pattern.
Accepting New Patients. Have you found it difficult to get the help you need quickly and easily? Have you ever struggled to find the best mental-health treatment for you or someone you love? We understand that it’s difficult to get the help you need quickly in Mississippi, and that’s why here at Right Track Medical Group, we strive to be there for you when you or a loved one needs help. We aim to give you the best personalized care plan as swiftly as possible without sacrificing quality care.
Accepting New Patients. Have you found it difficult to get the help you need quickly and easily? Have you ever struggled to find the best mental-health treatment for you or someone you love? We understand that it’s difficult to get the help you need quickly in Mississippi, and that’s why here at Right Track Medical Group, we strive to be there for you when you or a loved one needs help. We aim to give you the best personalized care plan as swiftly as possible without sacrificing quality care.
Dr. Joshua Ryan Everett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
The therapeutic journey is one that requires commitment and a bond that leads to trust and understanding. My goal is to provide each individual I serve an environment that is safe and confidential to share their story and true self. I use a person-centered, strength-based approach that puts you in the driver seat of your own treatment and I am the facilitator guiding you through each step. I believe that the feelings we experience (sadness, anger, fear, frustration, etc.) can be linked back to a root cause that needs to be addressed. I help you uncover, address, and cope with those circumstances.
The therapeutic journey is one that requires commitment and a bond that leads to trust and understanding. My goal is to provide each individual I serve an environment that is safe and confidential to share their story and true self. I use a person-centered, strength-based approach that puts you in the driver seat of your own treatment and I am the facilitator guiding you through each step. I believe that the feelings we experience (sadness, anger, fear, frustration, etc.) can be linked back to a root cause that needs to be addressed. I help you uncover, address, and cope with those circumstances.
Hi! My name is Elisabeth Faust, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the behavioral health field for thirty (30) plus years. However, if you enjoy what you do, it is not work but a beloved career. I start slow getting to know my clients and making them feel comfortable before we move on to problem solving. I appreciate that people need to be heard and listening can be the best therapy. Different therapies work with different people. I employ basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills. I do encourage using mindfulness techniques and journaling.
Hi! My name is Elisabeth Faust, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the behavioral health field for thirty (30) plus years. However, if you enjoy what you do, it is not work but a beloved career. I start slow getting to know my clients and making them feel comfortable before we move on to problem solving. I appreciate that people need to be heard and listening can be the best therapy. Different therapies work with different people. I employ basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills. I do encourage using mindfulness techniques and journaling.
My clients come into session with a wide variety of life experiences and goals, but have one thing in common. Every single one desires a safe place to feel truly heard and understood.
My clients come into session with a wide variety of life experiences and goals, but have one thing in common. Every single one desires a safe place to feel truly heard and understood.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.