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Benjamin Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39502
I believe the bravest thing we can do is embrace our true authentic self. Unfortunately, most of us have difficulty pushing through the negative messages that scream "YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN YOUR WORST CHOICE." We get stuck in our current experience as we wrestle with our fears, difficulty in our relationships and facing the grief of loss, convincing ourselves we do not deserve anything better than we can see right in front of us. I have a passion to help others find their authentic self and explore the barriers that may hinder them from expressing the powerful version of themselves that they long to embrace.
I believe the bravest thing we can do is embrace our true authentic self. Unfortunately, most of us have difficulty pushing through the negative messages that scream "YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN YOUR WORST CHOICE." We get stuck in our current experience as we wrestle with our fears, difficulty in our relationships and facing the grief of loss, convincing ourselves we do not deserve anything better than we can see right in front of us. I have a passion to help others find their authentic self and explore the barriers that may hinder them from expressing the powerful version of themselves that they long to embrace.
(601) 336-0722 View (601) 336-0722
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John L Adriatico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, MFT, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39506  (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
(704) 981-4378 View (704) 981-4378
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Marie Gunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39503
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.
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.
(769) 759-7919 View (769) 759-7919
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Shannon R Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39502
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(769) 327-6094 View (769) 327-6094
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Syd King
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulfport, MS 39501  (Online Only)
We all crave connection with others. We thrive when we experience belonging & acceptance, both within our own souls & the hearts of others. When that connection is weakened or damaged through struggles with communication, lack of safety, or fears of rejection, we often resort to strategies aimed at self-protection. While that protection is sacred, I want to help that protector within you learn to trust your Self & follow your lead. You have within you a powerful resource of connection, compassion, & creativity. I seek to assist you in reclaiming your sacred power—your internal capacity to promote healing, resilience, & pleasure.
We all crave connection with others. We thrive when we experience belonging & acceptance, both within our own souls & the hearts of others. When that connection is weakened or damaged through struggles with communication, lack of safety, or fears of rejection, we often resort to strategies aimed at self-protection. While that protection is sacred, I want to help that protector within you learn to trust your Self & follow your lead. You have within you a powerful resource of connection, compassion, & creativity. I seek to assist you in reclaiming your sacred power—your internal capacity to promote healing, resilience, & pleasure.
(614) 407-0597 View (614) 407-0597

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LaToya Favre
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Biloxi, MS 39531  (Online Only)
Accepting clients located in Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Minnesota. I feel honored to work with clients and to hear the experiences that bring them into therapy. Those with whom I work will most often hear me say “You are the expert of you;” I say this out of my aim to work collaboratively and to help them remain empowered during their journey to healing. I love aiding clients in healing past relationships and traumas, owning their identities, and feeling empowered to live in a place of power, connection, and authenticity.
Accepting clients located in Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Minnesota. I feel honored to work with clients and to hear the experiences that bring them into therapy. Those with whom I work will most often hear me say “You are the expert of you;” I say this out of my aim to work collaboratively and to help them remain empowered during their journey to healing. I love aiding clients in healing past relationships and traumas, owning their identities, and feeling empowered to live in a place of power, connection, and authenticity.
(228) 809-8366 View (228) 809-8366

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Cari Ann Gaunt
Counselor, MAMFC, LPC
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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.
(601) 402-9866 View (601) 402-9866
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Chris Wilkes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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.
(601) 675-4001 View (601) 675-4001
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Dr. Stephanie L Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CAADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
We are all broken, that is how the light gets in.
We are all broken, that is how the light gets in.
(601) 843-2115 View (601) 843-2115
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Donna M Lewis LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCHF, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 25 years of experience providing resources and assisting people to heal through community agencies. In April 2021 I opened my own business so that I could be free to serve my clients with respect and inclusion. With sensitivity to your needs and individuality, I modify my techniques and milieu to give you a space to comfortably heal. Contact me by phone or email to discuss how we can work together to foster growth through healthy balance of self acceptance and change. You will be empowered to create the life you love.
I have over 25 years of experience providing resources and assisting people to heal through community agencies. In April 2021 I opened my own business so that I could be free to serve my clients with respect and inclusion. With sensitivity to your needs and individuality, I modify my techniques and milieu to give you a space to comfortably heal. Contact me by phone or email to discuss how we can work together to foster growth through healthy balance of self acceptance and change. You will be empowered to create the life you love.
(228) 285-4664 View (228) 285-4664

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What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.