Dr. Hilary DeShong

Dr. Hilary DeShong helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the fallout of big life changes. She supports those dealing with low self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, and career or workplace issues. Dr. DeShong also offers help around divorce and separation, chronic illness and pain, and the isolation that can come with major transitions.

She uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. Conversations are straightforward and geared to what the client wants to change. Techniques draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered ways of working. Skills practice and simple strategies are used between sessions when useful.

With 12 years of experience, Dr. DeShong aims for an affirming and respectful tone. She emphasizes clearer communication, better coping during stressful times, and rebuilding a sense of purpose. The work often includes short-term problem solving and longer-term skill building depending on needs.

People can expect collaborative planning in the first sessions to set goals and priorities. Dr. DeShong’s style is warm and direct, focusing on small steps that add up to changes in daily life. She invites clients to try approaches that fit their values and routines.

Her background includes practice in Mississippi and years helping adults with anxiety, panic, and workplace struggles. This experience informs practical options for managing symptoms and moving forward after major life events such as separation or loss.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like panic, worry, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and topics for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. That decision can change over time as needs and priorities shift, and sessions are shaped around what the client prefers.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using mindfulness exercises and behavior experiments between sessions so tools are practiced in real life where they matter most.