Hello and welcome!! Making the first step to ask for help is the hardest step. You have made it and I'm so glad you're here. I have been working in mental health for over 9 years, and have been working with individuals, couples, children, and families. For the past 9 years I have been working in a clinical outpatient setting. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) . I believe the foundation of change start with a relationship between you and your therapist that includes trust, respect, and compassion. I have a Masters degree in Counseling from William Carey University.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi, I have been serving individuals and families with a wide variety of issues. I have done a lot of work with trauma. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, self worth and self esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, attention issues, and anger management. My approach is very supportive and validating, while challenging you to confront barriers that prohibit you from feeling happy and fulfilled. I use a combination of supportive, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths based approaches and will tailor my approach based on your needs. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience and I will work with you to help you identify your personal and mental health goals, while helping you utilize your strengths to live to your full potential.
I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MS LPC 2346
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I appreciate Connie’s patience as well her keen ability to listen and to encourage. She understands the trials and tribulations of the teacher stress.
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Connie is the best! She makes me feel comfortable and I trust her to always give me the best advice! So glad i got her as my therapist!
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
She is my Jiminy Cricket. Ever listening and advising my betterment. She challenges me to be a better me and offers books and ideas for that purpose. She even praises me for well doing and even adults need a sticker on their paper.
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Connie made it easy to communicate, and she made therapy comfortable for me. She knew what I needed out of therapy, and it made things comfortable and easy for me. That was so appreciated because I needed that space due to my current struggles where things were not always comfortable and easy.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Connie is a great listener, advocate for self-care and boundaries, and recommends reading materials to learn and work through problems
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Connie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
The best, professional, listens and gives good feedback/advice. A pleasure to work with!
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Connie for 3 weeks