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Therapy in Gulfport, Mississippi
Life gets heavy. You don't have to carry it alone.
Individual therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, strained relationships, the weight of caregiving or the feeling of not being good enough. In person in Gulfport, or by telehealth anywhere in Mississippi.
Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pmIf we miss you, please leave a voicemail · Calls returned within 48 hours
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) · Lic. #C8438
- 25+ years of experience
- In network with Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and more
- Gulfport office · telehealth statewide
You might be here because…
You've been running on empty, and you can't remember the last time you felt like yourself.
Worry follows you to bed and is waiting when you wake.
You've lost someone or something, and people expect you to be "over it."
You're holding everyone else together while quietly coming apart.
The same arguments keep happening with the people you love most.
The voice in your head is harder on you than you'd ever be on anyone else.
You don't need the perfect words to begin.
Starting is enough.
Services
What we help with
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Depression
When the days feel empty, flat or heavy.
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Sometimes low mood follows a loss or a big change. Sometimes it settles in for no reason you can name. Either way, it's real, and therapy can help. Together we sort out what's weighing on you and work toward practical steps, not just talk.
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Anxiety
When your mind won't stop scanning for danger.
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Anxiety is your body's alarm system working overtime. Through mindfulness, questioning anxious thoughts, and gradually facing what you've been avoiding at a pace you can manage, therapy can help bring anxiety down to a level you can live with.
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Stress
When life asks more than you have to give.
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When everything has to happen "right now," your body can stay stuck in high gear, and that wears on your health and your relationships. We'll work on ways to cope, set limits and recover, for your sake and for the people you love.
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Relationships
When the same conflicts keep coming back.
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Family, friends and partners shape who we become. In individual sessions, therapy can help you understand how you communicate, say what you need honestly, listen so others feel heard, and work through conflict without losing yourself. If you feel unsafe in a relationship, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233.
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Self-esteem
When "not good enough" is on repeat.
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How you see yourself colors everything. We'll look at the expectations you carry, practice measuring yourself against your own progress instead of other people's, and learn to treat mistakes as a normal part of growing. A kinder, healthier view of yourself is possible.
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Grief and loss
When a loss changes everything.
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Grief keeps its own timetable, and there's no right or wrong way to grieve. The loss might be a person, a pet, a pregnancy, a job, a move, a diagnosis or a dream. Therapy gives you room to feel what you feel, find healthy ways to express it, and keep moving forward at your own pace.
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Caregiver support
When caring for someone leaves little left for you.
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Caring for an aging parent, a partner who is ill or a family member who needs extra help can be meaningful and exhausting at the same time. Therapy gives you a place to set down the weight for an hour, sort through guilt, grief and frustration, and find ways to look after yourself while you look after them.
Our approach
How therapy works here
Starting therapy is a big step. It often comes after a long stretch of trying to handle things on your own. A typical session is 50 minutes of one-on-one time that is yours. You decide what matters and what "better" would look like. We bring structure, skills and steady support.
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You set the direction.
Therapy is a partnership. You know your life best, and we work side by side toward the goals you choose.
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We start with your strengths.
We build on what's already working for you, not only on what feels broken.
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Methods that fit you.
Sessions draw on well-established approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and family systems ideas used in individual sessions. We choose what fits you, because one size doesn't fit all.
About
Meet Cori Frazier Walker, LCSW
I was born in Louisiana and raised in Mississippi. For more than twenty-five years I've worked with people during some of the hardest times in their lives. That work has included nonprofit and grant-funded programs, inpatient psychiatric care, intensive outpatient programs, and now my own practice here in Gulfport.
I believe the way we think, feel and act reflects the story we tell ourselves, and that with support, that story can change. I care deeply about mental wellness and about ending the stigma that keeps people from asking for help.
I try to meet each person where they are. We all have a story to tell. I look forward to meeting you.
Cori
What to expect
Getting started
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Step 1
Call the office.
Call 228-364-1623, Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Cori is often in session, so please leave a voicemail with your name and number. Voicemail is private, and every call is returned within 48 hours, usually sooner. Voicemail isn't for emergencies; if you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. Deaf or hard of hearing? Reach us through Mississippi Relay at 711.
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Step 2
Fill out your intake forms.
