Hey there! I'm Dr. Antwynette Shields and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Mississippi. I have 14 years of professional experience working in public and private mental health sectors. I'm also a Certified Mental Health Therapist and a National Certified Counselor. My credentials and educate reflect my commitment to this field and to those I am blessed to serve!
My approach to therapy is compassionate and non-judgmental. I believe that you are the ultimate expert on your own life. My role is not to dictate your path, but to offer a safe, compassionate, and entirely non-judgmental space where we can explore it together. My therapeutic style is deeply person-centered and rooted in empathy, warmth, and authenticity. Healing can occur when we are allowed to process our thoughts and feelings safely.
The foundation of my approach is person centered, however, my theoretical framework is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Because we're the expert of our lives, this modality helps clients clarify what truly matters to them and learning to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions with flexibility. You are allowed to feel human emotions. Healing starts with embracing your thoughts and feelings, and also taking the necessary steps to manage and express those emotions.
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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