Dr. Hilary DeShong

Dr. Hilary DeShong helps people facing isolation and loneliness as part of a broader practice focused on stress, anxiety, relationships, and life changes. She holds an MS and practices as a psychologist with twelve years of experience. Her work emphasizes practical steps that fit into everyday life and a steady, compassionate presence in sessions.

She uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs, including cognitive and mindfulness-based tools. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping skills for panic and anxiety, and rebuilding confidence after a setback. Dr. DeShong aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative project rather than a lecture.

Clients can expect calm, straightforward conversation and exercises to try between sessions. She pays attention to how worries show up in work, relationships, and self-image. That includes helping people manage chronic pain, illness, or disability as those issues affect mood and connection.

Her style is warm and affirming, with an emphasis on practical problem solving. She often supports people working through grief, divorce, workplace conflicts, and questions about life purpose. The goal is to help people develop habits that reduce isolation and improve daily functioning.

Dr. DeShong sees clients in Mississippi and draws on a range of approaches to tailor care. She speaks English and blends acceptance, behavior-focused techniques, and mindfulness to help people feel more connected and steady over time.

How her approaches fit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing small changes to break those patterns. It often helps with panic, social anxiety, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That may mean mixing acceptance and cognitive strategies or adding mindfulness exercises to build steady habits.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It also lets people try shorter check-ins or use less bandwidth when needed. Many find that regular, practical tools practiced between meetings translate well to everyday life when delivered remotely, helping reduce isolation and improve coping over time.