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DeRitha Barber, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Sleeping disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Stress happens to everyone, but not everyone takes the necessary steps you have to find resolve. For this reason, I commend you and want to use my 20 years of experience to help you find your resolve.

My counseling approach is simple yet effective; I engage nonjudgmentally through actively listening and solution focused therapies while creating a safe space for you to share and problem-solve daily stressors using your strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. It is my mission to provide you with a roadmap to successfully navigating life-stressors. My former and current clients would say that I am insightful, compassionate, humorous, professional, and can assist you with challenging negative thoughts.

As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the State of Mississippi, I have worked with a diverse background of adults and Veterans. Through my experience, I understand the impact different challenges may have on you, and the importance of tailoring treatment plans that focus on you and your specific needs. Whether you struggle with mood disorders or difficulty coping with current stressors, I have an outpatient approach to assist you. Treatment approaches used include motivational counseling, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client centered therapy to help you regain your footing.

Freedom is only one click away. I look forward to working with you to walk in success together.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Sleeping disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MS LCSW C5745