Photo of Caty Coffey, Licensed Professional Counselor in 39216, MS
Caty Coffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFTC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Something just isn't working in your life. Your fights with your spouse are on the wash-rinse-repeat cycle. Motivation and drive have left the building, so you binge Netflix and feel guilty for not being productive. Your inner critic won’t stop telling you how bad, fat, or disappointing you are. You look in the mirror and see someone you hate and/or a body that disgusts you. You don’t like the way things are, but you don’t know how to change, and trying to do it yourself hasn’t worked.
Something just isn't working in your life. Your fights with your spouse are on the wash-rinse-repeat cycle. Motivation and drive have left the building, so you binge Netflix and feel guilty for not being productive. Your inner critic won’t stop telling you how bad, fat, or disappointing you are. You look in the mirror and see someone you hate and/or a body that disgusts you. You don’t like the way things are, but you don’t know how to change, and trying to do it yourself hasn’t worked.
(601) 806-4467 View (601) 806-4467
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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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Josh Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
I have a passion for helping people live a more fulfilling life. I have experience working with a wide range of issues that include healing from past or present traumas, coping with loss, overcoming anxiety, improving relationships, and adjusting to new changes in life. I work with adults, teens (14+), couples, and families. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space that encourages you, empowers you, and gives you the tools you need to reach your goals.
I have a passion for helping people live a more fulfilling life. I have experience working with a wide range of issues that include healing from past or present traumas, coping with loss, overcoming anxiety, improving relationships, and adjusting to new changes in life. I work with adults, teens (14+), couples, and families. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space that encourages you, empowers you, and gives you the tools you need to reach your goals.
(601) 228-6780 View (601) 228-6780
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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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Marie Rothman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified EMDR clinician with 30 years of experience who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties related to trauma, negative life events, marital issues, addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified EMDR clinician with 30 years of experience who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties related to trauma, negative life events, marital issues, addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(601) 564-0118 View (601) 564-0118
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Susan Woodard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MDiv, CMAT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216  (Online Only)
Some of the areas you might want to explore in therapy with me are: intimacy, sex & sexuality, trauma, relationship conflicts, addiction recovery, stress, anxiety, life transitions & goals, low self esteem, communication issues, dream work and transformational growth.
Chances are you're struggling to understand some area of your life, feeling stuck, hoping for new possibilities and outcomes. Maybe now is the time to reevaluate what you really want out of life and to make some changes. Perhaps the situation that has you most frustrated is providing you with an opportunity to look deep within yourself at the person you most fully want to be. I believe therapy is a partnership in which my responsibility is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive space where you can bring whatever issues you wish to explore.
Some of the areas you might want to explore in therapy with me are: intimacy, sex & sexuality, trauma, relationship conflicts, addiction recovery, stress, anxiety, life transitions & goals, low self esteem, communication issues, dream work and transformational growth.
Chances are you're struggling to understand some area of your life, feeling stuck, hoping for new possibilities and outcomes. Maybe now is the time to reevaluate what you really want out of life and to make some changes. Perhaps the situation that has you most frustrated is providing you with an opportunity to look deep within yourself at the person you most fully want to be. I believe therapy is a partnership in which my responsibility is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive space where you can bring whatever issues you wish to explore.
(855) 791-4528 View (855) 791-4528
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Russell W Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFTC, LPC, CSASI, C-IFS , BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Russ is a Certified IFS Therapist, has completed all 3 levels of Gottman advanced couples training, is a Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and is a Certified TeleMental Health professional.
As a Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-SASI), Russ works with male clients battling sexual addiction, problem behaviors with pornography, and recovering from affairs. This work has included the spouses of these men as well. Russ also works with those dealing with depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, couples/marriage counseling, individuals dealing with shame and past trauma, and men presenting with unwanted same sex attraction.
Russ is a Certified IFS Therapist, has completed all 3 levels of Gottman advanced couples training, is a Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and is a Certified TeleMental Health professional.
As a Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-SASI), Russ works with male clients battling sexual addiction, problem behaviors with pornography, and recovering from affairs. This work has included the spouses of these men as well. Russ also works with those dealing with depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, couples/marriage counseling, individuals dealing with shame and past trauma, and men presenting with unwanted same sex attraction.
(601) 843-0294 View (601) 843-0294
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Jay Roberson
Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
In my practice I work with two groups of people, couples and Men/Adolescent Boys. When working with couples we focus on building trust and safety while exploring past hurts, marital conflict, parenting struggles, resentment, affairs and addiction. I also enjoy working with couples who are newly approaching marriage with pre-marital counseling. When working with Men/Adolescent boys we explore grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety relationships, betrayal, depression, ADD/ADHD, personal failure, divorce, sexual struggles, infidelity, pornography, drugs and alcohol addiction.
In my practice I work with two groups of people, couples and Men/Adolescent Boys. When working with couples we focus on building trust and safety while exploring past hurts, marital conflict, parenting struggles, resentment, affairs and addiction. I also enjoy working with couples who are newly approaching marriage with pre-marital counseling. When working with Men/Adolescent boys we explore grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety relationships, betrayal, depression, ADD/ADHD, personal failure, divorce, sexual struggles, infidelity, pornography, drugs and alcohol addiction.
(601) 202-0699 View (601) 202-0699
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Joleena Abrams
CMEMI, CCTSA, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216  (Online Only)
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(307) 275-7868 View (307) 275-7868
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Hardin Life Resources
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
Hardin an LMFT, LPC, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist; and a Certified Professional Life Coach.
