Transgender Therapists in Mississippi
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Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
I believe that everything we need in order to heal is within our internal reach. Sometimes we can access this healing on our own, and sometimes we need supportive, non-biased accompaniment so we can go deeper into our healing processes. Consider me your attentive support person. I look forward to working with you.
I believe that everything we need in order to heal is within our internal reach. Sometimes we can access this healing on our own, and sometimes we need supportive, non-biased accompaniment so we can go deeper into our healing processes. Consider me your attentive support person. I look forward to working with you.
Kerry Johnson Behavioral Health Services, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39213
I am psychotherapist, licensed in professional counseling. As a native Mississippian who relishes the opportunity to provide services in my state. I began my educational journey with a psychology degree from the prestigious Tougaloo College and completed the journey with a doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2013, I have the greatest privilege to be the psychotherapist for Open Arms Healthcare Center, known for being the first LGBTQ+ focused healthcare clinic in Mississippi. In 2015, Kerry Johnson Behavioral Health Services, Inc., located in the Historic Jackson Medical Mall healthcare district opened. Both practice locations, welcome all clients.
I am psychotherapist, licensed in professional counseling. As a native Mississippian who relishes the opportunity to provide services in my state. I began my educational journey with a psychology degree from the prestigious Tougaloo College and completed the journey with a doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2013, I have the greatest privilege to be the psychotherapist for Open Arms Healthcare Center, known for being the first LGBTQ+ focused healthcare clinic in Mississippi. In 2015, Kerry Johnson Behavioral Health Services, Inc., located in the Historic Jackson Medical Mall healthcare district opened. Both practice locations, welcome all clients.
Middleway Counseling Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgeland, MS 39157
For many of us, day to day life has become overwhelming, a bombardment of information and responsibilities. It can be hard to remember our direction, to find the path to our goals. In therapy, I can help you emerge from the tangle of confusion, reactivity, and roadblocks to find the middleway. With 10 years experience as a community mental health therapist, and now in private practice, no issue is too large or too small to work through together. Therapy is a supportive place to build your strengths, to face your challenges, and hone your authentic self.
For many of us, day to day life has become overwhelming, a bombardment of information and responsibilities. It can be hard to remember our direction, to find the path to our goals. In therapy, I can help you emerge from the tangle of confusion, reactivity, and roadblocks to find the middleway. With 10 years experience as a community mental health therapist, and now in private practice, no issue is too large or too small to work through together. Therapy is a supportive place to build your strengths, to face your challenges, and hone your authentic self.
Christa McCrorie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39201
Let’s get you back in control and living freely. We seek therapy for many reasons- we might find ourselves in the same destructive cycles or feel trapped in our own lives. We might find ourselves unable to stop thinking about traumatic memories or acting out our trauma over and over. We might feel out of place in our own bodies, knowing something is not aligning with our gender, sex, or sexual orientation but not sure where to start. Or we just may be wanting to find our greatest potential and change our behavior patterns for success. I can help. We can work together to see your life a little differently and start to make change.
Let’s get you back in control and living freely. We seek therapy for many reasons- we might find ourselves in the same destructive cycles or feel trapped in our own lives. We might find ourselves unable to stop thinking about traumatic memories or acting out our trauma over and over. We might feel out of place in our own bodies, knowing something is not aligning with our gender, sex, or sexual orientation but not sure where to start. Or we just may be wanting to find our greatest potential and change our behavior patterns for success. I can help. We can work together to see your life a little differently and start to make change.
Going into 2025 and want to make some changes and be your best self? Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"? Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo? Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative? Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve the quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
Going into 2025 and want to make some changes and be your best self? Are you looking for a psychologist who doesn't fit the stereotypical mold of a "psychologist"? Are you tired of therapists who seem to be happy with the current status quo? Are you wanting a psychologist who understands what it's like to be queer, trans, neurodivergent, poly and/or alternative? Do you want someone to help you process your trauma and learn ways to improve the quality of life so you can continue to be a bad ass in your community?
Life can be filled with heartbreak(s), disappointments and frustrations that lead one to feel hopeless and filled with despair. Unfortunately, during this time you feel alone, or you feel like no one understands what you are going through. The veil of resilience and compassion is important and necessary to put the following four concepts in perspective to help give clarity to a situation: 1. Insight 2. Self-Esteem 3. Action 4. Healing. There are no issues too great for an individual to overcome if they put forth the effort. Therapy is a process that promotes change and encourages an individual to seek their self-selecting truth.
Life can be filled with heartbreak(s), disappointments and frustrations that lead one to feel hopeless and filled with despair. Unfortunately, during this time you feel alone, or you feel like no one understands what you are going through. The veil of resilience and compassion is important and necessary to put the following four concepts in perspective to help give clarity to a situation: 1. Insight 2. Self-Esteem 3. Action 4. Healing. There are no issues too great for an individual to overcome if they put forth the effort. Therapy is a process that promotes change and encourages an individual to seek their self-selecting truth.
Shannon R Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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.
My name is Sheila Runnels and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in the Jackson, Mississippi area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, and ADHD related issues, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start to feel more confident about where they are in their lives.
My name is Sheila Runnels and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in the Jackson, Mississippi area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, and ADHD related issues, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start to feel more confident about where they are in their lives.
