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Licensed Professional Counselors In Tupelo

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KELLY FERGUSON LPC, SAP, MAC

Kelly has a Bachelor’s Degree (BA), and a Master’s Degree (MA) in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Individuals, Couples, and Families, alike, can receive expert, confidential care, improving their quality of life. Kelly is certified as a Master Addiction Counselor and is considered an expert in the field of addiction treatment. He uses methods suited to your personal situation including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Systems Theory, and Gestalt Therapy—with timely doses of stories, wit, and humor.

Sharon Gates-Albert PhD, NCC, LPC

Sharon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education and a PhD in Education Leadership. Sharon’s experience in the field of mental healthcare spans over 30 years.

Ben Stepp LPC, LPCS

Ben Stepp is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Counselor Supervisor in the state of Mississippi. He holds a Bachelors in Arts in Economics, a Masters in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Mississippi. He is a combat wounded veteran, former police officer, and has worked with adults with special needs. Ben uses Meaning in his counseling sessions. He specializes in working with Veterans, Police, First Responders and Trauma.

Kristin Whitten NCC, LPC

Kristin Whitten is a National Board-Certified Counselor and a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Mississippi. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education from The University of Mississippi. She has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, and her experience includes developing individualized plans to promote behavioral changes, a better quality of life, and personal empowerment. She uses a multidimensional approach to help people reach their personal goals. She specializes in parenting concerns, child development, relationships, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Robert "Bob" Hill - Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Intern

Bob is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern attending Liberty University. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Utah and is finishing his master’s degree from Liberty University. He has been trained in and taught several prevention programs and loves to help others realize their strength and resilience. He retired from the U.S. Army where he served in the infantry, instructor, and as a combat medic. He has completed several combat deployments and has traveled extensively, helping him understand different cultures. The has also worked as a police officer, paramedic, and firefighter. He loves working with first responders, veterans, and their families. He works hard to be able to see and understand the unique needs of his clientele. He loves person-centered, CBT, and experiential therapies because he believes in each person’s ability to fill their own needs when they have the right tools available. Bob and his wife have raised four strong daughters and love to empower others. He believes that everyone has worth and purpose and would love to help others find theirs. Bob welcomes counseling anyone but holds a special place in his heart working with veterans, first responders, teenagers/young adults, and the LGBT community. When not working, Bob is likely to spend time with his wife and/or daughters, preferably doing outdoor activities. He also loves to be creative with wood carving, homesteading, and working with animals in his spare time.