Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Gulfport, MS
At Rivers Psychotherapy Services, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a nurturing environment where holistic healing flows freely and new beginnings take root. Our team of licensed clinicians combines compassionate care with evidence-based techniques to empower individuals, couples, and families in discovering their inner strength and restoring balance in their lives. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, we provide personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Our commitment to holistic wellness extends beyond traditional methods, incorporating integrative mental health practices and somatic healing techniques.We serve clients across Mississippi and Louisiana through both in-person and telehealth sessions, ensuring accessible care for all who seek it. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in clinical mental health, public health, and specialized therapeutic modalities. We maintain a strong focus on women's wellness, trauma recovery, and family dynamics while embracing innovative approaches like play therapy, breathwork, and mindfulness-based interventions. Our practice is built on the foundation that healing should be comprehensive, client-centered, and grounded in both scientific research and compassionate understanding.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Family Conflict Resolution
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized trauma therapy with certified clinicians
- Our team provides both traditional and holistic mental health approaches
- We maintain expertise in women's wellness and family dynamics
- We offer flexible telehealth and in-person session options
- Our clinicians hold advanced degrees in social work and mental health
Services
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
Our anxiety and depression treatment programs combine evidence-based techniques with personalized care. We utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and holistic approaches to help clients develop effective coping strategies. Our clinicians work with individuals to address the root causes of emotional distress and create sustainable recovery plans.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy services address PTSD and interpersonal trauma through EMDR, somatic healing, and integrative mental health approaches. Our certified clinicians create safe environments for processing traumatic experiences and developing resilience. Treatment plans incorporate both traditional and alternative therapeutic modalities.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships. Our therapists employ evidence-based techniques to address relationship challenges and foster deeper connections. Sessions emphasize mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving for lasting improvements.
Play Therapy
Play therapy provides effective treatment for children and adolescents through age-appropriate therapeutic activities. Our licensed counselors use sandtray therapy, art-based interventions, and structured play techniques to help young clients express emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms in a supportive environment.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth services offer convenient access to mental health care through secure virtual platforms. Our licensed clinicians provide comprehensive therapy sessions for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. This option ensures continuity of care for clients across Mississippi and Louisiana.
People
Dr. Shelia Rivers
CEO and Chief Therapist
Dr. Shelia Rivers holds a Doctor of Social Work and specializes in women's wellness and trauma recovery. With licenses in Mississippi and Louisiana, she combines clinical expertise with public health knowledge to empower clients through holistic therapy approaches.
Cynthia Blackwell-Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cynthia Blackwell-Graham brings 15 years of experience in child-centered play therapy and EMDR. Her creative approach integrates music, art, and meditation to help clients of all ages navigate life's challenges through personalized therapeutic experiences.
Melissa Ratliff-Sorrell
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Melissa Ratliff-Sorrell offers 20 years of expertise in trauma therapy and holistic healing. As a certified integrative mental health clinician, she combines breath therapy, somatic healing, and nutrition to support sustainable personal transformation for her clients.
Dr. Joshua Peters Smith
Lead Therapist
Dr. Joshua Peters Smith integrates psychology and spirituality in his holistic approach to emotional wellness. With 14 years in mental health, he specializes in purpose-driven therapy and serves as founder of The Soul Healing Initiative in Gulfport.
Ashley Campbell
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ashley Campbell combines military experience with clinical expertise in treating serious mental illnesses. Her strength-based approach incorporates CBT and DBT techniques to support clients through personalized therapeutic strategies and whole-person wellness.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine evidence-based methods with holistic techniques including CBT, EMDR, play therapy, somatic healing, and mindfulness practices tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth therapy sessions for clients across Mississippi and Louisiana, ensuring accessible mental health care while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
What specialties do your clinicians have?
Our team specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety/depression treatment, couples counseling, child-centered play therapy, and holistic mental health approaches for individuals and families.
Are services available for Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes, we have bilingual clinicians fluent in Spanish who provide culturally competent care for Latin American families and individuals across our service areas.
What experience do your therapists have?
Our licensed clinicians collectively hold advanced degrees in social work, mental health, and public health, with specialized certifications in trauma therapy, integrative mental health, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
