Therapists in Ridgeland, MS

We have been married for 39 years and we are both Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselors. We have years of practical experience in couple, marriage, and family relationship that is complimented by our academic and professional credentials. Our group, Bridge-Point, was formed with the underlying principle of "striving diligently to make a difference".

Are you depressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Or maybe you are just unsure how to handle your current life situations. Therapy offers a safe place to explore thoughts and feelings and find new coping skills to face life's problems.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and hopeless? Are you feeling lost and confused? Has the satisfaction and joy evaporated from your life? Does something in your life need to change and you are feeling helpless?

"I just don't know what else to do." "I'm at the end of my rope with this. I've tried everything!" "I'm not sure how much longer we're gonna be able to make it..." If you feel lost, stuck, overwhelmed or addicted, you're not alone. Life is hard, and we all need a little help at times. You may be facing an addiction, a failing marriage, struggling in parenting, a job you hate; or depression, anxiety & a host of other issues. Whatever is overwhelming you, know that it doesn't have to stay like this.

I am a Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider. From children to adults, we are all impacted by the brokenness of the world around us. We are not created to walk through life alone. My hope is to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients where we can navigate your life experiences and stressors together. I aim to provide a compassionate, truthful and unbiased perspective. As a foundation for understanding her clients, my Christian worldview guides how I care for my clients with dignity and inherent value.

You do not have to be alone when life becomes challenging or feels overwhelming. The warmth and support of a skilled therapist can be invaluable when you find yourself in a difficult place. As a therapist I strive to create an environment where my clients feel that each and every part of them is welcome to show up and will be supported and valued.

Do you feel scared? Are you struggling? Having trouble finding your voice? Are your issues with substance abuse interfering with your relationships? Do you need guidance healing the wounds of trauma? Maybe you just feel lost and need a safe place to process. You are not alone.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years experience helping children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of emotional issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems as well as child and adolescent behavioral problems. I trained and worked in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at UMMC in Jackson, MS for 30 years. I currently practice as a therapist in a private psychiatry setting. I am a provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurances for mental health.

I am an empathetic person who has a passion for helping clients of various ages that are struggling throughout their daily life. As a therapist, I have experience working with clients of different backgrounds and disorders including anxiety, trauma, depression, as well as behavioral and emotional issues. During sessions, I help clients explore their thought processes and perceptions to discover ways to manage stressful situations and emotions which can feel overwhelming. I work with my clients to focus on their natural strengths in order to accomplish their therapeutic goals.

What do clients want? To be understood, validated, encouraged, respected. To feel “heard” with empathy. To learn new strategies to lower anxiety, depression, manage stress, and to feel positive self worth. A therapist who can identify BARRIERS in a client’s life: undiagnosed ADHD, ADHD misdiagnosed as anxiety/ depression, having unhealthy boundaries, believing what your abuser(s) said/say about you, being nonassertive and a therapist who can help you turn barriers/problems into opportunities for change and grow.th. I am passionate about being that therapist;; together we can build a life you love.

As a mom, it can be hard to try and keep all of your hats spinning. This can cause overwhelm and you may feel like you are not doing a good job. The comparison game is getting you down as you see a picture of perfection on social media. You want to focus on your needs and the needs of your family without the cultural pressures that say being a great mom should look a certain way. You need a space where you can honestly process your experience without shame or judgement.

Does it feel like you've just been struggling through life lately? Maybe you often feel overwhelmed, worn out, or like you're running on empty. Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes those low points just seem to go on and on. Whether this is a new feeling for you or it's an old, unwanted friend, you don't have to face it alone. If feelings of shame or worry about being a burden have kept you from seeking help in the past, know that you are God's creation and are deserving of receiving help.

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.

As we move throughout our lives, there are instances in which we find ourselves experiencing feelings that can be hard to describe let alone understand. Mood changes, life transitions, trauma, loss and self esteem issues are just a few of the elements we encounter in our quest to have a fulfilling life. Learning how to optimistically cope with or eliminate these feelings altogether is a daunting task but with the right effort and determination, the goal is attainable.

Being unable to meet our goals is disappointing. Not knowing why is devastating. We seek answers on the outside and look to others for the "right" and the "wrong" of the situation, but everyone is different. Everyone has different approaches, and everyone has inner resources. The problem is not that you are flawed, incapable, or unable to achieve your goals. The problem is that you're simply having a little trouble accessing your strengths. Whether your issue is related to connection, depression, anxiety, or other life stressors, I am here to listen, to see you, and to understand. I am here to help.

My personal journey in counseling laid the foundation for my passion and desire to see others find healing in their lives. I know what it’s like to sit in your seat. Let me say, I am so proud of you for taking this courageous step.

Asking for help can be difficult, but often necessary to make the changes we desire in our lives. When life is challenging, we all need support, understanding, respect, and compassion. Initiating therapy involves courage and hope. I will guide you every step of the way to help you reach your full potential. I will work collaboratively with you to help you resolve problems and reach your goals for personal wellbeing.

I am a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider. My goal is to provide a safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I hope to empower my clients with the tools, resources, and knowledge it takes to heal. I consider it a privilege to come alongside clients as they find meaning and hope in the midst of their circumstances.

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.