We believe in a model of growth that integrates the whole person. To become “healthy and happy” you must become aware and nurture development in all four parts of your self: Physical; Emotional; Social and Spiritual. We can help you discover and move through the roadblocks in your past or present that are holding you back personally, relationally or professionally. Hardin Life offers husband and wife team, Phil and Karla Hardin. Together, they bring over 50 years of combined experience in the field of Counseling.
Hardin an LMFT, LPC, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist; and a Certified Professional Life Coach.
We believe in a model of growth that integrates the whole person. To become “healthy and happy” you must become aware and nurture development in all four parts of your self: Physical; Emotional; Social and Spiritual. We can help you discover and move through the roadblocks in your past or present that are holding you back personally, relationally or professionally. Hardin Life offers husband and wife team, Phil and Karla Hardin. Together, they bring over 50 years of combined experience in the field of Counseling.
(601) 878-4149 View (601) 878-4149
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Bridge-Point, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
We strive diligently to improve the quality of life and strengthen relationships via the following services: Individual Therapy: Parents & Children, Couples Therapy: Pre-Marital & Marital, Group Therapy: Adults (Positive Parenting), Group Therapy: Youths (Positive Youth Development), Career Counseling: Adults & Youths, and Educational Guidance & Assistance.
We have been married for 39 years and we are both Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselors. We have years of practical experience in couple, marriage, and family relationship that is complimented by our academic and professional credentials. Our group, Bridge-Point, was formed with the underlying principle of "striving diligently to make a difference".
We strive diligently to improve the quality of life and strengthen relationships via the following services: Individual Therapy: Parents & Children, Couples Therapy: Pre-Marital & Marital, Group Therapy: Adults (Positive Parenting), Group Therapy: Youths (Positive Youth Development), Career Counseling: Adults & Youths, and Educational Guidance & Assistance.
We have been married for 39 years and we are both Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselors. We have years of practical experience in couple, marriage, and family relationship that is complimented by our academic and professional credentials. Our group, Bridge-Point, was formed with the underlying principle of "striving diligently to make a difference".
(601) 368-8707 View (601) 368-8707
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Kaleigh A. Countiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
It is my experience that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for growth and change.
Do you feel scared? Are you struggling? Having trouble finding your voice? Are your issues with substance abuse interfering with your relationships? Do you need guidance healing the wounds of trauma? Maybe you just feel lost and need a safe place to process. You are not alone.
It is my experience that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for growth and change.
Do you feel scared? Are you struggling? Having trouble finding your voice? Are your issues with substance abuse interfering with your relationships? Do you need guidance healing the wounds of trauma? Maybe you just feel lost and need a safe place to process. You are not alone.
(601) 499-4165 View (601) 499-4165
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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 Ian Daniel Walker, Licensed Professional Counselor in 39216, MS
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
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Will Mcneese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
I believe in the healing power of safe relationships. I believe this because I have experienced being healed through therapeutic relationships. So many of us face the daily pain of being wounded by others, losing people we love, divorce, hating ourselves, feeling ashamed, alone, confused, or numb. We go to great lengths to manage the pain or anxiety we experience and often make wrecks of our lives and those around us. It is my desire to come along side hurting people and foster lasting growth and change. If you can relate to this, Welcome!
I believe in the healing power of safe relationships. I believe this because I have experienced being healed through therapeutic relationships. So many of us face the daily pain of being wounded by others, losing people we love, divorce, hating ourselves, feeling ashamed, alone, confused, or numb. We go to great lengths to manage the pain or anxiety we experience and often make wrecks of our lives and those around us. It is my desire to come along side hurting people and foster lasting growth and change. If you can relate to this, Welcome!
(601) 308-4361 View (601) 308-4361
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Meghan Flynt Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
I am an empathetic and compassionate person, who provides a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting therapeutic environment to help individuals thrive. Through providing a person-centered therapeutic approach, I help guide individuals to explore stressors and identifying strengths within themselves to change their perceptions and use more positive coping skills. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and young adults, offering individual and family therapy. I enjoy using creative techniques. such as play and art to help younger children express feelings and find new ways of approaching challenges.
I am an empathetic and compassionate person, who provides a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting therapeutic environment to help individuals thrive. Through providing a person-centered therapeutic approach, I help guide individuals to explore stressors and identifying strengths within themselves to change their perceptions and use more positive coping skills. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and young adults, offering individual and family therapy. I enjoy using creative techniques. such as play and art to help younger children express feelings and find new ways of approaching challenges.
(601) 368-8047 View (601) 368-8047
Photo of Shelby Sandifer, Licensed Professional Counselor in 39216, MS
Shelby Sandifer
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Is life feeling heavy? Are you in a dark place? Life events can have a major impact on us as humans. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, and much more can be results of these events. Most importantly, we want to make sense of these things and why this is happening to us. What comes next is the need for a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space to share these struggles with another human. This type of environment can help you discover many things about the dark that can bring light to your story. You just want to feel better.
Is life feeling heavy? Are you in a dark place? Life events can have a major impact on us as humans. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, and much more can be results of these events. Most importantly, we want to make sense of these things and why this is happening to us. What comes next is the need for a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space to share these struggles with another human. This type of environment can help you discover many things about the dark that can bring light to your story. You just want to feel better.
(769) 201-1242 View (769) 201-1242
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.