As we navigate the seas of life, the waters can damage our ship. Depression can crash against us, and without any direction in life, you can feel stuck and stranded. How can your ship make it to its destination safely? A counselor based in Gulfport may be able to help you dock your ship.
Gulfport’s motto is “Where Your Ship Comes in.” As we deal with life, we want a safe place to dock our ship and get supplies, or make repairs if needed, before we sail the seas again. A counselor based in Gulfport can help you do just that. Talk to one today and see how they can help you.
I have enjoyed working for various mental health agencies and have extensive experience in several areas of counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the states of Mississippi and Colorado and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Nevada. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have worked with children as young as 4 to adults up to age 101! I have assisted clients who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relational and self-esteem issues. I am a mother of seven, including...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years experience in counseling and clinical mental/behavioral health. I graduated with honors from Alcorn State University with a Bachelor's in Educational Psychology and a Master's in Guidance and counseling. I have been clinically trained in diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional instabilities. I have taught and facilitated several workshops regarding parental education, family relationships, and motivation empowerment. My therapeutic approaches vary. It is and has always been to i...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the social work field. I have over 6 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services. I have extensive knowledge working with individuals who have experienced some type of trauma or mental health crisis; specifically, individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele; I enjoy helping people in general navigate through life challenges. My theoretical orientation in therapy is Tra...
My name is Francis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I obtained my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from William Carey University (2003). I have experience serving individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavior disorders, dual diagnosis, and interpersonal relationships issues. I am very proud to say, that I have successfully worked with a wide spectrum of clients. My counseling style is warm and accepting. I really pride myself in meeting each client where they are. My ...
I have over 9 years of experience in psychotherapy. I have experience in clinical therapy and supervision. I take pride in helping clients reach their fullest potential and conquer obstacles and hurdles along the way. I have experience in working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and much more. My counseling style is warm and inviting. I believe in the importance of treating each and every person with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believ...
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experiencing working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide assistance with individuals emotional, social, mental, and physical well-being. I serve individuals with many concerns including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Parent Training, Gender Identity, Abandonment and Adoption. My experience as a counselor has given me the opportunity to widen my horizon in many areas including gender identity, process addiction, as well as communication problems. As a counselor, I believe in assisting indiv...
Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified mental health therapist in the state of Mississippi with 12 years of experience in the field of mental health with 9.5 of those years as a counselor/therapist. I have worked with every population of clients throughout my years of experience. I have diagnosed and treated various mental health issues, including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, anger management, ODD, and ADHD. Other areas of focus that I have addressed include adoption and foster care, atta...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist in Mississippi since 1999. I hold a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education and a PhD in Educational Leadership. My experience in the field of mental healthcare spans over 30 years. I was a school administrator for six years and a former law enforcement officer for 10 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples, parenting problems, career challenges, PTSD and ADHD. I am a compassionate counselor, but I...
Hello and welcome!! Making the first step to ask for help is the hardest step. You have made it and I'm so glad you're here. I have been working in mental health for over 6 years, and have been working with children, families, individuals and groups. For the past 5 years I have been working in a clinical outpatient setting. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I believe the foundation of change start with a relationship between you and your therapist that includes trust, respect, and c...
I am an LCSW in the state of Mississippi. I have been practicing for seven years. I assist people experiencing all types of conditions such as traumatic stress, marriage/couples counseling, dual diagnosis, self esteem issues, confidence issues, personality disorders. I pride myself on meeting clients were they are, unconditional empathy, and using a complexity of treatment interventions. I look forward to getting to know you, earning your trust and embarking on a journey of development, empowerment, and spiritual growth.
Hi. I’m Laura, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Qualified Supervisor, and Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. My journey working in mental health has offered me an array of experience in a variety of settings throughout the field. I’ve worked in residential crisis services, community mental health centers, intensive outpatient settings, college counseling center settings, treatment courts, and with populations in residential settings for substance abuse. Primarily, my experience is with adults. My orientation to counseling is based on a m...
