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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Mississippi. I work with adults, adolescents and children ages 8 and above.I have lived in McComb, Mississippi for over 25 years where my husband and I have raised our six children. I love to help my adult clients with parenting issues as I have a vast experience of parenting through many stages. I also find a deep joy in connecting with my teen-aged clients and in helping them through this stage of development.

As Director & a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, & SLP working with children, adolescents, adults, families & business cohorts, I bring to you and your relationships 25 plus years of experience, two PhD doctorates & broad specialty training in BFRB (hair pulling/eating, skin picking/eating, finger tapping, nail/cheek/lip biting/scraping, tongue chewing, etc.) I am certified in many areas: CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Gestalt, Biofeedback, ERF, Art therapy, Psychodrama, Dream work, Reiki, Life/Business coaching, Communication Disorders and many other techniques. Although we are out-of-network INSURANCE providers, many clients receive PPO, union or company reimbursement. Because we specialize in Short-Term Therapy, many clients elect to pay out-of-pocket because they understand that they can expect to move forward rapidly. Come for a free consultation.

Offers cognitive behavioral therapy integrated with neuroscience for a more comprehensive approach to individual and group counseling for those with trich and/or skin picking. Addresses the whole person, we are more than our BFRB! Collaborates with each client to tailor therapy to suit unique circumstances. Sees adults only. She offers appointments in her office or via video conferencing for clients living in Texas.

I have over 10 years of experience treating BFRBs in outpatient and group settings. With the understanding that BFRBs often function to soothe the nervous system and can result in feelings of guilt, shame, and embarrassment, I aim to provide supportive and compassionate care. I also utilize specialized strategies to help regulate your body in productive ways, while addressing the underlying emotional and psychological factors as well. I provide in-person and virtual therapy in SC and virtual therapy only in CO.

Dr. Kessler is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals struggling with skin-picking and hair-pulling. Dr. Kessler tailors her approach to meet the needs of every client and draws from Habit Reversal, ComB, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques. Dr. Kessler is passionate about providing compassionate care and loves her work!