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As a deeply compassionate, trauma-informed therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to create a safe, cultu...
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As a deeply compassionate, trauma-informed therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to create a safe, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal on their own terms.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through a wide range of mental health concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, and I focus on helping them gain clarity, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
I earned my master’s degree in counselor education and clinical mental health counseling from William Carey University. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care, with treatment tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I strive to create a supportive and safe environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we will work toward building insight, confidence, and practical tools to help you move forward with greater balance and resilient
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As an individual who has experienced loss and challenges in accepting it, I strive to build a connection and provide assistance in...
As an individual who has experienced loss and challenges in accepting it, I strive to build a connection and provide assistance in building a future that exceeds the past.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and stress management. I have worked in outpatient group settings, private practice, and with older adults navigating life transitions. I also specialize in supporting children and teens with attention-related needs. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based care, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness-based techniques, and supportive processing to help clients shift patterns, strengthen resilience, and build practical coping skills.
You deserve support, understanding, and a space where you feel safe. If you are ready to sort through what has been weighing on you, I am here. I welcome you to schedule an appointment and look forward to helping you feel more confident, grounded, and capable as you move toward the life you want.
My passion for helping individuals cultivate a centered sense of peace is deeply personal. Having experienced trauma in my own lif...
My passion for helping individuals cultivate a centered sense of peace is deeply personal. Having experienced trauma in my own life without initially recognizing the impact it had on my mental and emotional well-being, I understand how easily unresolved experiences can shape thoughts, behaviors, and self-perception. I value wholeness and healthy individuals, which is why I approach my work from a solution-focused, strengths-based perspective. I walk alongside my clients with empathy and structure, helping them build practical tools, regain confidence, and develop a well-being rooted in awareness, accountability, and hope.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by trauma, life transitions, and systemic barriers. My clinical foundation is rooted in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practice, with a deep commitment to creating equitable and supportive spaces for individuals who may feel unheard or misunderstood. In therapy, I integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies, strengths-based interventions, and restorative approaches to help clients develop healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I believe that behavior is often a reflection of unresolved trauma, environmental stressors, or unmet developmental needs—not personal deficiency. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in emotional attunement. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, self-esteem challenges, and adjustment difficulties, helping them gain insight into patterns that no longer serve them while building practical tools for growth. I value clear boundaries, ethical practice, and shared goal-setting, ensuring that each client feels both supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
My goal in therapy is to walk alongside clients as they rebuild confidence, strengthen resilience, and restore a sense of balance in their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and structured environment where healing feels attainable and progress is measurable. Guided by integrity, compassion, and a belief in transformative growth, I am committed to helping individuals cultivate self-awareness, stability, and sound emotional well-being.
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Jackson.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Jackson, MS have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Jackson, MS is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Do you think your child could benefit from working with a licensed mental health professional? Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS, today to get started.
One of our team members can help you schedule your first appointment at (601) 202-9114.
Sometimes, children have trouble expressing their emotions. Child therapy can help children and teens address their concerns and alleviate their issues.
There are many situations where a therapist or counselor could benefit a child, adolescent, or teen, including:
These aren’t the only situations where a mental health professional can help your child. Contact us even if you’ve noticed a change in behavior but don’t know the cause –– we can help identify and diagnose the issue. Child therapists and counselors can use a wide variety of talk therapies to help children, teens, and adolescents overcome their problems.
Generally, treatment will be unique to every child’s situation. Your provider will meet with you and your child to ask why you decided to start working with a mental health professional. They’ll use this information to create a treatment plan that will be implemented over future sessions.
Many different therapeutic methods can be used in child therapy, including:
These are just a few of the many different therapeutic methods that can be used for children, teens, and adolescents. Each child’s experience with therapy or counseling will be unique, taking their problems and needs into consideration.
Do you think therapy or counseling could help your child cope with a problem in their life? Consider calling our office today at Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS, to set up their first appointment.
Check with your insurance provider before you schedule your first appointment to see if your plan includes mental health coverage –– we accept most major health insurance plans to make treatment more affordable.
Compassionate, caring professionals from Thriveworks Counseling in Jackson, MS, can help your child overcome their issues and thrive. Call our office today to get started at (601) 202-9114.
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