Essential Touchstones

FOCUSING ON ADOLESCENTS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUBSTANCE USE
AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN ADULTS

Our services:

Essential Touchstones, LLC, is an organization that provides Intensive Outpatient Treatment services to adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and adults who meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder or other addictive disorder. Adolescents and adults with a co-occurring mental illness (addiction and mood disorder) may also benefit from these services. Our clinical services are provided by doctorate-level, master’s-level licensed or provisionally-licensed clinicians. We are certified by the Department of Mental Health.

Trusted and Certified

I believe in the benefits of early intervention for mental health conditions through introduction to recovery combined with empirically validated clinical modalities and experiential skills training. Medicine may be necessary for chemical imbalances. This combination can provide the balance necessary to prevent lifelong addiction and mental health conditions.

I was reared by two very creative, generous, and public servant oriented parents who taught me to use the skills I have to help others be the best that they can be. After studying Business Administration at the University of Mississippi for three years, my interest broadened to encompass the study of human behavior and psychology. Determined to help others find meaning and passion in life, I studied psychology and counseling for 10 years. While at Jackson State University I became fascinated with anthropology and culture. I completed an internship in Salt Lake City, Utah, where there were endless opportunities to experience culture and explore new topographical regions.

Dr. Alyssa Killebrew

Owner/Executive Director

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are very common. The higher number of ACEs, the more likely it is that a person will develop a mental health diagnosis and/or a physical health consequence.

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Toxicity in relationships

Toxicity in relationships

If relationships are unhealthy and ineffective, they can have make life feel heavy and hopeless. On a basic level, any relationship that makes you feel worse, rather than better, can become toxic over time.

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Get In Touch

Call

769-231-9414

Fax

(769) 707-7291

Address

210 West Jackson St., Ridgeland, MS 39157

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm