Bobby Scott & Associates Professional Counseling
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Robert (Bobby) L. Scott,
M.A., L.M.F.T, C.A.A.D.C., D.B.T.-C
Mr. Scott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a degree in Counseling Psychology. He has extensive experience in treating individuals and families with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, substance abuse, behavioral problems and other mental health issues. Bobby specializes in substance abuse and is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). He is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and is a DBT-C (certified) therapist. Mr. Scott is also a licensed minister. Although, he uses a wide ranged of therapy techniques his foundational framework is Christian. Bobby has been in private practice since 1999. Mr. Scott sees clients ages 13 and up.
Paul Marty Forsythe, M.S., LPC
Marty is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health therapy to adolescents and adults. He has expertise in issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship problems. He utilizes many types of therapy, but his cornerstone therapy styles are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Reality Therapy. He is a level II trained EMDR clinician. He uses EMDR therapy to reprocess traumatic memories and enable people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. He is a member of the ISTSS (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies). He utilizes DBT to focus on teaching skills to specifically assist individuals in better managing behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. Lastly, he uses Reality Therapy to assist individuals in solving problems, rebuild connections, making better choices, and working toward a better future. He believes that all people have the capacity for immense change and growth. Together, we work to solve problems, confront relationship conflict and address personal concerns. His goal, as a clinician, is to assist you with making life affirming choices that lead to a healthier lifestyle. Mr. Forsythe sees clients ages 13 and up.
Trish Perry, M.A., LMFT
Trish is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience in treating couples, families, and individuals with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, life transitions, Veteran issues, and other mental health concerns. Trish specializes in military families and couples counseling. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich clinician for premarital counseling. Trish utilizes an experiential approach with her clients and has been known to use other models in order to best serve her clients. Trish truly believes that healthy families build healthy communities and is currently finishing her Doctor of Education in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis in community care and counseling. Her goal as a clinician is to help every individual lead a fulfilling and happy life. Trish sees clients aged 13 and up.
Mattison Ellis, LPC
Matt is a person-centered, relationship oriented therapist with training and experience in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Response Protocol-EMT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT, REBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psycho-dynamic theory, and the practice of Mindfulness and Meditation. He holds a Christian world view that informs and guides everything he does, and offer a biblical, faith-based approach to therapy for all who are interested.
Using this multi-faceted approach he treats anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma/PTSD, abuse, bi-polar disorder, infidelity, couples communication problems, family system dysfunction, etc. He can help you: find healing from emotional wounds in your past, learn how to keep your mind in the present moment, and break free from unhelpful thought patterns and false core beliefs that keep you imprisoned to unwanted and destructive behavior patterns.
The Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung, said “Neurosis is always a substitute for legitimate suffering." Matt believes that it is our attempts to cope with pain by consciously, and unconsciously, using unhealthy ways to avoid it that keep us locked in our psychological “prisons" of depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, etc. His goal is to provide a refuge for you where you feel safe to let your guard down, face your fears, and find hope in the darkness through the light of God given truth. Let Matt walk alongside you, and together you can discover the path that leads to hope again. Matt sees clients ages 13 and up.
Ben Piercy, NCC, LPC, LMHC, ICADC
Ben has over 25 years of experience as a clinical practitioner. He is a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC), and Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC). He is fully licensed in the States of Mississippi (LPC) and Florida (LMHC) to diagnose and treat varying mental, emotional, and behavioral health concerns and challenges. He has extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families who may be having trouble coping in today’s complex and demanding world. He offers a strengths-based, empowering perspective through individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that enhances and improves relationships. Ben has a particular interest in guiding individuals toward finding meaning and purpose in their lives.
Ashley Cooper, PMHNP-BC
Ashley has been a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2017. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and substance abuse. Ashley sees clients ages 13 and up.
Destinee Woods, PMHNP-BC
Destinee is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has a wealth of experience working with clients of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her journey in the mental health field began at the San Antonio State Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Destinee has a passion for special needs children and their families. She is committed to helping individuals facing mental health challenges reach their full potential through psychiatric evaluation, proper diagnosing, education, and medication management. Destinee sees clients age 6 and up.
