Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Biloxi, MS

"As someone who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as well as being a mother to a child with a mental health disorder, I understand how dealing with your struggles has probably affected you."

Juanda Croson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic care and clinical assessment to adults that are seeking help with chronic mental illnesses, depression, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, substance abuse, and more.

Juanda received her Bachelor's degree in Social and Rehabilitation Services from the University of Southern MS and received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from William Carey College. She utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy that consists of collaborative strength-based motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy methods, mindfulness, as well as realistic and solution-focused ideologies. Her treatment modality will be based on your unique needs as a client. 

Juanda will partner with you to create a warm and caring environment built on trust. She'll help to motivate you to put in the work needed for positive change to occur in your life. As a mother to a child with a mental health disorder, she understands how dealing with your struggles may be affecting you, and is ready to help you start finding relief from what's troubling you. 

"I work closely with my clients from a strength-based perspective to help them identify ways that they can be successful. Everyone faces challenges, however, responding to those challenges sometimes requires assistance."

Gwendolyn M. Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience in the mental health and health-related field. She is experienced in working with adults, families, couples, and veterans to address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Gwendolyn specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, end-of-life care, couples counseling, and major life transitions. She continues to work with veterans in a variety of settings and understands their specific issues that impact their need for care. Gwendolyn completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern University at New Orleans.

Gwendolyn also works with individuals and couples to help them find success in their personal lives and relationships. Gwendolyn utilizes multiple treatment approaches including motivational interviewing, couples-focused therapy, and mindfulness.

Life sometimes brings about challenges that shake our core foundation or our perception of the world. Gwendolyn can help you find your unique response to dealing with those challenges. Schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a clinician who is multi-faceted, I specialize in multiple mental health issues and diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, family counseling, and much more. As a woman of resilience who has experienced much trauma and hardship, I can personally identify on some level with most clients who are dealing with mental disruption and upset."

Samantha Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of clinical experience and 8 years of experience in social work. She provides individual and family therapy with her private practice and other agencies. Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has remained dedicated to serving diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, and those with a range of mental health disorders such as grief and loss; adjustment-related issues; domestic, physical, and sexual trauma; and marital issues. Ms. Smith has intense trauma-informed care training which keeps her in line with her vision of improving the lives of her clients.

Ms. Smith earned her MSW at Jackson State University. Samantha Smith has extensive training in DBT and enjoys utilizing it, as it helps clients in become self-sufficient and self-motivated. Her experience as a social worker working with children, families, and adults allows her to identify with a range of clients on a deeper level and understand their needs.

Ms. Smith has a personal mission to walk alongside you as a client hand in hand, helping you reach your therapy goals and become your best self. She does this by allowing you to recognize your strengths and build confidence to become empowered to exceed those goals and maintain a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle even after therapy.

"Hearing is not enough, but listening to what is inside--the words you are hearing--is what makes someone unique and different."

Raina Deer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Education Specialist with over 9 years of experience working with teens and adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Raina completed her bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University and her Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling at Mississippi College.

Raina likes to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with all clients by working collaboratively to meet the clients’ goals for therapy. Commitment, communication, and dedication are required within any relationship. Meeting the needs of the client, Raina often combines cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered, and motivational interviewing approaches in therapy.

"As a health pyschologist, I provide psychotherapy to explore mental health concerns through counsel and treatment. "

Dr. Juakita Grice is a Licensed Professional Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling for the state of Mississippi. As a clinician of counsel, the style of treatment is eclectic therapeutically in any area of concern for the client. Her years of experience in counseling have been approximately 16+ with education, practicum, and volunteer crisis counseling experience included. 

Dr. Grice completed her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Her experience of practice in clinical counseling is depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Stress Management, Post-Partum Depression, Chronic Pain Management, Workers Compensation, Pre-Surgical Healthcare, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Abuse (Physical, Sexual, etc.), Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependence or Co-occurring Disorders, Anger Management, Poor Self-Image, Geriatric Care, Crisis Diversionary Services, Grief/Bereavement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Compulsive Gambling, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Evidenced-Based Practice Therapies.