Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Gulfport, MS
At Rivers Psychotherapy Services, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where holistic healing and personal growth thrive. Our team of licensed professionals combines compassionate care with evidence-based techniques to support individuals, couples, and families in overcoming challenges and achieving emotional resilience. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex mental health concerns through personalized therapeutic approaches. Our practice emphasizes a client-centered philosophy, integrating innovative methods like play therapy, hypnotherapy, and somatic healing to meet each individual's unique needs. We are committed to fostering sustainable well-being and empowering clients to build meaningful connections in their personal and professional lives.Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in social work, counseling, and public health, ensuring the highest standards of care. By maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical practices, we cultivate trust and transparency in every therapeutic relationship. Our mission extends beyond individual sessionswe strive to create a community where mental health awareness and holistic wellness are prioritized. Whether through in-person consultations or telehealth services, we remain accessible to clients seeking transformative growth. This dedication to excellence and client-centered care establishes us as trusted leaders in mental health therapy.
Services
Anxiety & Depression
PTSD & Trauma
Couples Therapy
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Holistic Healing
Crisis Intervention
Grief Counseling
Parenting Support
Dual Diagnosis
Telehealth Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes clinicians with doctorates and specialized certifications in mental health therapy
- We integrate evidence-based techniques with holistic approaches like somatic healing and breath therapy
- Offering telehealth services for accessible mental health support
- Clinicians maintain dual state licensure in Mississippi and Louisiana
- Combining 15+ years of collective experience in trauma-informed care
Services
Anxiety & Depression
Specialized treatment for anxiety and depression using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Our clinicians help clients develop coping strategies and restore emotional balance through personalized therapy sessions. This service addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term mental wellness.
PTSD & Trauma
Comprehensive trauma recovery programs incorporating EMDR, hypnotherapy, and somatic healing techniques. We help clients process traumatic experiences and rebuild resilience through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to individual healing needs and timelines.
Couples Therapy
Evidence-based couples therapy focusing on communication improvement and conflict resolution. Our approach helps partners develop deeper connections through targeted sessions addressing relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and mutual growth goals.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy using play to help children express emotions and overcome challenges. This service combines therapeutic techniques with creative expression to address behavioral issues and emotional development in young clients.
Holistic Healing
Combination of traditional therapy with alternative approaches like breath therapy and meditation. Our holistic programs address mind-body connections to promote comprehensive wellness through customized treatment plans incorporating multiple therapeutic modalities.
People
Dr. Shelia Rivers
CEO and Chief Therapist
Doctor of Social Work with 20+ years experience specializing in women's mental health and trauma recovery. Holds dual state licensure and combines clinical expertise with public health perspective to deliver comprehensive care.
Cynthia Blackwell-Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor
15-year veteran in mental health with specialization in play therapy and EMDR. Uses creative approaches to help clients of all ages overcome emotional challenges through personalized therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions.
Melissa Ratliff-Sorrell
Clinical Mental Health Specialist
Certified integrative mental health clinician with 20 years experience in trauma therapy and holistic healing. Combines traditional and alternative approaches to address complex mental health needs through comprehensive, client-centered treatment plans.
Dr. Joshua Peters Smith
Lead Therapist
Licensed professional counselor and best-selling author with 14 years in mental health. Integrates spiritual and psychological approaches to help clients achieve balanced living through his unique holistic therapy methodology and leadership programs.
Ashley Campbell
Licensed Social Worker
Air Force veteran and experienced therapist specializing in serious mental illness treatment. Uses strength-based approaches combining CBT and DBT to support client wellness through personalized, whole-person therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide anxiety & depression treatment, trauma therapy, couples counseling, child play therapy, and holistic healing approaches for individuals and families.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth therapy options for clients who prefer remote sessions while maintaining the same quality of care.
What makes your therapists qualified?
Our team includes licensed professionals with advanced degrees (Doctor of Social Work, Master's in Public Health) and specialized certifications in trauma and holistic therapies.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly through our website or phone to schedule your initial consultation with one of our licensed mental health professionals.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, we specialize in child-centered play therapy and have clinicians with extensive experience treating children, teens, and their families.