Barry Pickreign

Healing is possible — and you deserve a space where you can pursue it without fear of judgment.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi specializing in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I am committed to providing affirming, inclusive care where every client feels genuinely safe, seen, and empowered to work toward the life they want.

Many of the people I work with carry experiences that have felt too heavy, too complex, or too misunderstood to bring into a therapy room before. My goal is to be the kind of therapist where that changes.

I take an integrative approach — drawing from evidence-based modalities and tailoring treatment to what each person actually needs, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

My specialized training includes:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a research-backed, brain-body approach for processing trauma that goes deeper than talk therapy alone. If past experiences are still affecting your present life, EMDR can help
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) — highly effective for mood disorders, emotional regulation, and building skills for daily stability

Together, we'll work on:

• Processing trauma and its lasting effects on your mind and body
• Managing anxiety, mood, and thought patterns
• Building practical coping skills and emotional resilience
• Affirming your identity and supporting your wellbeing as a whole person
• Setting meaningful goals and making sustainable progress

Our first session is a conversation — not an interrogation.

We'll talk about what's brought you to therapy right now, explore some background, and begin setting short and long-term goals together. You'll leave with a clear sense of direction and the confidence that this is a space built for you.