Teresa Worthy

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi and Oregon, and a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at Mississippi State University. I’ve been in the mental health field for over 20 years, working with adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of settings, including schools, private practice, substance use treatment, and domestic violence programs.

My work is deeply personal to me. I didn’t just study resilience, I lived it. Early experiences in my own life shaped how I understand pain, healing, and the strength people carry even when they feel broken. That perspective allows me to sit with clients in a way that is both grounded and compassionate, without judgment and without rushing the process.

Professionally, I bring a strong clinical foundation in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy. I’ve worked extensively with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, and substance use. I’ve also supported individuals navigating complex systems like schools, courts, and healthcare.

I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and believe that your identity, culture, and life experiences are not just important; they are central to the work we do together. Therapy with me is a space where you can show up fully as yourself.

I describe my approach as integrative and client-centered, with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means I help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, while also making sure the work fits you as an individual.

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model. I intentionally tailor therapy to your needs, goals, and pace. CBT gives us structure and direction, but I also integrate trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and humanistic approaches to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and effective.

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You can expect me to:

• Meet you where you are, without judgment
• Help you identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck
• Teach practical tools you can use in real life
• Gently challenge unhelpful thinking or behaviors when needed
• Move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful

At the core, I believe this: people are not broken; they are hurting. And with the right support, healing is possible.

The first session is about getting to know you, not rushing to “fix” anything.

We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope will be different in your life or relationships. I’ll ask questions to better understand your story, but you’re always in control of what you share and when.

You can expect the space to feel:

• Calm and nonjudgmental
• Conversational, not clinical or cold
• Focused on understanding before problem-solving

By the end of the session, we’ll begin identifying initial goals and direction for our work together. If it feels right, I may also introduce a few small tools or perspectives you can begin using right away.

Most importantly, you should leave feeling heard, understood, and not alone in what you’re facing.