Lauren Bean-Farley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oxford, MS 38655
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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Janet A Hardy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I fully believe people do well when they can. If you are not doing well in some or many areas of your life, it's because there is something holding you back. You WANT to do well, but for some reason you just can't. That's okay. I can help you identify and navigate these barriers so that you can start doing well again.
I fully believe people do well when they can. If you are not doing well in some or many areas of your life, it's because there is something holding you back. You WANT to do well, but for some reason you just can't. That's okay. I can help you identify and navigate these barriers so that you can start doing well again.
Shields of Hope Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, NCC, CMHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brandon, MS 39042
My name is Dr. Antwynette Shields and I approach therapy by using a person-centered, strengths based model. I believe that we are the expert of our lives, and despite life's obstacles, we each have qualities and strengths that make us unique. I provide a non-judgmental environment which allows my client to feel safe, understood, and heard. I offer services to clients of all ethnicities, backgrounds, sexual orientation, and religions. I want each client to feel safe knowing that their presenting challenge is never too hard to work through.
My name is Dr. Antwynette Shields and I approach therapy by using a person-centered, strengths based model. I believe that we are the expert of our lives, and despite life's obstacles, we each have qualities and strengths that make us unique. I provide a non-judgmental environment which allows my client to feel safe, understood, and heard. I offer services to clients of all ethnicities, backgrounds, sexual orientation, and religions. I want each client to feel safe knowing that their presenting challenge is never too hard to work through.
Blue Harbor Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming and challenging and choosing to move forward during these difficult times takes courage and strength. Making the decision to seek therapy to help navigate through life’s toughest challenges is a great first step. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to make the move towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Life can feel overwhelming and challenging and choosing to move forward during these difficult times takes courage and strength. Making the decision to seek therapy to help navigate through life’s toughest challenges is a great first step. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to make the move towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Dr. Barnes is a native Mississippian, earning his B.A. in Psychology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. He has worked in academic, private, community, school, and state psychiatric settings as well as VA medical centers. Dr. Barnes completed his internship at the VA North Texas Health Care System followed by a fellowship at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, specializing in addictive disorders.
Times are scary right now, but mental relief can be found. I can help you recoup, regroup, and revive in a calm, serene, nonjudgmental environment. The understanding and validity from another can make all the difference to help you recover, grow and excel in life. Let me be that person for you. After hours appointments are available.
Times are scary right now, but mental relief can be found. I can help you recoup, regroup, and revive in a calm, serene, nonjudgmental environment. The understanding and validity from another can make all the difference to help you recover, grow and excel in life. Let me be that person for you. After hours appointments are available.
Do you find that you could benefit from addressing conflict with your loved ones? What about your coworkers? Friends? … Yourself? Perhaps you need to improve your communication skills, so that those socially awkward situations that induce anxiety can be better navigated? Perhaps you need coping skills to use when you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions? Maybe you just need a listening ear to assist you in self-reflection and personal growth? All of these are issues that I have experience addressing effectively!
Do you find that you could benefit from addressing conflict with your loved ones? What about your coworkers? Friends? … Yourself? Perhaps you need to improve your communication skills, so that those socially awkward situations that induce anxiety can be better navigated? Perhaps you need coping skills to use when you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions? Maybe you just need a listening ear to assist you in self-reflection and personal growth? All of these are issues that I have experience addressing effectively!
I meet with any and all clients ages 15+. I work with various facets of mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, relational issues, body image, etc.) I am well-read and experienced working with issues in sexuality regarding identity/orientation. I also have experience with grief counseling and working with individuals encountering difficult life adjustments or transitions. Additionally, I work with women facing issues in pregnancy, fertility journeys, loss, postpartum, and difficulty adjusting to motherhood. If you are married or in close relationship with an alcoholic, I am also well-equipped to support you.
I meet with any and all clients ages 15+. I work with various facets of mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, relational issues, body image, etc.) I am well-read and experienced working with issues in sexuality regarding identity/orientation. I also have experience with grief counseling and working with individuals encountering difficult life adjustments or transitions. Additionally, I work with women facing issues in pregnancy, fertility journeys, loss, postpartum, and difficulty adjusting to motherhood. If you are married or in close relationship with an alcoholic, I am also well-equipped to support you.
I have worked with different types of clients, including adults, young adults , couples and families. I enjoy helping people overcome the challenges that come with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and relationship and life changes. I aspire to help you lessen your burdens by giving you insights, coping skills and a place to feel safe and heard. I look forward to meeting with you, take a positive step and invest in you.
I have worked with different types of clients, including adults, young adults , couples and families. I enjoy helping people overcome the challenges that come with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and relationship and life changes. I aspire to help you lessen your burdens by giving you insights, coping skills and a place to feel safe and heard. I look forward to meeting with you, take a positive step and invest in you.
My name is Jo Purvis a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with adolescents and adults. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, but your journey will probably look different from others. By utilizing skills learned from CBT, RBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy I help clients embrace what is important to them, find their niche, and what they want out of life.
My name is Jo Purvis a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with adolescents and adults. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, but your journey will probably look different from others. By utilizing skills learned from CBT, RBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy I help clients embrace what is important to them, find their niche, and what they want out of life.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.