I am a licensed certified(clinical) social worker in Mississippi, with over 14 years of experience working with adults as a therapist, but I have been a Social Worker for a total of 22 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, and life challenges including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, other mental health issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief and loss issues, chronic illness management etc. I also help many people who have experienced physical/emotional trauma or abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing , and psychoeducation. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes strength and courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MS LCSW C8048
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CC is relative, compassionate, and has way of connecting with you in order to achieve your (small or large) goals.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Chinnika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
It's been very helpful.
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Chinnika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It has been amazing working with Chinnika! She has been like a big sister to me and she has helped me make great process through hardships and challenges. Even when things are going well, she’s just good to talk to!
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Chinnika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate what she is doing with me weekly and would recommend her to anyone. She has a very friendly approach and she doesn’t make me feel I’m alone in my issues and that even small progress is positive progress.
Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Chinnika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Chinnika cares deeply about what she does and helping others. She listens well and relates to different situations, feeling more personable. She is attentive to others needs and different discussions wanting to be had. I have had great sessions and look forward to continuing them.
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Chinnika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Even though I have only spoken with Chinnika once so far, she made me feel safe, secure, and she is quite a comfort with which to speak. I look forward to our next conversation
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Chinnika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd