Therapists in Oxford, MS

I truly love helping people discover just how precious and important they are to the world around them. I do not like to see people suffer. I know what that feels like. I believe that the client has, within himself or herself, the ability to find his or her way to wellness when they are given the right person to accompany them on that way. Moreover, I have discovered that when the client is given the opportunity to safely explore his or her self and how they relate to the world around them that they arrive at healthier understandings how they exist in their worlds. When they do, they gain agency and the capacity to heal.

Life is about relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. Using specialized methods of counseling, we can help you avoid misunderstandings, improve communication, heal past hurts, understand one another better and strengthen the relationships that make life important.

I'm so glad you're considering taking this next step. Life is challenging and often interrupted by stress, relationship challenges, and loss. We all crave a fulfilling life that is full of hope, connection, and meaning. Relationships with a spouse, partner, child, parent, siblings, roommates, and even co-workers are central to our emotional well-being. I have advanced training in EFT which focuses on creating connections. These close relationships often create a significant amount of stress, pain, and even loneliness, isolation and trauma. I also have advanced training in CPT trauma therapy to help people heal from trauma.

Lauren received her B.S. in Psychology in 2006 and M.S. in Counseling in 2011 from William Carey University. She is very passionate about working with individuals, children/adolescents, and families to improve relationships and quality of life. Lauren is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Collaborative Problem Solving(CPS), the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA), and has training in being an Adoptions Competent Counselor.

I love Mississippi and I love meeting the people who live here. I believe everyone has a story and I consider it an honor to be in a position to hear those stories. I come from a Christian perspective and the interventions I use are congruent with my beliefs and values. The primary interventions I use are from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and other proven family therapy models. I do not impose my personal beliefs and values onto my clients. This process is about you, not me.

I specialize in treating women going through challenging life transitions. Are you having difficulty in your marriage or relationship? Are you separated or going through a divorce & feeling sad & alone? Do you need support navigating work or school issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you seeking meaning and direction in life? Are you older, bored & desire more joy in your life? Do you have concerns about your children, grandchildren or parents? Do you want to learn skills for coping & build self-esteem, gain more control over negative emotions, be confident, happier, & more resilient when facing future obstacles?

I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years' experience, offering you a safe, accepting environment as I listen, interact, and help guide you in resolving issues of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abuse and trauma, relationship conflicts, feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, etc. You may also be suffering a major life transition such as divorce, loss of a loved one, change in career or home, and life feels upside down and sideways. I am here to help you process your struggles, learn and integrate life's lessons, and move forward into your best life.

You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck in painful emotions or circumstances and aren’t sure how to try something new or even know what to try. As a therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families, I can help you to develop a clear vision of how you would like to move forward in your life, identifying barriers that may interfere with your goals, and building skills to connect you with your strengths so you can make steps in a positive direction.

I am honored to be working with Wright Counseling Group here in Oxford. I have spent the past 22 years as a school counselor helping teenagers and elementary students, families, and staff. Counseling is my greatest joy and passion. I look forward to working with both adults and children in the therapeutic setting. I specialize in building resiliency, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship issues, and many other needs that clients bring to session. I am person centered, tailoring my work to prescriptively meet the needs of my clients. I incorporate mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, Gestalt, and attachment theory.

Dr. Kinman is accepting testing clients in May 2024. She is accepting therapy clients in August 2024. Dr. Kinman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Mississippi and Tennessee. Her office is located in Oxford, MS. She offers in-person and telehealth sessions. She specializes in evidence-based therapy, mainly cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Kinman treats children, adolescents, and adults. In practice, she emphasizes mindfulness, communication skills, and insight into personal values and meaning. She collaborates with each individual client, tailoring her therapeutic approach to highlight their personal strengths and values.

Life is about Relationships: Couples, Marriage, Families, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, lost love, abandonment, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance all create fear, pain, rejection and loneliness. You feel disconnected and are in search of acceptance, belonging, comfort and safety. It is scary to take that first step to seek help. From the moment you enter my office, you will have no doubt that your decision to seek help was the right one. The goal will be to create an atmosphere that makes you feel safe and comfortable enough to face what is troubling you.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of practice settings over the past 20 years. My primary area of interest and training is working with children under the age of 10 dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, autism, developmental delay, divorce, grief, medical issues, behavioral problems, and more. I believe children have limitless potential for growth and they have an innate capacity for resiliency. I also believe that parents and primary caregivers play a critical role in a child's recovery and a joint approach to working with children is essential to healing.

Each of us is doing the best we can given our experiences and resources. Whether you are experiencing a crisis or simply looking to improve self-reflective skills, the goal of my practice is to provide clients with tools that become resources to enable them to better cope, make positive changes, and accept change.

I am currently working with all ages of clients and enjoy every developmental stage of life, however I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I have a good deal of clinical experience in treating clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger issues. I've worked with many children whose parents are going through divorce or separation and the many issues which stem from such a family disruption. Another client population that I frequently see is gay and lesbian individuals of all ages.

People seek therapy for a number of different reasons. It's my hope to address the underlying causes and change relational patterns rather than focusing on symptom reduction. It's my hope to use the therapeutic process in order to bring about long term change in lives.

Healthy living and wholeness bring meaning to life. My goal is to help my clients define and reach their goals for a life worth living. What do you want? How do you want to change? How do you want to be? Those are some of the questions we can explore together.

Hey there, superstar! You've decided to open Pandora's box into the remarkable world of...YOU! Get ready to take on the roller-coaster ride of understanding your emotions. Itching to meet your worries like anxiety, depression, or trauma up close and personal? Maybe you're wrestling with the confusion of life transitions, or untangling the mystery of your sexuality? Welcome aboard the wild ride of healing! Young or old, I've got your back! Don’t worry, we’ll work together at your pace, whether that's a baby crawl or a marathon sprint. Looking forward to becoming your dedicated personal trainer… for the soul. Excited? I sure am!

Life’s journey is influenced by your experiences. Some experiences are difficult and leave you feeling unbalanced and disconnected. Injuries sustained from relationships and events can create feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness and rejection. Seeking help is the first step toward finding your sense of balance and connection. Every individual has the ability within themselves to achieve the balance that they need for their lives. It is my goal as a counselor to assist you with the navigation of this journey.