Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Madison, Mississippi

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Madison, Mississippi

Tyler Slay is a licensed therapist offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and stress in Mississippi.

How I Use CBT

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and shift the thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, low mood, and emotional stuckness. CBT is backed by decades of research and focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and actions. When we adjust one, we begin to shift the others.

CBT is especially effective for:

  • Generalized anxiety and chronic worry

  • Panic attacks

  • Social anxiety

  • Health anxiety

  • Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety

  • Teen and young adult stress

  • Depression and low motivation

For OCD and intrusive thoughts, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold standard treatment for OCD. I’ve trained under Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, a nationally recognized OCD expert, with a focus on how OCD often ties to a person’s history and belief system. I help clients stop the cycle of compulsive rumination, particularly in Pure O and thought-based OCD presentations.

I have also trained at International OCD Foundation’s Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). This specialized training equips me with the science, skills, and framework to help children and adolescents in Mississippi overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and various other anxiety disorders.

Other tools I incorporate include:

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for anxiety rooted in trauma

  • Attachment-informed care for those struggling with relationships or early emotional wounds

  • Values-based therapy to help align your actions with what matters most

  • Christian therapy for those who want to incorporate therapy into their walk with God

Ready to Begin Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

If you’re looking for CBT for anxiety or OCD near Madison, MS, I’d be honored to support you. Whether you’re a parent, teen, college student, or professional who’s tired of just “getting by,” now is the time to reclaim your peace of mind.

Contact me today to schedule a free consultation or first appointment. Let’s talk about how therapy can help you start living fully again rather than just coping.

Call or text: 601-790-0250
Email: tslay@chhms.org

I understand,
and I’m here to Help

I’m Tyler Slay, a licensed professional counselor based in Madison, Mississippi. I help people work through anxiety, OCD, and trauma so they can feel more in control of their lives. I work with many clients who just feel depressed and don’t know why. I work with adults, teens, and kids who are ready to stop feeling stuck in their own heads and start finding real relief. If you're looking for Christian counseling for any of the above concerns, or if you’re just wanting to make sure therapy aligns with your faith, I offer that as well.

At my counseling practice here in Madison, I’ve had the privilege of helping high-achieving, thoughtful people just like you navigate tough challenges including panic attacks, health anxiety, perfectionism, religious scrupulosity, social anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. No matter what brought you here, I’m glad you’re taking steps to grow for yourself and for those you love.

I’m here to walk alongside you with a gentle, collaborative approach that’s all about creating lasting change. We’ll go at your pace, using proven therapy methods. In addition to helping you with your symptoms, we’ll work to make sense of your unique story and personal history. It takes a lot of courage and humility to take this step. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to take steps toward feeling better and staying better.

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  • In therapy, we’re not just skimming the surface of your symptoms. We’ll talk about what really matters to you. We’ll look at your goals, your story, and figure out the best path forward that’s unique to you. Clients often tell me how much better they feel having a plan instead of just hoping their symptoms go away.

    Since I’m from Central Mississippi, I’m well connected to many other mental health professionals in the area. If we think a team approach might be what you need, I’m happy to help connect you with the right support to help you get better.

  • If you’re in Mississippi and looking for help with anxiety, OCD, stress, or trauma, I’d love to help you find relief. Reach out today and book your appointment.

Take the First Step toward lasting recovery. Book your appointment today.

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