Dr. Hilary DeShong, MS Psychologist 59 1033

Dr. Hilary DeShong helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports concerns such as grief, sleep problems, panic attacks, workplace issues, and questions about career and life purpose. Dr. DeShong practices in Mississippi and brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions.

She uses clear, practical strategies in conversation. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, like managing anxious thoughts, improving communication, and handling setbacks. Many people come for short-term coaching or longer work on deeper patterns that keep them stuck.

Her style centers on listening first, then trying out new ways of responding. She aims to make therapy feel collaborative rather than prescriptive. Mindfulness, behavior-focused tools, and values-based goals often guide the work.

Dr. DeShong draws on 12 years of experience as a clinical professional. Her listed credential is MS Psychologist 59 1033. That background informs straightforward, evidence-informed methods she offers in session.

People frequently address relationship friction, social anxiety, isolation, chronic pain or illness, and career stress. She also supports those exploring sexual orientation and LGBT-related concerns. The emphasis is on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.

Therapy sessions can include skill practice, problem-solving, and work on thought patterns. The pace and focus are set together so each person leaves with clear next steps and tools to try between sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying out practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and handle panic symptoms. It often involves homework and short experiments between sessions to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take committed action toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present. This approach is useful for coping with chronic pain, grief, or ongoing anxiety by shifting the focus toward meaningful goals.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening and building a trusting connection so a person feels heard and accepted. This gives space to explore self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions at a pace that feels right.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day challenges, and preferences, then recommend ways to combine methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for deeper conversation and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat or text is useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support, and each format can be mixed to match a busy schedule. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, school, or caregiving routines.