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Areas of Specialty

  • Play Therapy |
  • Foster Care Issues |
  • Domestic Violence |
  • Parenting Concerns |
  • Trauma |
  • Addiction Issues |
  • Relationship Conflict |
  • Anger
Joan Hampton

Joan Hampton, MS, LPC, BC-TMH Compassionate Guidance

My Specialty Areas:

  • EMDR Trained
  • Trauma
  • Verbal abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Education

  • Associates of General Studies from Hinds Community College
  • Bachelors of Psychology from University of Phoenix
  • Masters in Counseling and Psychology from University of West Alabama

Counseling Approach

She uses an eclectic approach to counseling and works with kids that are overwhelmed with life due to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Her desire is to build up youth that wants help with accomplishing their personal goals.

Background

Joan is a native of Mississippi and currently resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She has worked more than 12 years in the mental health field, including director of adult services, outpatient counseling for adults, adolescents and children, conducting inpatient assessments, group home developmental coaching to youth, as well as teaching parent education classes.

Ashley Whitfield

Ashley Whitfield, MS, LPC Resourceful Partner

My Specialty Areas:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Childhood Behavior Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Chronic Stress
  • Cultural Complacency

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from New York Institute of Technology
  • Master of Science in School Counseling with Clinical Mental Health add-on credential from Mercer University

Counseling Approach

Ashley’s counseling approach is based in Adlerian/Individual Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, and Strategic Brief Counseling. This means that she will work with you to develop a healthy, holistic lifestyle by analyzing your current circumstances and developing more desirable behavior patterns. Ashley aims to be a partner on your journey to wellness, utilizing all resources available!

Background

Ashley is a native of Gulfport, MS. After living in Atlanta, GA for 13 years, Ashley returned home with her family to continue her career as a professional counselor. She has 8 years of experience counseling children and adults with issues ranging from stress to psychosis. Her passion is community health and family empowerment.

Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith, LPC, Ed.S Supportive Listener

My Specialty Areas:

  • Domestic Violence
  • Foster Care
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Anger
  • Communication and Social Skills
  • Parenting Concerns

Education

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi
  • Masters of Education in Counseling from the University of Mississippi
  • Education Specialist in Play Therapy from the University of Mississippi

Counseling Approach

Jasmine uses an eclectic approach to counseling that includes child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based therapy to meet the client where he or she is emotionally at-risk. Jasmine provides services to children, adolescents, and parents that are overwhelmed with navigating through life’s obstacles, emotionally and behaviorally.

Background

Jasmine is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, and currently resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She has 7 years of experience in the mental health field, which includes brief counseling for college students on academic probation, brief counseling for college students with alcohol and/or drug-related offenses, play therapy for childcare aged children, school-based therapy for children and adolescents in elementary to high school, group therapy for adolescents responding to chronic stress, individual and family therapy to preserve and/or reunify families, and non-medical counseling support to military children and families for a range of issues including: relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, parent-child communication, social skills, behavioral management, and other individual and family issues.

Shelbi Lewis

Shelbi Lewis, MS, LPC Resilient Counselor

My Specialty Areas:

  • Adolescent Depression
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Abuse
  • Communication and Social Skills
  • Parenting Concerns

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, USM
  • Master’s Degree in Counselor Education, William Carey University

Counseling Approach

Shelbi uses an eclectic approach to counseling with a vast background and experience in multiple areas of counseling. She is experienced in drug and alcohol counseling for adults, as well as domestic violence, abuse issues, and trauma. She has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.

Background

Shelbi is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, and currently resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She is a member of Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she serves as President of the Jr. Women’s Mission. Shelbi enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

Gabriel Taylor

Gabriel Taylor, PLPC Intake Coordinator

My Specialty Areas:

  • Patient Listener
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Communication issues
  • Social skills

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, William Carey University
  • Master’s Degree in Counselor Education, William Carey University

Counseling Approach

He uses an eclectic approach to counseling and works with kids that are overwhelmed with life due to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. His desire is to build up youth that wants help with accomplishing their personal goals.

Background

Gabriel is a native of Gulfport, MS and is passionate about helping others. His experience includes behavioral issues, generalized anxiety, family conflict, trauma, and other issues. Gabriel enjoys reading, watching tv, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and candle making.