Delissa Castleberry , LPC

Delissa Castleberry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with more than 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing life stressors such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions, and supports clients through parenting challenges and relationship difficulties. Delissa emphasizes the development and practice of healthy boundaries, helping clients to settle the past, find hope, and pursue healing while recognizing that feelings are not facts.

Her approach is rooted in holistic Christian-based counseling, and she aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while presenting truth in love. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs and encourages clients to set their own goals as part of the healing process. Delissa views herself as a guide who helps clients move toward more fulfilling and healthier lives, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin that work.

Delissa earned a bachelor degree in Religious Education from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi in 1984 and a master degree in Education with an emphasis on counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005. Her training and long experience inform a thoughtful, person-centered practice that integrates clinical skill with values important to each client.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Delissa draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, accepting relationship and helps people explore their values and goals at their own pace - it is useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of feelings, which can support coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Delissa works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors the treatment plan over time so the chosen methods fit the client’s circumstances and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats allow licensed professionals like Delissa to deliver consistent support while adapting to the practical needs of each person seeking help.