Therapists in Madison, MS

I am a clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client, using a variety of specific techniques catered to the individual’s needs. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on trust and mutual respect. I use a solution-focused approach tailored to the client’s strengths to achieve his or her desired goals. I have experience working in settings such as schools, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient and partial hospital day programs, and private practice.

Taking the first step toward counseling can be a transformative moment, & I want to assure you that you're not alone on this journey. If you're facing challenges, experiencing emotional distress, or simply seeking personal growth & well-being, I'm here to support you. Counseling is a safe & confidential space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, & concerns. It's a place where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. "Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, counseling can guide us through transformation, helping us unfold our hidden strengths & navigate."

I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and parents. Although therapy will take place in my office, I believe that guiding parents on what they can do at home to help their child is important. I strive to give my clients the coping tools they need and can use daily to help regulate emotions which will ultimately help with their behaviors. I have a special certification in AutPlay Therapy. This play therapy and behavioral therapy approach is great for clients (3-18) that struggle with regulating emotions, social skills, anxiety, impulse control, behavioral concerns, bullying, depression, and education challenges.

I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Life is hard! Good people often find themselves struggling with emotional pain and difficult life issues. "crazy" people are not the ones who come to therapy, wise people who want to feel better come. You don't need to be shamed you need to be understood. My goal is to help you find healing. I am qualified to do this because of extensive training and duel license in both counseling and marriage and family therapy.

I provide a integrative & creative counseling approach to therapy which creates a space for clients to feel encouraged, gain insight and self discovery. Sometimes life can take us through tough times which I like to call a life transition period. Whether it is in your career, relationships, or self perception(ie. body-image). Life's transitions or hang ups may cause anxiety, shame, peer pressure, & sadness. I give client's the tools to feel empowered & encouraged to welcome change, strive to overcome self doubt/insecurities, and feelings of not being accepted by friends, family, and/or co-workers.

"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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield provider // Christian // Individual, Marriage, Family // Depression & Anxiety // Grief // Life Transitions // 30 years experience in pastoral ministry // Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Reformed Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Fuller Theological Seminary and Master of Divinity Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Bachelor of Arts in Religion MS College // Pastor Trace Ridge Baptist Ridgeland // Prepare-Enrich Certified // Level 3 Practicum Training Gottman Method Couples Therapy //CSAT Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist

Is your child struggling at home or school? Having anger outbursts, defiant behaviors or big emotional shifts? Need help navigating family conflict & transitions? Sometimes life can get messy & we all need help to get through the chaos! I am here to work with your child (ages 3-19) & your family to sort through the struggles that may be going on in your lives. Together we can work through these struggles with individual child sessions with prescriptive interventions & coping skills, family therapy, and/or Play Therapy, as well as parent-only sessions to make sure we are moving forward together! No problem is too big or too small!