Dr. Teresa Elias-Hooper, Psy.D.

Preferred Name: Teresa

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

I have been a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice for over 30 years. I moved to Jackson, MS where I began my career after graduation. I am married and we are now "empty nesters." I enjoy my time visiting with friends and family as well as reading. I do not watch much television, but when I do, I enjoy some sci-fi movies and true crime movies.

Education & Experience

I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in May, 1983 at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. I received a Masters Degree of Science in May, 1987 at North East Louisiana in Monroe, LA. began my Internship at Forest Consortium in March of 1992 and ended in May of 1994. I graduated from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in November, 1994.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Professional Affiliations: APA - American Psychological Association - Member MPA - Mississippi Psychological Association - Member Hospital Affiliations: Psychologist for Psychological Testing and Evaluation: Baptist Hospital of Jackson Nutrition/ Bariatric Surgery Center, Merit Health Bariatric Weight Loss Center and St. Dominic Bariatric Surgery Solutions

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield