Therapists in Forest, MS
The City of Forest is the county seat of Scott County in Mississippi and has a population of just under 5600 people. The main business in this small city is poultry since there are several poultry processing plants here including Tyson, Koch, and Forest Packing Company. There is also a large manufacturing plant there that builds electronic equipment.
It is important to know that you have someone you can talk to when you need them but sometimes you need to talk to a professional. You may not feel that you can talk to your loved ones about your problems so you may need to talk to one of the therapists in the Forest area. Make an appointment today so you can start feeling better tomorrow.
kariean Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-S,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment
I have 15 years of counseling work experience with populations ranging from ages 13-89, where I provided individual counseling, crisis counseling while on-call, family counseling, and group therapy while using an eclectic approach to treatment as well as Evidence Based Psychotherapies. I have experience delivering therapy for chemical abuse and dependence, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, mood disturbance, grief, mania, adjustment, poor impulse control, and anger management. I believe the dynamics between the counselor and client are critical to the process of growth and recovery. I am intentional, proactive, and flexible. Active involvement as well as efforts to improve yourself are vital to the process . I will create an environment that promotes a joint effort in the process of counseling. I seek to provide a place of growth while reflecting on inner self, strengths, and abilities. My interventions are tailored to the client’s developmental, cognitive, and conceptual levels. I will be here to provide support and challenge you to reach new heights. If you are looking for someone to support you, be honest with you, and open, I welcome the opportunity to talk with you!
Kizzie Wells-Daniels
Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed,LPC-S,BC-TMH
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with 24 years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I am a National Certified Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, parent-child conflict, parenting issues, anger management, behavioral problems and conflict resolution and family problems. I love working with people who have the courage to seek help and guidance during challenging times. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I take pride in respecting my clients and meeting them where they are. I walk alongside my clients not in front of them and not in the back of them. My approach is cognitive behavioral, person centered, solution focus and behavioral modification. Each treatment plan will be individualized to client's need to ensure proper treatment. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling, happier and healthier life and to take the first step towards a change. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to support and encourage you. I look forward to working with you.
LaKeshia Fisher
Clinician
License Type(s): M.S,P-LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression
12 years offering treatment
Is the life you're living not the life you imagined? Do you feel like you have given the best of yourself to others and wonder what's left for you? Does it feel like you are running out of time and you have yet to discover your purpose? Have you mastered the art of looking "all together" but inwardly it's taking everything you have to keep yourself together? Do you become angry, frustrated, sad, irritated when you think about your future? Are you feeling life has left you without options forcing you to settle for whatever comes your way? Have you stopped dreaming, imagining, and pursuing the once fiery passions of your heart? Life becomes challenging when it has taken you places you would have never chosen. However, you can choose not only how you want this next chapter of your life to look, but how you look emotionally and mentally. If you are ready to construct the truest version of yourself then contact me, I am ready to help you navigate this next stage of your life. My name is Keshia and I am a LPC board-certified mental health therapist in Mississippi. I am also certified with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC). I am a dedicated professional counselor possessing over 10 years of significant and progressive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, substance abused clients, intellectually disabled clients, dually diagnosed adults, members of the LGBQT community and inmates within the prison system . I have provided treatment in the areas of mood disorders, substance abuse, suicide and suicide prevention, eating disorders, family conflict, intimate relationships and health issues, adjustment to major life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief, and health and wellness. I am very compassionate about the services that I provide to my clients and use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions including Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Client-Centered, Strengths Based, Narrative, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. It is my desire to establish an open and trustworthy relationship with my clients. I am ready to work with you and support you on your journey to embrace positive lifestyle changes. Together we can explore your strengths, needs, and abilities to inspire growth and change in your life and to those around you.
Stephanie Cooley
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
17 years offering treatment
I am licensed counselor with 19 years of professional work experience in the field of mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma issues, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, & family conflicts. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as my approaches to counseling. I have worked with all age populations ranging from age 5 to 70 years old. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and your treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I truly look forward to working with you.
Deidere Hollins
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Anger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
13 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 12 years of professional work experience. I am also a Board Certified LPC Supervisor. I have experience in helping clients with anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (ADHD). I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Maricus Walker
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
3 years offering treatment
Hello! My name is Maricus Walker, and I am active professional counselor (LPC) and certified counselor (NCC) in the state of Mississippi. I provide counseling services to adults of varying ages and backgrounds with multiple concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship-intimacy issues, and several other areas. I have experience working with in outpatient settings, correctional settings, and inpatient care settings. I make it my mission to provide the most effective treatment in order to help those meet their needs and daily life goals.
Tracey Mitchell
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & relationship issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Margaret Trussell-Brown
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Tammy Quarles
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
23 years offering treatment
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Mississippi, dedicated to supporting individuals through a variety of challenges in their personal and professional lives. With over 23 years of professional experience, I have developed a deep understanding of how to assist clients in overcoming many different types of difficulties in both career and personal growth. I specialize in helping clients cope with life changes. By focusing on the strengths each individual brings to the table, I work collaboratively with clients to identify and address obstacles that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential. Believing that each person is the expert of their own story, I provide a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore their challenges and discover the tools they need to navigate life with resilience. A core value in my practice is the belief that taking the first step toward therapy takes great courage. I am deeply proud of those who seek support, and I am committed to walking alongside clients as they embark on the journey toward healing and growth. With my guidance, clients are empowered to recognize and utilize their inner strengths to tackle life's most pressing challenges. If you're ready to take that important step, I am here to help guide you through the process and support you as you achieve a greater sense of well-being and balance in your life.
LaQunana Cistrunk
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi and Rhode Island with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. In my journey within therapy, I discovered my calling through supporting young adults across clinics, universities, and within the challenging confines of the prison system. My empathy serves as a guiding light, driving my commitment to aiding individuals of diverse ages as they navigate life's difficulties. Spanning various backgrounds and disorders, from grief to anxiety, trauma to depression, I collaborate with clients to harness their inherent strengths, paving the way toward their therapeutic aspirations. Employing a person-centered ethos, I merge Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with innovative techniques, crafting a space where clients can authentically process their narratives. The trust bestowed upon me to guide others through their most arduous life moments is a privilege I deeply cherish.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Forest?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Forest that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Forest available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Forest therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Forest therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Forest region and in the state of Mississippi.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Forest can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Forest may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Forest offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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