I am a counselor with 17 years of experience with the last 5 being a licensed therapist. I have worked with clients who seek individual, family, and couples counseling. I am an active listener and is always looking for the best tools, tips and strategies for improving client’s emotional mental health. If you are looking for quick fixes, I am not the best counselor to work with. I believe in taking time and working on wellness slowly, holistically, and consistently. Just as physical health takes time and consistency, so does mental health. Be prepared to enter a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Supervisor. I have over twenty-three years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of concerns. I have worked approximately ten years as a Psychologist I/Qualified Mental Health Professional for a local state hospital where individuals receiving services received inpatient treatment from active delusions, paranoid ideations, schizophrenia, and a range of mood disorders. As a Program Director for an outpatient clinic for seven years there were opportunities to work with adolescent an...
I am a clinical social worker, living in Vicksburg, MS. I have been working in the mental health field since 2010, as a therapist. My career has given me the opportunity learn how to treatment trauma related stress symptoms for those who have experience traumatic or life-adjustment related stressors in their lives. I have been trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy, Cognitive Processing therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy; all empirically based treatment options for those suffering from trauma related symptoms. I love working on ...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mississippi with over 13 years of experience working with children and families. I earned a Master of Science degree in Social Work specializing in Clinical Evidenced-Based Interpersonal Practice from the University of Tennessee. I am currently pursuing an Educational Specialist degree specializing in Play Therapy from the University of Mississippi. I have extensive training in trauma, child abuse, sexual abuse, and grief-related issues. I have experience in working in mental health, inpatient, outpatient, and ...
I am a LPC. I graduated from William Carey College with a Bachelors of General Studies in Business Administration and Psychology; and I received my MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from Jackson State University. I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have experience working as an adult clinician, in outpatient community mental health. I focus on working with adults and families often with emotional and mental health problems, by providing mental health counseling. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as suicidal...
I am a trauma based therapist licensed in Mississippi with over 12 years of experience working drug and alcohol addiction and child welfare. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I specialize in assisting teens with trauma based behaviors, as well as parents struggling with child behaviors. I have worked with all ages of individuals and feel that my life exper...
I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Mississippi and Idaho with over 10 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, DID, relationship issues, sexuality issues, LGBTQ+, gender dysphoria, non-traditional relationships/families, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. I have also helped many people with change of life or stage of life issues such as aging, grief and loss, job or family stress, and especially individuals living with a chronic illness or just diagno...
I am licensed in Mississippi with 5 years of therapy experience. I received my BSW from the University of North Alabama and began working in community mental health. I served as case manager, on-site supervised apartments manager, and group psychosocial rehabilitation supervisor. I then obtained my Masters from Western New Mexico. I have experience in Individual therapy, group/family counseling, therapy with children/youth, addiction, trauma, serious mental Illnesses, terminal illness, child welfare, and christian counseling . While you may be struggling with a m...
Salutations!!!! Thank you for taking the time to consider YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING. Let me first start by introducing myself as Ranarda, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board-Certified Tele mental Health Therapist (BC-TMH). Professional experience of 6+ years providing service to a population of adolescents| adults| couples| LGBTQ community in the clinical settings of residential| outpatient| community| and private practice. Clinically, I am motivated by the use of Eclectic Psychotherapy, however, favor Cognitive Behav...
A therapist wants to support you toward a healthier emotional state, no matter what you're dealing with (including behavioral health concerns, grief, anxiety, depression or stress). While helping to develop healthier emotions, another benefit of therapy is you have a safe space to discuss problems that you may be hesitant to talk about with people who you see everyday.
Many people have sensitive topics to discuss; possibly an addiction or an issue with their relationship that they’re ashamed to speak about with their friends and/or partner. A Gulfport therapist can help you confront these kinds of issues and find ways to face them and heal.
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