Discover how starting teen counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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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 d...
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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 30 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.
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As someone who grew up in the field of mental health, I have come to appreciate the therapeutic value of allowing others to expres...
As someone who grew up in the field of mental health, I have come to appreciate the therapeutic value of allowing others to express themselves without reservation as well as affording them the respect and dignity they duly deserve.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 24 years of experience, and I’m passionate about helping adults and children navigate life’s challenges. My work spans anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, grief, and relationship issues, among others. I often describe therapy using a “puzzle” analogy: you dump the pieces out, we work together to find the edges, and eventually, we begin to see how the full picture comes together to form understanding and healing.
I earned my master’s in counseling psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. My approach focuses on helping clients find relief through honest self-expression while uncovering the deeper patterns behind their experiences. Together, we cultivate awareness and resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
Life’s problems don’t have to be faced alone. Therapy with me offers a safe, flexible space to talk, unwind, and explore what matters most to you. I hope that each session leaves you feeling more grounded, insightful, and ready to move forward with a clearer sense of peace and purpose. Let’s begin this journey toward healing together.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Hattiesburg have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Hattiesburg, MS offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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