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C Alleen McLain
Pre-Licensed Professional, P-LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Often the first step to seek help is the hardest but I believe that there is healing in the therapeutic relationship.
I believe that the path to healing begins with Hope and Grace. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to explore where you have been and help you create lasting change in your life. Together we will discover healing and find strength in your life. Working with The Net, I desire to serve individuals who are struggling and help them find the path forward. I will walk alongside you as you find your way out of unhealthy coping strategies into a healthy, intentional life.
Often the first step to seek help is the hardest but I believe that there is healing in the therapeutic relationship.
I believe that the path to healing begins with Hope and Grace. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to explore where you have been and help you create lasting change in your life. Together we will discover healing and find strength in your life. Working with The Net, I desire to serve individuals who are struggling and help them find the path forward. I will walk alongside you as you find your way out of unhealthy coping strategies into a healthy, intentional life.
(601) 891-5293 View (601) 891-5293
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Dr. Kristen Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome a variety of issues, individual diversity, and all kinds of couples.
Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling can be immensely helpful in getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in! I specialize in personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety.
I welcome a variety of issues, individual diversity, and all kinds of couples.
Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling can be immensely helpful in getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in! I specialize in personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety.
(601) 781-4147 View (601) 781-4147
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New Path Counselng
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Having trouble finding your way? Feeling overwhelmed with everyday life stress? Struggling in your marriage or relationship? I can help you find strength in this journey. Therapy provides hope and healing in a safe, confidential environment. It's important to feel heard and understood. Whether looking to improve your current relationship or overcome your own depressive and/or anxious state, I can help. Individual, couples and group settings are available to meet your specific needs.
Having trouble finding your way? Feeling overwhelmed with everyday life stress? Struggling in your marriage or relationship? I can help you find strength in this journey. Therapy provides hope and healing in a safe, confidential environment. It's important to feel heard and understood. Whether looking to improve your current relationship or overcome your own depressive and/or anxious state, I can help. Individual, couples and group settings are available to meet your specific needs.
(601) 500-7638 View (601) 500-7638
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Zachary Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
Do you catch yourself overthinking or being too critical? Do you often wonder if you have accomplished “enough”? We keep trying to change how we think and feel about ourselves, but nothing seems to work for very long. However, this '“trying” can often lead to familiar reactions such as anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. So how does it get better?
Do you catch yourself overthinking or being too critical? Do you often wonder if you have accomplished “enough”? We keep trying to change how we think and feel about ourselves, but nothing seems to work for very long. However, this '“trying” can often lead to familiar reactions such as anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. So how does it get better?
(314) 926-9610 View (314) 926-9610
Photo of Debra Lee Carr, Licensed Professional Counselor in 39216, MS
Debra Lee Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Knowledge, insight, and proper tools can lead to necessary changes required to move forward and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn to redefine or reinterpret the meaning of events in your life and your responses to them. Discover your capacity for change and growth; learn more about who you are and may become. Feel empowered on a positive path to growth and well-being. If looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Knowledge, insight, and proper tools can lead to necessary changes required to move forward and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn to redefine or reinterpret the meaning of events in your life and your responses to them. Discover your capacity for change and growth; learn more about who you are and may become. Feel empowered on a positive path to growth and well-being. If looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(601) 202-4535 View (601) 202-4535
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Ian Daniel Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
My ideal client is any adult or teen experiencing any sort of issue related to their family or relationships. I enjoy helping those with anxiety, depression and stress to overcome those and get to their personal best.
My ideal client is any adult or teen experiencing any sort of issue related to their family or relationships. I enjoy helping those with anxiety, depression and stress to overcome those and get to their personal best.
(601) 202-4459 View (601) 202-4459
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Dr. Timothy A Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, GC-C, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
We all face challenges in life, but my goal is to help you overcome your challenges and obstacles. Currently, I work with children experiencing depression, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I assist my clients with creating personal goals for a healthier lifestyle! I specialize in treating children experiencing stress from: behavioral symptoms, family transitions, divorce, and everyday life adjustments that lead to depression, and behavioral disorders. I also treat adults experiencing life stressors causing anxiety, and depression.
We all face challenges in life, but my goal is to help you overcome your challenges and obstacles. Currently, I work with children experiencing depression, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I assist my clients with creating personal goals for a healthier lifestyle! I specialize in treating children experiencing stress from: behavioral symptoms, family transitions, divorce, and everyday life adjustments that lead to depression, and behavioral disorders. I also treat adults experiencing life stressors causing anxiety, and depression.
(601) 488-3582 View (601) 488-3582
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.