Therapists in Mississippi

I meet with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them find better ways of dealing with problems disrupting their lives. Often times people find themselves repeating the same cycles of conflict, frustration, worry, fear, and shame. I work with people to identify these patterns so that they can make choices that enhance their relationships, lead to personal growth, and break from the pattern.

Are you feeling alone, anxious, or depressed? Do you have difficulty expressing your feelings, communicating your needs, getting past childhood trauma, forgiving, rebuilding trust, enforcing boundaries, or being intimate? Consider individual or couples therapy to get your life or relationship pivoting in the right direction toward a happier and healthier life.

I work with individuals, couples, families, and mental health. I have considerable experience in helping people work through relationship issues. I am certified as a Prepare and Enrich facilitator for engaged and married couples, parents and blended families as well as SYMBIS certified for premarital. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of MS, a National Board Certified Counselor, a National Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Board-certified Telemental Health provider. I have worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, marital and family concerns, age issues, and career decisions.

Things stacking up? Feeling overwhelmed? I am a licensed professional counselor using holistic approaches to helping people find solutions to their problems, get started and achieve their dreams and goals, and live a more peaceful life. I specialize in teaching people who have been traumatized, especially those who have developed emotional eating patterns.

I counsel and minister to adults, couples, married couples, late adolescents specializing in Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Grief, Major Life Change, CPTSD, Family of Origin Issues, Addiction, Marital/Relationship Issues, Feeling Lost, Alone, Eating Disorders, BDD, Frustrated…. just in need of someone to listen and be there. I care and can help! My mission is to help clients with their mental health and life's trials by encouraging hope, breaking cyclical patterns, helping to better understand emotionally and chemically what is exacerbating certain issues to achieve their/your purpose for a healthy perspective and a victorious life.

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.

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.

Life is full of opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Oftentimes, we’re inspired to step into the journey through grief and loss, trauma, or difficult life circumstances. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where I walk alongside clients to empower and guide you toward increased self-awareness, gaining new perspectives and advanced personal strength to experience a more meaningful life - the life of abundance. Taking steps toward needed changes requires courage, and I offer a welcoming and shame-free space to aid clients to engage the entirety of your story as you grow toward wholeness.

Are you depressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Or maybe you are just unsure how to handle your current life situations. Therapy offers a safe place to explore thoughts and feelings and find new coping skills to face life's problems.

Serenity Counseling & Wellness is a private mental health practice located in the Crossgates, Brandon/Pearl area of Rankin County. At Serenity, you will find a relaxed, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. Services offered include psychological testing and assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist and psychotherapy/counseling services by our team of highly-trained and experienced therapists. We specialize in individual psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children. We also provide family, couples therapy, and addiction counseling. Even if you have struggled with the same problems for years, it is never too late to make positive changes and to find healing. Come see us!

Relationships. Family. Work. Self. Those four places are where most people struggle in life. When they experience issues in one area, it always affects the others. If life feels like an uphill battle, I can help. I love jumping into the messiness of my clients' lives and helping them rebuild from the ground up.

Do you feel trapped or hopeless in your current season of life? Maybe you feel weighed down by stress because you aren't sure where to go from here and it feels like no one understands what you're going through. You were not meant to handle trials alone and Redeeming Hope Life Coaching can provide the support you need to come out on the other side to brighter days and hope for the future.

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.

I might be biased, but I believe we all need a therapeutic, safe, reassuring place to process and heal. The beauty of therapy at my practice is this is a neutral space, led by a highly credentialed professionals, with a passion to walk people through trying times. I love therapy. It can be life changing, if you will allow it. Reaching out can be tough but when you make the decision, you become open to all of the possibilities. After 20 years, I still love it. Let me help you. This process takes determination, consistency and strength. I believe you can do it.

PTSD, trauma, addiction, stress/anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or depression can occur at any age and anytime. If you are experiencing any of these, or simply feel lost or “stuck” and unable to find a way out, you have taken the first step towards self improvement by reading this! Simply put, there are a variety of issues that bring people to seek someone to listen in a therapeutic setting where they will not be judged. I would be honored to work with you or your loved one in overcoming these difficulties and help you find the peace and happiness you deserve.

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.

I am a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider, and I aim to serve those who are hurting and struggling in their lives. I have a heart to help people of all ages who want counseling for their marriages, families, individuals, or children.

Accepting New Clients! I'm so glad that you took the brave first step to find a counselor to help you! You are taking a critical step in seeking change by asking for help! I am a skilled listener who attunes to your needs. I am a creative and flexible helper who will find unique solutions for you. I engage clients in individual, family, and/or group therapy to help them overcome the obstacles that have been holding them back. I work diligently to teach healthy coping strategies that will make a positive impact in daily life.

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.