Dr. Hilary DeShong, MS Psychologist 59 1033

Dr. Hilary DeShong helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She supports those coping with depression, grief, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and concerns around identity and self-esteem. Her practice also addresses workplace issues, social anxiety, panic, and challenges faced by young adults.

DeShong uses straightforward, practical methods rather than jargon. She listens for what matters most and then works with each person to set clear, doable goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, like improving communication, managing panic, and reducing isolation.

Her background includes twelve years of clinical experience. She holds the MS Psychologist 59 1033 credential and practices in Mississippi. That experience informs a calm, steady style aimed at helping people find everyday coping strategies and renewed purpose.

Therapy with her emphasizes collaboration. She offers a warm, affirming environment and helps clients explore values, build self-love, and make concrete changes. Techniques come from acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and skills borrowed from dialectical behavior work.

People meet her to tackle practical problems such as chronic pain or illness-related stress, money worries, divorce and separation, or career confusion. Her focus is on clear steps, improved communication, and restoring a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, depression, and major life changes by clarifying what matters and guiding concrete action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system, which supports coping with chronic pain, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses to fit what actually helps.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online sessions also make it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and to continue care during transitions. Talk with the therapist about practical needs so sessions can be arranged to match schedule and tech comfort.