Teletherapy for Mississippi

Let's be real. Life is hard. Sometimes the feelings of not being enough, not feeling worthy, not feeling like your doing enough can get overwhelming. From teens to young adults, I work with clients to remove shame from their lives so they have the ability to cope with whatever life throws at them.

Do you often find yourself watching those around you and wondering how they do life so carefree while you begin to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and hopeless by having just one more thing added to your to do list? Do you have difficulty finding the energy to take care of your daily tasks, often struggling through the days in a fog of guilt and shame that you can’t get it all done? Are you constantly overthinking things, struggling to make decisions and finding yourself feeling worried, on edge, or irritable? Are you struggling with a life transition, grief/loss, or maintaining healthy relationships and finding it difficult?

What do clients want? To be understood, validated, encouraged, respected. To feel “heard” with empathy. To learn new strategies to lower anxiety, depression, manage stress, and to feel positive self worth. A therapist who can identify BARRIERS in a client’s life: undiagnosed ADHD, ADHD misdiagnosed as anxiety/ depression, having unhealthy boundaries, believing what your abuser(s) said/say about you, being nonassertive and a therapist who can help you turn barriers/problems into opportunities for change and grow.th. I am passionate about being that therapist;; together we can build a life you love.

Need a change? Ready to do something different? My passion is helping individuals navigate through difficult times in life, while discovering the best version of themselves. I offer client-centered, solution-focused therapy in a non-judgmental environment. Sometimes in life we just don't know what to do or where to turn. We need a safe space to feel seen & heard.

Sexual dysfunction can be an anxious topic to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Several studies have connected a healthy, fulfilling sex to longevity, improved mental health, and higher relationship satisfaction. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care.

Navigating transition and uncertainty alone can be daunting and generate fears that keep us stuck. We can feel trapped in our heads, and whether change is something we are actively pursuing or is a condition we feel is forced upon us, it can be difficult to find a way out, especially all on our own! Therapy can be a place to unburden ourselves and share our minds with someone who can provide an outside perspective and help us move forward with purpose. It can also be especially helpful for people who struggle with vulnerability and shame and provide a safe space to express and process emotions and struggles.

Real genuine concern and support is essential these days as we all face new difficulties and unforeseen change. Uncertainty is often a part of feeling anxiety and it helps to have someone in your corner collaborating with you to manage your specific challenges. Having a counselor in your life does not have to be interpreted as a bad thing. It can be part of the solution! Let me assist you in finding answers and creating meaningful change.

I have been in private practice as a licensed clinical social work. since 1989. I have a master's degree from Tulane University where I served on the advisory board for the School of Social Work. I was a consultant at the Master's and Johnson Sexual Trauma Unit in New Orleans, trained in critical incident debriefing, and served as a divorce and custody mediator for the courts in Louisiana. I enjoy working with adults both individually and as couples. I enjoy helping people find patterns that no longer work for them and teaching new strategies for coping and growing.

My mission is to provide clients with clear guidance, compassionate encouragement, and sound accountability so that they may organically evolve into their ideal self. I utilize a variety of efficacious treatment approaches in constructing a tailored journey towards balance, health, and success. I possess a high-energy, yet compassionate, therapeutic approach to promote each person's desired level of success. I especially enjoy working with other mental health and health care professionals to enable them to perform their jobs more effectively.

I have enjoyed working for various mental health agencies and have extensive experience in several areas of counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am licensed in MS, NV, CO,SD, TX, LA, AL, GA, VA, AZ and NC.

You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck in painful emotions or circumstances and aren’t sure how to try something new or even know what to try. As a therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families, I can help you to develop a clear vision of how you would like to move forward in your life, identifying barriers that may interfere with your goals, and building skills to connect you with your strengths so you can make steps in a positive direction.

I discovered therapy as a client first; I believe in this because it helped me. My clients are courageous individuals, couples, and families who engage with vulnerability to create lasting change.

I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, working with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, geriatric, and substance abuse populations. I have worked in many professional settings: hospitals, clinics, homes, schools, and juvenile and adult correctional facility. All of my previous experiences in counseling and the diversity in the population served has prepared me to help you with your current needs and goals. My training includes Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training, and Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents.

New Life Goals, LLC strives to provide the highest quality of care and service to each client. Input from clients are used to drive the therapeutic relationship to ensure the client and clinician are working together to achieve therapeutic goals.

I fully believe people do well when they can. If you are not doing well in some or many areas of your life, it's because there is something holding you back. You WANT to do well, but for some reason you just can't. That's okay. I can help you identify and navigate these barriers so that you can start doing well again.

Do you struggle with intense emotions, difficulty with life transitions, addictive behaviors and/or relationship problems? It can be difficult to maintain emotional balance while figuring out how to navigate through stressful times. For some individuals, repetitive, stressful events and an inability to recover fully from one event before another occurs can result in destructive behaviors.

Life-changing events are happening everyday of our life whether good or bad. I believe there are three fundamentals that are necessary in achieving mental healthiness. They are self-love, purpose, and value; without these attributes this could bring about some form of mental discord. I specialize in working with people who are striving to live a more meaningful life consisting of internal healing. I treat individuals who struggle with anger, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, trauma, other everyday life issues, and interpersonal concerns. Clients are unique individuals with different needs. Therefore, you are the expert of yourself.

I am a 2001 graduate from The University of Alabama holding a Masters of Social Work with 21 years of experience working within community mental health and private settings. I am licensed to practice clinical social work in multiple states to include Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Ohio, and Maryland.

Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety? Do you have concerns about your self-concept or body image? I am a skilled therapist with 30 years of experience who specializes in anxiety and body image issues. I also assist individuals with stress, depression, coping with grief and loss, anger management, motivation, self esteem and other concerns. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will create a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.