Therapists in Bay Saint Louis, MS

As a military veteran and spouse, I can understand the challenges in making relationships work. It can always feel like a constant transition and you can hardly even get your footing. You can feel like your marriage has hit a plateau, or that it never really started? This often happens when work, kids, grief and other life transitions get in the way. We continuously grow-but may grow apart.

“Dealing with stuff" is in your DNA. You know how to handle yourself in a crisis. You are a problem solver. Others can count on you when "the stuff hits the fan". But there is another side to you... one, no one REALLY knows. I help high functioning people overcome negative reactions to trauma. Whether it’s an explosive reaction to a minor inconvenience or not understanding your overwhelming sadness, trauma manifests in many ways. Dealing with trauma can feel like pushing a heavy boulder up a hill without a finish line in sight. The good news is that there are effective tools that will propel you towards healing & moving forward.

If you are tired of dealing with the same thing over and over again, then counseling can create long lasting change that you're craving. Imagine a life where you have peace in yourself and in your relationships. Whether it is anxiety, depression, PTSD or relationship problems, these are all symptoms of a deeper issue that counseling can help get to the root of. Expect to gain relief, develop new skills, increase self-awareness and develop positive belief systems that will transform you and your relationships.

Sometimes we just need guidance during transitions in our lives, whether it be relationship issues, parenting or family changes. Are you going through a separation/divorce, or going through a personal crisis? Do you feel overwhelmed and need help finding your way?

The scope of my therapy practice is based on the belief that children are growing, developing individuals who at times need assistance beyond their families and school structures to develop emotional and social skills, self confidence, and coping skills to handle stressors. Children are often more open than adults to change and I absolutely love getting to see them transform and grow. I work with children and adolescents ages 4 to 18.

Each person has unique strengths, powerful potential, and an innate ability to heal and thrive. Yet at times worry, sadness, or traumatic past experiences can move us off track. No matter the challenges you face, I believe in you and provide tools to help you increase resilience, discover your strengths, get back on track, and connect to your success.

I help people work through anxiety and traumatic events they have experienced in life. Some have been in the battlefield of war, many have been in the battlefield of their own home. The very place where safety and nurturing were expected became the source of fear and confusion. Some can't really remember trauma, they have just always known this sense of dread and excessive worry. My mission is to create an accepting and supportive environment that helps you recognize patterns in your life that maintain your distress and find new thoughts and actions that will bring you the freedom to become the best version of yourself.

Please note: I am retiring 10.28.21 from counseling service. Served as an Army Social Work Officer, psychiatric team in Vietnam (1968-69), I treat military, vet & other civilian clients re depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, existential malaise, aging, PTSD related to war/hazardous duty -- first responders, natural disasters, accidents, race-related, sexual & other abuse. As a Social Work Professor Emeritus, I counsel re school & life adjustment issues for young adults & non-traditional students. I teach faith-based & secular forms of meditation to address various issues: OCD, mood, anxiety, anger, concentration, trauma...

Typically my clients are successful people whom I respect and admire. Like in other areas of their lives when an issue occurs, they want answers and a course of action. Providing for others, they have often put aside their own needs. Their work and personal relationships are intertwined. Talking about how to move forward can be a timeout when one can determine the next steps. Hearing yourself talk aloud about what has been on your mind and heart may give clarity in differentiating between want and need. I encourage clients to gift themselves with time aside.

At Mind Works, we specialize in the assessment and treatment of child and adult mental health struggles in a safe environment. We offer therapeutic counseling with clinicians who specialize in treating childhood and adult problems. We also provide a full range of psychological testing for both children and adults. From academic to mental/behavioral health problems, our customized assessments will help identify your strengths and deficit areas in order to identify an appropriate mental health diagnosis. Whether therapy and/or assessment, the clinicians at Mind Works can help you live the life you've imagined.

Important NOTICE: I am currently preparing for maternity leave.Children often do not have the words and vocabulary to fully express everything that has happened or how it has impacted them. When given a safe and nurturing environment in which a child can feel comfortable expressing feelings and working through life's obstacles, so much can be positively accomplished regardless of what a child may be going through. I am passionate about meeting each child where he or she is at emotionally by providing a warm, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere in order to allow the therapeutic agents of change to naturally take place through play.

Find your resonance. You may be struggling with depression, stress, relationships, or going through a difficult time. You might need to participate in therapy, gain a new perspective on things, or just have someone objective to talk to. I accept each person as the individual that they are, and I work with you to find out which methods will best benefit your needs. My goal is to help you develop the skills to get through life's difficulties and lead a happier life! I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, some Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as drawing from other therapies as needed.

I believe in the value and efficacy of psychotherapy. It is time for humanity to move beyond the stigma associated with mental health and take advantage of the art and science that is psychotherapy. You do not need to suffer needlessly or alone. There is hope!

Holly Fedele is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Mississippi. She earned her Bachelor of Psychology in 2008 and Master of Social Work in 2017, both from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has experience in inpatient and outpatient treatment, as well as therapy in a correctional setting. She has experience with adults experiencing life changes, PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression, and other mood disorders. She also has experience with couples seeking to create a healthier relationship. She is ethically non-monogamous and LGBTQIA affirming.