I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mississippi with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients to cope with substance abuse addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, & parenting issues. I have been able to use my skills in different settings such as a mental health institution, an addiction treatment center, foster care and adoption agencies, and an adolescent group home. I am passionate about bringing hope and healing to individuals and families.
I am certified in Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, and I was a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor for 2 years. I utilize a client-centered and strengths based approach to therapy. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to include, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational, trauma-informed, attachment theory, mindfulness, and story engagement. I am fascinated and deeply moved by each individual’s story from beginning to end. I enjoy “connecting the dots” to how our past experiences affect our mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual behaviors, both healthy and unhealthy. Everyone has a story, and I would love to assist you in telling yours.
My availability for sessions is usually between 9AM-1PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MS LCSW C7640
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Haven't had the chance to have many sessions but with the couple that I've had I've come to realize my emotional state. I look forward to exploring more of the insight she's willing to give me.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
We're drilling deep into what matters the most after just a few sessions. Very productive.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and adhd
She’s helpful and peaceful and professional!
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
I was never someone who thought therapy would be necessary. I’m high-achieving, happy, executive but my lifestyle doesn’t allow for a lot of friendships. For those that I have, I try not to spend our time hashing out work or personal stuff. I knew I wanted to talk to someone about my life but I had no idea how much I *needed* this time! For me, it was crucial to have someone that understood the life of a corporate executive, as well, as the personal stuff that life throws at all of us. I look forward to my time with Dru every week. For me, she’s part therapy and executive sounding board. We talk about whatever is on my mind that week—difficult employees, challenging family, health issues, you name it. She’s helped me through the diagnosis of a rare disease, the insanity of my career, and most importantly communication with my family. I’m so glad to have been matched with her from the beginning.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 4 months on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching
Dru is amazing. She listens and really understands my needs and expectations from therapy!
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dru is amazing! This was my first time trying therapy, and I was honestly very skeptical. After my first session with Dru, that hesitancy immediately went away! I appreciate how she makes me feel seen and heard! While I know she’s on my side, I also appreciate that she doesn’t hesitate to call out my wrongs as well. She’s not one sided and helps me look at situations from multiple perspectives while offering the necessary support. Since starting therapy with her, I am much more aware of my feelings, triggers, etc. and have learned ways to communicate more effectively. There is so much more I could say, but in all I just want to thank her for being awesome!
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Dru for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes