Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Clinton, MS
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Relationships
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. One of the most important is: Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it?
It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong."
Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy
Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too). Unless each partner believes that the other one is committed, they will not feel safe to take risks in facing, addressing and working out the real, underlying issues that affect the relationship.
36 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, MS
Relationships
James Parker
Psychologist, PhD
In my experience, there are two vital things to truly understand when a relationship is not going as you would like. First, the communication is likely not where it needs to be. The implicit has to be made explicit so that there is little or no room for misunderstandings or misinterpretations to occur. Second, needs need to be known and conveyed to one another. If needs were respected and being met, things would likely be going well. Those two principles are essential to make sense of when difficulty arises in a relationship with a significant other. If addressing both of those does not improve the dynamic, then the work becomes understanding what emotional things are getting in the way of needs being known and communicated.
9 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, MS (Online Only)
Relationships
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Marriage is God’s first covenant with man, but it can come with its own set of challenges. Knowing God’s will for marriage can help bring harmony into the relationship. Having a toolbox to use can be invaluable to couples.
7 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, MS (Online Only)
Relationships
Aryn Ziehnert
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Every relationship experiences seasons of distance, conflict, or feeling stuck in repetitive arguments that leave both partners exhausted and unheard. In our work together, the relationship itself is the client, and my role is to advocate for the client. My practice offers a warm, neutral, and compassionate environment where both of you can feel safely witnessed and understood. We will work together to identify underlying emotional needs, break hurtful communication cycles, and rebuild mutual trust, warmth, and genuine intimacy.
4 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, MS
Relationships
Leah Taylor
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Taylor provides structured, evidence-based couples therapy designed to help partners break negative communication cycles, restore safety, and deepen emotional connection. Grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, her approach helps couples understand the underlying emotions driving conflict and rebuild secure attachment. Additionally, she offers specialized Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD, helping couples navigate and heal from the ways trauma impacts intimacy and partnership.
7 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, MS (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Clinton, MS Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Clinton, MS average 18 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Integrative Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |