Therapists in Petal, MS
Petal is known as the “Safest City in Mississippi.” Without good mental health, the world seems like a dangerous, sad, and lonely place. Fear and stress lead to anxiety. Sadness and loneliness can bring long-term depression. Your emotions take over, and you feel powerless to change your life.
Over time, emotional problems wear away at your strength. When every day is filled with sadness, stress, and anxiety, you want to retreat into isolation. Your troubles seem too personal and too burdensome to share, but going it alone is excruciating. Talk to a counselor in the Petal area for private, confidential counseling.
Shannon Lloyd
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionADHD
16 years offering treatment
Hello!!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi as well as a National Certified Counselor with over 16 years experience in providing individual, family and group counseling. I have experience working with clients ages 3 to adulthood with a multitude of presenting issues such as developmental delays, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, anger management, life changes, self esteem and identify issues as well as relationship and family issues. I have also worked in many different counseling settings and have experience working with culturally diverse clients. My counseling style is warm, and emphatic, it is influenced by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My approach combines client centered therapy and structured family therapy along with goal oriented, and solution focused therapy to highlight ones strengths to help my client become the best version of themselves and do so authentically. I believe everyone is unique and should have a unique counseling experience tailored to them where they can work through life’s challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate and nurturing space to help you achieve your identified goals to become the best version of yourself with dignity and respect It takes courage to reach out and I am here to provide you with the safe space you need to be vulnerable and to begin to heal.
Elizabeth Reynolds
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am a LPC and have been a therapist for 10 years. Over the years I have worked with an array of disorders from Schizophrenia to depression. I have treated adolescence as well as seniors. Needless to say, I have seen and heard alot. I love what I do and embrace all of its challenges. My therapy style is very welcoming, relaxed, and nonjudgmental. I will meet you were you are and help you get were you want to go. I am not the expert on you, you are! I want to empower you to discover the best version of yourself and achieve your goals. So, lets get to work. The time is now. I look forward to working and growing with you.
Susan Beard
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 14+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, lgbt+-related issues, trauma and abuse, intellectual disabilities, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and couples’ issues. I am trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Accelerated Resolutions Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method, and Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I am a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Specialist, Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist, and an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I collaborate with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
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.
Luretha Kelly
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
16 years offering treatment
I am licensed in District of Columbia and Mississippi with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Tara Fulton-Butzlaff
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
16 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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.
Christopher Thrift
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with 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.
Dr. Derrius Miller
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & 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.
Dr. Lisa Hammons
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Mississippi with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Petal?
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 Petal 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 Petal available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Petal 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, Petal therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Petal 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 Petal 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 Petal 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 Petal 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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