Therapists in 38804

Fair Park Counseling: Kelly W. Ferguson, LPC provides Professional Counseling Services to Individuals, Couples, and Families who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, and Family conflict. DOT SAP Assessments are provided, also. 30+ years of experience. We are committed to working with couples who want to improve their relationship-identify destructive patterns, improve communication, and find win/win solutions.

Interactive Therapies began in order to serve the needs of children and families' behavioral, emotional, and other psychological challenges. I offer interactive, creative, and innovative approaches to many of the challenging issues facing families and their children here in North Mississippi. I am passionate about involving caregivers in the therapeutic process and facilitating change by helping all participates feel validated and understood.

I enjoy helping others who live with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, anger, challenging relationships, and have experienced trauma find practical strategies to enhance their lives. I also enjoy helping people process life events and changes. I am passionate about encouraging others as they break through challenges in their lives while spotlighting hope along the way.  One of my greatest joys as a counselor is watching someone recognize hope and realize their own progress.

I have worked with children and families for over 40 years. My goal in life has been to make a difference in the life of a child, helping them to feel good about themselves and teaching them skills to cope with whatever circumstances have led to their emotional or behavioral problems. I also strongly believe in working closely with the parents of the children I work with, helping them to understand and accept what is happening with their child and providing them with support and skills to interact with their child in positive and productive ways. Making a commitment to therapy can result in children that are happy and successful.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families. My practice offers a safe, supportive and confidential environment where you can address the issues affecting your life. I can help facilitate change and healing in common issues including anxiety, depression, marital conflict, divorce, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. I value the unique needs of each individual, couple, and family. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help accomplish your goals. I strive to be a supportive resource through the unique challenges in your life.

My vision & purpose is to provide you with the resources necessary to heal yourself, transform your life, and grow both personally and spiritually. I offer integrative healing services that move beyond traditional therapies toward holistic healing and personal transformation. I love to work with clients who want to be challenged, those who are looking for more than the traditional, and those who are ready to do the deep dive within to find their Best Self. If you are seeking "coping" with life's challenges, I am not for you. If you are seeking true healing that moves you into your dream life....let's chat!

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Sometimes in our journey we find ourselves feeling trapped with no one to turn to and no solutions in sight. I work with adult individuals and couples trying to improve themselves and their relationships with others. I am passionate about helping you become the best version of yourself. My training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, along with many of the same life experiences, enables me to assist you in sorting out problems and issues you feel you would like to work on and improve.

I am dedicated to assisting clients reach their individual goals, work through life transitions, and address the difficult challenges that often happen in our lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I work with children aged 3 – 12, adolescents and adults. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have training in Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR). My past work experience has focused on the issues of grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and behavioral issues.

After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1996, Kris began his career working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He earned his Masters Degree in Counselor Education in 2001, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2008. Since then Kris has worked in Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Settings. He has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) for children, the Gottman Method Level 1 for Couples Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

Whether going through life challenges, relationship struggles, or just finding yourself "stuck," one of the best things to help is to invest in yourself. Would you be willing to let someone come alongside you who is trained to listen more deeply, look at things that you may or may not have considered, and provide a safe place to be brave? Making life changes can be hard, difficult, and challenging but you do not have to go at it alone. Let someone come alongside you who wants nothing more for you than your absolute best!

We all want to be heard, accepted, loved, and understood regardless of the issues or life circumstances we are facing. Whether you struggle with anxiety/depression or you have a diagnosed disorder that causes impairment in your daily function, I can help with a renewed perspective, coping skills, and safe place to talk. My Mission statement is Restore, Renew, Refresh. Ephesians 6:16 “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith...". Counseling is a process, not a one and done deal. Healing and growth require a person to work 100% of the time emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Life isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes we get overwhelmed by situations, people, or even our own thoughts and feelings. You may have even asked yourself questions like "What's wrong with me?" or "Why don't I have all my stuff together like everyone else?" The good news is, we’re all in this together—you’re not alone! Whether you're struggling with obsessions or compulsions, deconstructing your faith, or navigating relationships, identity, or mental health issues, it can be helpful and even freeing to have someone to confide in.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in helping those who struggle with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and trauma. I have a Master's Degree from The University of Mississippi in Counselor Education with a focus on Community Mental Health Counseling, and received my Bachelor's Degree in History from Mississippi State University. Outside of the counseling setting I enjoy exercising, baking, and spending time with my family as well as my dogs.

If you have found yourself here then you might be looking to grow, heal, or find a way to live a more fulfilled life. Let me just say, life can seem hard at times. We all face experiences and challenges in our lives that make us take a closer look into ourselves. Through that, we may discover more of who we are. If there is one thing that I have learned in this life, it is that we are in it together. We are learning together. We are growing together.

Eccl. 3:1 "For everything there is a season..." . Each season of life has it's own unique challenges and issues, my goal is to help people navigate these challenges in a way that reflects their personal values. My Christian faith shapes my worldview however I recognize that not everyone shares that same faith experience. My desire is to empower you to have the skills you need to navigate life in all it's seasons.

You may find yourself reading this for a number of reasons and this could be the first step towards creating the change you're desiring. I believe that progress equals happiness and in the power of the human spirit. Together we will create a counseling relationship centered on acceptance, commitment, & compassion in the pursuit of growth.

If you find yourself here, I encourage you to reach out to me (email/text). You may be surprised to find that even if you’re not experiencing a “crisis” or a difficult time in life, therapy is a great way to learn more about yourself, improve your outlook, strengthen relationships, or gain career guidance. Everyone benefits from therapy. Having the pleasure of working in this field for over 15 years, I pride myself on taking an experiential approach to therapy, as each person is unique in his or her own way. Taking a “one size fits all” approach is not effective. I look forward to helping you on an effective therapeutic journey.