Grief Therapists in Jackson, MS

Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling can be immensely helpful in getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in! I specialize in personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety.

Living life is manageable with a willing and understanding approach to guide perspectives for eventual outlets, balance or peace within.

As we journey through our lives, we experience mountain tops and valleys. Sometimes in the midst of our valleys, we can feel overwhelmed or unworthy. If you are experiencing difficulties or feel stuck and need a little support and guidance to help you sort through your challenges to move forward with your life – we are here for you!

Addiction is about Isolation and Recovery is about Connection. Healing happens when we address the core issues of addiction and other destructive behaviors. Addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and compulsive behaviors can be isolating and cause problems in our relationships.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist committed to helping help you heal. Do you need positive change, but feel stuck in old patterns? Are you trying to be strong on the outside for other people but inside feeling constantly stressed? Is the trauma and anxiety keeping you frozen, making life overwhelming? With therapy you can turn your life around; it doesn't need to be a constant battle. I offer a non-judgmental, caring, and supportive place where you will learn how to gain clarity whilst developing healthy coping strategies and reducing the intensity of past traumas. Text or call me with any questions.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands and will help you find answers? Then you came to the right place! I believe in getting to know you and your needs. I believe that your life can be better and I know I can help you get there. I have extensive experience, training, and an educational background to provide excellent services for you or a family member.

Knowledge, insight, and proper tools can lead to necessary changes required to move forward and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn to redefine or reinterpret the meaning of events in your life and your responses to them. Discover your capacity for change and growth; learn more about who you are and may become. Feel empowered on a positive path to growth and well-being. If looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

My ideal client is any adult or teen experiencing any sort of issue related to their family or relationships. I enjoy helping those with anxiety, depression and stress to overcome those and get to their personal best.

Many of us live our lives balancing one life event after another. All is well until that ONE MORE THING happens! Some people lash out on others or suddenly experience an overwhelming flood of emotions. Others lose interest in activities or have a change in their sleeping or eating habits. Coping with stress, relationship issues, and other life events may cause depression, anxiety, or other emotional responses. Many of my clients have been able to find better ways to cope with their "series of unfortunate events." Empowering clients to find positive strategies to COUNT IT ALL JOY again is at the heart of what I do.

I currently work with children, adolescents and adults. My goal as a counselor is to meet each of my clients where they are and build a relationship that empowers them to move forward through whatever obstacles they are encountering in their lives. I am here to help guide and lead individuals, families and/or couples through their journey of discovery.

How different would your life be if you experienced difficult emotions for minutes at a time verses days or weeks? Suppose in everyday interactions, you were able to teach your children to deal with frustrations skillfully. What would your marriage look like if you weren’t compelled by anger to say the thing that causes your wife or husband to stop speaking to you or you were able to be more productive at work because your anxiety or sadness passed as suddenly as it came. I specialize in techniques to help adults, children, and adolescents find freedom from unnecessary suffering and help parents raise more thoughtful children.

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.

Does life seem overwhelming and stressful? Has getting out of bed become another daunting task? Or maybe you need a listening ear, someone to help navigate daily activities or help manage your emotions because they are too much to handle right now. I work with adolescents and adults. I provide a judgment-free environment filled with compassion grounded in knowledge. I meet clients where they are in life and collaborate with them to address their individual needs. I use evidence-based approaches to therapy to manage negative thought patterns and discover skills within oneself to thrive, find hope and be a resilient person.

Do you feel the weight of emotional burdens? Are you going through a major life event? Are you in a relationship that needs help? These burdens can get to the point that it feels unbearable or too difficult to manage on your own.

I work with a number of different types of people. Most common issues are depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Most folks initially just want a little hope. To be heard...to be understood...to make meaning of their experiences. Some need a new path. Some need to just improve the path they are on.

Something just isn't working in your life. Your fights with your spouse are on the wash-rinse-repeat cycle. Motivation and drive have left the building, so you binge Netflix and feel guilty for not being productive. Your inner critic won’t stop telling you how bad, fat, or disappointing you are. You look in the mirror and see someone you hate and/or a body that disgusts you. You don’t like the way things are, but you don’t know how to change, and trying to do it yourself hasn’t worked.

TAMAR Counseling Group's goal is to provide holistic mental health services through competent professional staff passionate about supporting individuals who are seeking to live a more abundant life. At TAMAR Counseling Group, we are focused on providing quality professional counseling services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of service options and flexible timing providing the convenience you need.

I am a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor with over 15 years of experience in helping individuals overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, and stress disorders. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am well-equipped to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to my clients. I am also an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling program at Reformed Theological Seminary.

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.