MARLENA PIQUE, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marlena Pique is a licensed clinical social worker and currently holds licensure in four states: Mississippi, Georgia, Maryland and West Virginia. She has been practicing social work and counseling since 1994. She has extensive experience with children, families, and individuals of all faith backgrounds. Marlena has worked for Bethany Christian Services, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Catholic Charities of Atlanta, Brook Lane Health Services of Hagerstown, Maryland and Christian Psychological Services of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Marlena is passionate about children, teens and families, and all of God's people. She is dedicated to serving the Body of Christ and bringing His love, mercy and compassion to others, as she has found herself. Marlena and her husband Bruce, and their four children, currently reside in Long Beach, and recently moved to the Coast of Mississippi, where they were married in 2001.
Marlena is now offering telehealth therapy through a secure HIPPA compliant virtual office: https://doxy.me/mpiquelicsw
KEITH D'ANGELO, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Keith D'Angelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed to practice in Mississippi and Louisiana, and is a former Board Approved LCSW Supervisor. Born in New Orleans, Keith lived and worked in south Louisiana before moving to coastal Mississippi in 2007. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's of Social Work at LSU in Baton Rouge, Keith has been working in mental health professionally since 1997 and has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults of all faith backgrounds, including the privilege of providing mental health support for US Navy special operators for over ten years.
Keith is passionate about serving God through helping others in emotional pain, and when not working, he enjoys being with his dogs Jax and Chloe, playing golf and electric guitar, and watching LSU football and baseball.
CARLI SIMPSON, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Have you ever found yourself asking “are things always going to feel this hard?” From the moment we are born, our life experiences and relational connections are integral to creating the neural pathways that control how we think, act and feel. Every conversation, relationship, success, and rejection contribute to paving the roadmap of our brain. The good news is that due to the brain’s plasticity, new pathways can always be created. My hope is to be an avenue that God uses to help you navigate this healing, self-discovery, and growth through a person-centered, empathetic style of treatment.
I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi. I have 3 years of experience working in the mental health field, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have experience working with all ages from varying faith backgrounds. I obtained a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Intercultural Studies and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from William Carey University.
I am passionate about serving others through a trauma-informed and culturally-conscious lens. My goal is to honor God’s commandment to “love people” by helping guide them toward healing and emotional security.
I am so excited to meet you and collaborate with you on your therapeutic goals!
CHRISTOPHER O'QUINN, PLPC
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and a licensed Professional School Counselor practicing in Mississippi. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Nationally Certified School Counselor (NCSC).
I believe we all have the capacity to live fulfilling lives marked by agency and self-efficacy. While the journey of self-discovery can be fraught with ambiguity and turbulence, it can also lead to profound meaning and purpose. I believe that by incorporating God and His word into the therapeutic process, clients can experience deep growth and clarity. The universal language of pain and catharsis, when honored in therapy, can propel us toward transformation. This is the connective tissue of the human experience—what makes the therapeutic alliance so meaningful and essential to healing.
I earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi, followed by an Education Specialist degree in Counseling from Delta State University.
JESSICA HOWELL, PLPC
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Jessica Howell is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Mississippi. She attended the University of Mobile, later completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Christian Counseling and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is currently completing a certification in ADHD to better serve her client population. Before entering the field of mental health, Jessica served in full-time ministry in differing pastoral roles for over a decade. Jessica has a heartfelt desire to serve people from all walks of life and all backgrounds of faith and culture. Through her work in foreign and inner city missions, she gained a deeper understanding that all human beings have a common bond, to be loved and seen for who they really are.
Jessica has lived on the Gulf Coast all her life. She enjoys being outdoors, crawfish boils with her friends, camping, and being out on the water with her husband and their two teenagers. She also carries an important title of special needs mom and has a heart to support parents and families of special needs individuals.
RUSS SILIPIGNI, M.S., CGT, C-MHC
Pastoral Counselor
Are you seeking hope—looking for purpose or direction? Solomon wrote, “Hope,deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life”
(Prov. 13:12). When hope eludes us, it impacts our well-being. Life isn’t
easy, but there is hope—and it has a name: Jesus Christ. There is hope for
you in Him: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you
trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope…” (Rom. 15:13).
My goal and purpose are to help individuals and couples find direction,
healing, and renewed hope through a biblical, Spirit-led approach. God, who
knows us intimately (Ps. 139), is both the source of truth and the healer
of our hearts (2 Cor. 3:18).
I use an integrative approach: God’s Word is always paramount, but I also
believe He has given us knowledge and therapeutic methods that—when aligned
with Scripture—serve as valuable tools for personal and spiritual growth.
I work with men (16+) and couples, offering in-person or virtual sessions.
We’ll focus on navigating pain, brokenness, and life transitions. Together,
we develop practical strategies grounded in biblical truth to nurture
meaningful growth—always pointing toward the life Jesus promised, one
marked by purpose and abundance (John 10:10).
I hold an integrative Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling and am
certified in Prepare|Enrich, the Gottman Method (Levels I & II), and as a
Mental Health Coach (C-MHC).
I’d be honored to walk with you as you seek to grow
BROOKE PELEAZ, P-LPC, NCC, NCSC
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
I love that God gives each of us unique qualities and gifts! My empathy hasn't always been an easy gift to hold, but I treasure the fact that God created me this way so that I can help others. I truly believe that we are all worthy, and we all have a story to tell. It is my privilege to sit with you and to hear your story. I hope that my ability to do what God has called me to do will give you peace and comfort and encouragement as you move forward in your journey.
2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of a sound mind." It is my prayer that fear will not hold you back in the areas where you seek growth.
I am a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, and I have been seeing clients since January 2024. I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and a Specialist Degree in Counselor Education. I spent 21 years in public education, with 16 years as a school counselor. I love working with teens and adults and couples, and look forward to helping each of my clients on his/her journey!
CARLA SUE BRADBURN MS, PLPC
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Carla is a trauma-informed Provisional Counselor practicing in the state of Mississippi with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in emotional growth, resilience-building, and healing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado Christian University and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma from Grand Canyon University. Carla is deeply committed to fostering healthy family systems, empowering youth, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in integrity and faith.
Her professional experience spans community mental health settings, including court-ordered supervised visitations to support family reunification, mentorship services, school-based counseling for high-risk children and families (K–6). After relocating to Mississippi in the summer of 2023, Carla expanded her clinical experience as part of a coastal MYPAC team, providing intensive, wraparound services to children and young adults ages 4–21 with severe emotional and behavioral needs. She is skilled in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, art therapy, and strength-based and solution-focused intervention techniques that promote long-term emotional wellness and recovery.
Carla’s work is guided by her faith in Jesus Christ and the belief that everyone is created with purpose, dignity, and inherent worth. Scriptures such as Jeremiah 1:5 and Jeremiah 29:11 reflect her belief that every life holds a known and meaningful purpose, even amid unexpected challenges.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin
