LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Gulfport, MS

I believe counseling is a process of exploration, discovery, and personal growth. My job is to help clients learn more about themselves in a safe, caring, non-judgemental, and challenging environment. My goal is to empower clients to recognize and change their thoughts or behaviors leading to decrease anxiety/stress, decreased depression and increased self-esteem. I work with each client based on their specific needs and concerns and help them create a path toward healing, empowerment, and change.

Life often leaves us feeling stressed, depressed and or lost. Seeking therapy can be an important step in moving positively towards mental health stability and wholeness. With experience in addressing issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, grief and loss and marital issues, I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment for children, teens, adults, couples and or families who need help. I seek to understand and partner with you as you identify positive steps in your journey towards healing.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or hurting due to depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? If so, you could definitely benefit from counseling. Therapy is great for having someone to confide in and laugh with while identifying problems and developing solutions to get back to a happy place.

Making the initial decision to seek professional help for you or your loved one can be intimidating. I’m the therapist for people that “don’t like therapy”. Many of the people I see are new to therapy, "didn't believe in it" or have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. They come in with doubts, questions and fears. I believe that everyone that walks through my door deserves respect. My ultimate goal is to create a safe place to explore the messiness of life in a comfortable, laid-back and non-judgmental space. Life can be difficult, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. All are welcome here.

I have successfully helped children, teens, adults and families who have endured traumatic experiences, behavioral/anger issues or school/job issues. I also have helped individuals currently experiencing emotional pain such as anxiety/depression, hopelessness, self harming behaviors. It is my belief that people have the innate potential to free themselves of emotional difficulties. My goal is to provide the necessary tools and teach skills needed to overcome emotional difficulties and develop meaningful relationships with family and friends.

When a person is faced with life stressors, it can be hard to know how to "act" or "present themselves." An ideal client is one who recognizes that something is not right and takes the first step in seeking help. That is the most difficult part. They recognize the way they are feeling is not how they want or need to feel. It takes courage to ask for help and I understand the process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I am proud of you for taking the first steps towards a positive change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you through your journey.

The four main areas I coach/counsel people in are: depression/anxiety management, anger management, career/business growth, relationship/marital challenges, and personal development. I am dedicated to helping people solve relationship and anger problems associated with disrespect, insecurities, bad attitudes, and guilt through spiritual non-judgmental conversation! Our hidden, underlying beliefs often keep us from experiencing the full richness of life. I use a combination of objective assessment tools, dialogues and cognitive behavioral exercises to help you achieve your dreams.

I am honored to walk with each of my clients on their journey to finding happiness and health. I offer compassion and open minded perspectives to those in need of a judgment free space to discuss their stress and worry. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a variety of personal and relational concerns. As shared by my favorite writer Brene Brown, “The last thing we need in the midst of our struggles is shame for being human.”

LeFleur Behavioral Health offers gold-standard, evidence based psychological testing and psychotherapy solutions for a wide variety of mental health needs. We specialize in psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, chronic pain, stress, and bereavement, as well as many other psychological difficulties. We also provide psychological testing for intellectual and academic functioning, ADHD, personality testing, and pre-procedure evaluation for pain and bariatric procedures. Our psychologists, Dr. Walter Rueff and Dr. James Broussard are happy to speak with you.

I started working with at-risk youth and families, delivering individual and family therapy in their homes. I focus on fostering the healthy development of personal skills among young adults and addressing trauma. Through my experience, I have gained expertise in working with various diagnoses, including ADHD, drug and alcohol addiction, depression, and anxiety. I find great satisfaction in working with Black, Latinx, BIPOC, and those who have been historically marginalized or excluded individuals.

My counseling approach is flexible and integrative, based on individual needs, symptoms, and goals. Whatever the situation, we will work collaboratively to attain confidence, growth, and the change you are seeking. I strive to assist those seeking support for life's challenging situations and to provide practical solutions. We will work together to help you gain a new perspective along with the skills necessary to acquire a happier and fulfilling life.

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.

We all crave connection with others. We thrive when we experience belonging & acceptance, both within our own souls & the hearts of others. When that connection is weakened or damaged through struggles with communication, lack of safety, or fears of rejection, we often resort to strategies aimed at self-protection. While that protection is sacred, I want to help that protector within you learn to trust your Self & follow your lead. You have within you a powerful resource of connection, compassion, & creativity. I seek to assist you in reclaiming your sacred power—your internal capacity to promote healing, resilience, & pleasure.