Therapists in Jackson, 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.

Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

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.

As a person in a painful relationship with someone close, or with yourself, you often ask what else you can do to make things better. It seems you have tried everything and everything has failed. You feel misunderstood and exhausted. In romance, love has died or is dying. As a parent, you know your child’s potential and wonder where it has gone. In addiction, anxiety, depression, or grief, you feel stuck and live with little hope of change. It is difficult to reach out and ask for help. Will you be able to connect with and benefit from a counselor?

African Americans historically have trauma that goes back generations. My services help address family and individual issues of differentiation, grief, and addictions. We provide clients with interventions and goals directed towards the client's expected outcomes. We use faith based, strategic short term, solutions-focused integrated models with clients ensuring success.

Navigating transition and uncertainty alone can be daunting and generate fears that keep us stuck. We can feel trapped in our heads, and whether change is something we are actively pursuing or is a condition we feel is forced upon us, it can be difficult to find a way out, especially all on our own! Therapy can be a place to unburden ourselves and share our minds with someone who can provide an outside perspective and help us move forward with purpose. It can also be especially helpful for people who struggle with vulnerability and shame and provide a safe space to express and process emotions and struggles.

In my practice I work with two groups of people, couples and Men/Adolescent Boys. When working with couples we focus on building trust and safety while exploring past hurts, marital conflict, parenting struggles, resentment, affairs and addiction. I also enjoy working with couples who are newly approaching marriage with pre-marital counseling. When working with Men/Adolescent boys we explore grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety relationships, betrayal, depression, ADD/ADHD, personal failure, divorce, sexual struggles, infidelity, pornography, drugs and alcohol addiction.

I have a passion for helping people live a more fulfilling life. I have experience working with a wide range of issues that include healing from past or present traumas, coping with loss, overcoming anxiety, improving relationships, and adjusting to new changes in life. I work with adults, teens (14+), couples, and families. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space that encourages you, empowers you, and gives you the tools you need to reach your goals.

Dr. Broussard is a licensed clinical psychologist, US Air Force veteran, and graduate faculty member/assistant professor of clinical psychology with treatment expertise in a wide variety of issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, serious mental illness, and complicated bereavement. He is also skilled in testing and assessment of learning disorders (ADHD, dyslexia), intellectual functioning, and personality. Dr. Broussard is licensed in Mississippi and is accepting new clients.

I provide assessment and treatment options for adults seeking assistance with mental health or medically-related concerns. My practice, Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychology Services of MS, specializes in the psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of cognitive, emotional, and psychological conditions in adults and older adults. I also provide outpatient psychotherapy for a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to stressors (e.g., health decline, bereavement), and coping with chronic medical illnesses. Therapy treatment plans are individualized, based upon the best available research for treating a particular condition, and time-limited (typically 5-15 sessions).

Even the healthiest of individuals, couples, and families come across challenges that invite confusion, overwhelm and even despair. Getting support during difficult times can be helpful in encouraging yourself to move more confidently in a positive direction.

I believe in the healing power of safe relationships. I believe this because I have experienced being healed through therapeutic relationships. So many of us face the daily pain of being wounded by others, losing people we love, divorce, hating ourselves, feeling ashamed, alone, confused, or numb. We go to great lengths to manage the pain or anxiety we experience and often make wrecks of our lives and those around us. It is my desire to come along side hurting people and foster lasting growth and change. If you can relate to this, Welcome!

I provide counseling services for those seeking help with depression and anxiety related disorders, grief, trauma, injury, or communication and relational difficulties. A specific passion of mine is performance-based counseling. The goal is to reduce distress and unconscious factors that take away from your ability to perform or act. These difficulties might show themselves in athletes, creatives, public speakers, or any other skill-based task. I can help you work through these mental roadblocks so that you can better use the skills that you already have.

PTSD, trauma, addiction, stress/anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or depression can occur at any age and anytime. If you are experiencing any of these, or simply feel lost or “stuck” and unable to find a way out, you have taken the first step towards self improvement by reading this! Simply put, there are a variety of issues that bring people to seek someone to listen in a therapeutic setting where they will not be judged. I would be honored to work with you or your loved one in overcoming these difficulties and help you find the peace and happiness you deserve.

As a Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-SASI), Russ works with male clients battling sexual addiction, problem behaviors with pornography, and recovering from affairs. This work has included the spouses of these men as well. Russ also works with those dealing with depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, couples/marriage counseling, individuals dealing with shame and past trauma, and men presenting with unwanted same sex attraction.

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.

Has your life become more difficult or challenging? Successfully navigating the daily twists and turns of life can often throw us off course leaving us wondering where to turn. During these times we need someone to help us discover our path back to normalcy. If you're in such a place, whether a major crisis or just one of life's bumps in the road, I can help.

Robert Lock is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Mississippi with 20 years of experience working with adolescents, teens, couples, and adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues. Robert is experienced with working with clients of various racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. He is dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in the state of Mississippi by working with individuals, collaborating with other mental health professionals, and utilizing resources in the community. Robert earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jackson State University.

You feel lost. Your well-being is beginning to suffer from symptoms you are experiencing. Maybe you find yourself struggling with high stress, anxiety, poor sleep, or even low mood. You aren’t feeling like yourself these days. Friends and family have begun to notice, and it all feels overwhelming. You know you aren’t living life to the fullest and wonder if this pattern will ever change. You may begin to ask yourself how to make it all better. If you desire a way to break free from the seemingly never-ending loop of anxiety, depression, or stress, my services may be suitable for you.