After your first phone call, we'll send you an intake packet to complete online before your first visit.
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Step 3
Tell your story.
In your first session or two, we talk about your history, what brought you in and what you'd like to be different.
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Step 4
Make a plan together.
By the third session, we set clear goals and agree on how often to meet. Weekly is common at first, and we adjust as you go.
In the office or from home
Sessions are available in our office at 3427 Washington Avenue in Gulfport, or by telehealth for clients who are in Mississippi at the time of the session.
Paying for therapy
Insurance and fees
We're in network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- First Choice Health
- Medicare
- Optum / UnitedHealthcare
- Lucet Health EAP
- SAS (depending on employer)
Before your first visit
Call your insurer and ask:
- Whether your plan covers mental health.
- How much is left on your deductible (there may be a separate one for mental health).
- What your co-pay will be.
Payment and cancellation policy
Payment
Payment is due at the start of each session. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Fees may change over time, and you'll always be told ahead of time.
Cancellations
There's no charge to cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice. With less notice, or if you miss a session, the fee is $100. Emergencies are handled case by case. After two late cancellations or missed sessions, a regular appointment time may be offered to another client. If you're running late, please call. If we haven't heard from you 20 minutes after your appointment time, we'll assume you can't make it.
Good Faith Estimate notice (No Surprises Act)
Under the federal No Surprises Act, if you don't have insurance or aren't using insurance for your therapy (including if you pay us directly and file for reimbursement yourself), you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost.
Our estimates look 12 months ahead, based on current rates and how often we agree to meet. They cover regularly scheduled sessions. They don't cover missed sessions, late cancellations or crisis care, because those can't be predicted.
Your rights
- You can ask for an estimate before you schedule and receive it in writing within 3 business days.
- When you schedule, you'll receive it in writing before your first session.
- If you're billed at least $400 more than your estimate, you can dispute the bill. You must start the dispute within 120 calendar days of the date on the bill.
An estimate is not a contract, and it may change. You can ask for an updated one at any time. Ongoing clients receive a new estimate every 12 months. Please keep a copy. Learn more at www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
FAQ
Questions you might have
I've never been to therapy. Where do I start?
You've already started by reading this. When you're ready, call 228-364-1623, Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm, and we'll set up your first appointment. If you reach voicemail, please leave a message. It's private, and every call is returned within 48 hours, usually sooner. Voicemail is not for emergencies; if you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
How do I know if it's time?
It may be time if you've felt sad or helpless for a while, have trouble focusing at work or school, keep running into problems in your relationships, or have thoughts that trouble you. It may also be time if you feel worn down by caregiving, or don't enjoy life the way you used to. You don't have to wait until things are at their worst. If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988, or call 911, now.
How will I know it's helping?
The first session or two focus on understanding your story. Then we set goals together. Some people feel a little relief early, simply from having someone in their corner. Over time, the aim is for you to feel more able to handle what brought you in.
How often will we meet?
We decide together. Weekly sessions are common at first, and we revisit the schedule as you go. A typical session is 50 minutes.
Is what I share kept private?
Yes. What you share is kept confidential, with some exceptions the law allows or requires, such as a serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else; suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, which must be reported; a court order; and information your insurance company needs to process claims, if you use insurance. We'll go over this at your first appointment, and you're welcome to ask before then.
How do I find the right therapist?
Trust how you feel. You should feel at ease, respected and truly listened to. Over time, you should feel that the work is moving in a direction that matters to you, and you can always talk with your therapist about how it's going.
Who do you work with?
Adults 18 and older, in individual therapy. We don't offer couples or family therapy.
Can I book online?
No. Appointments are made by phone at 228-364-1623, Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you reach voicemail, please leave your name and number; calls are returned within 48 hours. Voicemail is not for emergencies; if you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. Once we've talked, your intake forms are completed online.
You are more resilient than you imagine.
Reaching out takes courage. When you're ready, we're here to help.
Need help right now?
If you are in danger or thinking about suicide, please don't wait for an appointment. Call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, any time, day or night.
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741.
- Veterans: call 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
Our office is open Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. In an emergency, at any hour, please use the lines above. For appointments, call during office hours or leave a voicemail any time.
Other helplines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people)1-866-488-7386