- Focus on sleep
- Skills oriented
- Collaborative care
About Hilary
Dr. Hilary DeShong helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports work-related struggles, self-esteem issues, grief, and the strain that comes with life changes. Dr. DeShong presents a calm, straightforward manner and aims to make sessions feel practical and focused.
She draws on about 12 years of clinical experience and holds an MS Psychologist credential. Her work is often hands-on and skills-based, with an emphasis on clear steps clients can try between sessions. She pays attention to communication patterns and practical ways to reduce worry and improve rest.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes listening first. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs, including cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques. The goal is to build tools for coping, managing panic, and handling workplace or social anxiety in everyday life.
Dr. DeShong also attends to issues that overlap with health, such as chronic pain, illness, and disability. She helps people find pacing strategies, problem-solving methods, and ways to protect energy when life feels overwhelming.
Her practice values clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want to work on sleep and rest, cope with grief, or strengthen self-love will find a practical, supportive style that focuses on next steps and real-life changes.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep struggles by teaching ways to stay engaged with life goals instead of getting stuck on worry.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects rather than directs. This approach can help people feel heard and more able to try new coping strategies over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That process often begins with simple goals and adjustments to see what helps most.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue steady care during life transitions while focusing on practical skills to improve sleep, reduce panic, and manage day-to-day stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, relationship issues, workplace problems, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, communication problems, and panic disorder.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, skill-building, and clear steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does the therapist bring?
The therapist has about 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of adult concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listing shows MS Psychologist 59 1033 and practice in Mississippi.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.