Delissa Castleberry, LPC

Delissa Castleberry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with more than 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing common life stressors such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and parenting challenges, and she emphasizes the development of healthy boundaries as a foundation for personal growth. Delissa encourages clients to examine how past experiences influence current patterns, to recognize that feelings are not always facts, and to practice concrete skills that support lasting change.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while presenting truth in love, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. Delissa describes herself as a guide who helps clients set their own goals after addressing the issues they bring to sessions. Her practice integrates holistic Christian-based counseling, reflecting a faith-informed perspective that honors clients' values as part of the therapeutic process.

Delissa completed a bachelor degree in Religious Education in 1984 at Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, and earned a master degree in Education with an emphasis on counseling in 2005 from the University of Southern Mississippi. As an LPC, she combines professional training and lived experience to support individuals seeking a more fulfilling and healthier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Delissa draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the agenda and the therapist follows their lead. This approach is especially helpful for people seeking support with self esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions because it centers the client’s values and lived experience.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictive behaviors because it focuses on skill building and measurable change.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool she incorporates, teaching attention and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques often benefit clients dealing with trauma responses, burnout, or persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Delissa works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from the location that works best for the client.