Laura A. Gillom, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
(662) 506-5143
* Individual Therapy
* Group Therapy
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* Faith-based Counseling
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* Character Education
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* Conference Speaker
Services include but are not limited to:
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Anger Management
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Behavioral Issues
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Emotional Disturbance
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Grief
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Mood Disorders
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Racial Identity
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Self Esteem
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Stress
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anxiety
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Body Positivity
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Dementia
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Domestic Violence
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Geriatric and Seniors
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Life Transitions
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Peer Relationships
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Relationship Issues
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Spirituality
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Teen Dating Violence
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Women's Issues
Using an eclectic approach, these are a few of the types of therapies offered in practice:​
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy in which which negative thinking is challenged in order to change negative behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression. Our thoughts guide our behaviors and affects our mood. Click here for more information on CBT.
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​Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling draws on the principles of Christianity to help clients cope with challenges. Click here for more information on Christian Counseling.
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Compassion-Focused Therapy
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism, often resulting from early experiences of abuse or neglect. CFT teaches clients to cultivate the skills of self-compassion and other-oriented compassion, which are thought to help regulate mood and lead to feelings of safety, self-acceptance, and comfort. The technique is similar to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in that it also instructs clients about the science behind the mind-body connection and how to practice mind and body awareness. Click here for more information on CFT.
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a time-limited, focused, and evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders. The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client’s interpersonal relationships and social functioning, it aims to help reduce overall distress. Click here for more information on IPT.
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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. Click here for more information on Motivational Interviewing.
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Person-Centered Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy, also known client-based therapy, allows clients to take more of a lead in sessions such that, in the process, they discover their own solutions. Click here for more information on Person-Centered Therapy.