Dr. Hilary DeShong
Mississippi psychologist offering ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness
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About
Dr. Hilary DeShong is a licensed psychologist with twelve years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. Based in Mississippi, she focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses stress, sleep difficulties, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice blends evidence-informed strategies with a client-centered stance, adapting methods to fit individual needs. She applies approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help clients develop practical skills and clearer direction. Dr. DeShong emphasizes communication, self-understanding, and strengths-based planning in her sessions.
Dr. DeShong aims to provide an affirming, warm therapeutic environment for those seeking support. She attends to issues including social anxiety, workplace challenges, chronic pain and illness, and young adult transitions. Her work highlights collaboration, development of coping tools, and cultivating self-love and purpose as central themes in ongoing care.
Her practice blends evidence-informed strategies with a client-centered stance, adapting methods to fit individual needs. She applies approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help clients develop practical skills and clearer direction. Dr. DeShong emphasizes communication, self-understanding, and strengths-based planning in her sessions.
Dr. DeShong aims to provide an affirming, warm therapeutic environment for those seeking support. She attends to issues including social anxiety, workplace challenges, chronic pain and illness, and young adult transitions. Her work highlights collaboration, development of coping tools, and cultivating self-love and purpose as central themes in ongoing care.
- Location:
- Mississippi, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MS Psychologist 59 1033
- NPI Number: 1770263626
- License: Psychologist (Mississippi)
Remote care with multiple communication options
Dr. DeShong offers online work that combines structured skill building with reflective, client-centered exploration. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clarify personal values and guide meaningful action while addressing difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides a clear framework for noticing relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and for practicing alternative responses.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing may be used when clients want help resolving ambivalence around change and identifying motivating, practical steps.
Therapy is collaborative and tailored; Dr. DeShong works with each person to set goals and select approaches that fit their preferences and circumstances. Remote sessions are available through video calls and phone sessions, and she also offers live chat and text-based messaging options for ongoing communication and between-session support.
How long has Dr. DeShong been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a psychologist.
What are her formal credentials and license details?
Credentials listed are MS Psychologist 59 1033.
Which languages does she conduct therapy in?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. DeShong based?
She is located in Mississippi.
What ways can people work together with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. DeShong?
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