Delissa CastleberryLPC

Delissa Castleberry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with more than 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions. Delissa emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation to help people move toward clearer boundaries and steadier days.

Her work combines talk-based care with personal values; she describes her approach as Christian based and holistic. Sessions emphasize recognizing feelings without treating every feeling as fact. Delissa encourages clients to set their own goals and takes a guiding role in helping them reach those goals.

Delissa asks clients to consider boundary setting as a core skill for change. She uses straightforward dialogue to help people understand who they are and who they are not. The aim is to settle past hurts and make room for healing and hope.

She draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, narrative methods, and solution-focused strategies. These methods are used to tailor the work to each person’s situation and preferences.

Delissa earned a bachelor degree in Religious Education from Mississippi College and a master of science in Education with an emphasis in counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her background informs a style that blends practical skills, thoughtful reflection, and compassionate challenge.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify goals and feel understood; this approach is helpful for stress, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and real-life practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the mind and reduce reactivity. It can be useful for managing stress, improving focus, and handling strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Delissa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps set clear objectives and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist can explain which formats are available and help you pick one that fits your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments when needed.