Meet the Caring Staff of Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport
Gail Chancellor, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner
Gail is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth solutions for mental health evaluations and medication management. She has a background in general nursing.
Expertise:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychopharmacology
- Trauma
Client Focus:
- Children and Teens
- Families
Gail holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women and a master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Mississippi School of Nursing.
In-Network Insurance:
- Advanced Health Systems
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico
- Medicaid
- Molina
- Tricare
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)
VERONICA DUCKSWORTH
Veronica is a Therapist with Canopy’s Behavioral Health Clinic in Gulfport. Veronica is a Certified Mental Health Therapist and is working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Expertise:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Combined Parent-Child Therapy
- Behavior Challenges.
Client Focus:
- Children & Families
- Children & Adolescents ages 5-18
- Adults ages 8-21
- Children in Foster Care and Child Protective Services.
Veronica earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William Carey University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Child & Family Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Marissa Johnson
Marissa is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport. She has her provisional license and is working towards her licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Expertise:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Behavior Challenges
- Depression
- Trauma
Marissa earned her Masters of Social Work degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida and her Bachelors of Social Work degree from Siena Height University in Adrian, Michigan. Her experiences include working in a juvenile residential facility, medical social work and with children who have experienced domestic/sexual violence.
In-Network Insurance:
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico (MSCAN/CHIP)
- Medicaid
- Molina
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)
Ellon Little, M.S., CMHT, P-LPC
Ellon is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport. She has her provisional license and is working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Expertise:
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral problems
- Depression
- Emotional distress
- Family therapy
- Trauma
Client Focus:
- Children and Adolescents ages 5-12
- Teens
- Children and Families
- Children in Foster Care
- Children with Autism
Ellon earned her Bachelor and Master of Mental Health Counseling degrees from Mississippi College. Her experiences include working in a school and outpatient setting with children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral issues. She also has experience in psychometric testing administration and assessment.
In-Network Insurance:
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico (MSCAN/CHIP)
- Medicaid
- Molina
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)
Christina Palazzo, M.S., LPC-S
Christina is the Lead Therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Expertise:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Family Therapy
- PTSD
- Trauma
Client Focus:
- Children and Adolescents ages 5-12
- Teens
- Families
- Children in Foster Care/Preparing for Adoption
Christina earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in Psychology in 1994 and a Master of Science from USM in Counseling Psychology in 1997. She has worked extensively with trauma clients for more than two decades.
In-Network Insurance:
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico (MSCAN/CHIP)
- Medicaid
- Molina
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)
Candy Rafal, M.S., LPC
Candy is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Expertise:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety
- Behavior Challenges
- Depression
- Family Therapy
- Trauma
Client Focus
- Adoption
- Children in Foster Care
- Children and Adolescents ages 5-12
- Teens
- Children and Families
- Early Adults 18-21
Candy received a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Human Services and Sociology from Black Hills State University of South Dakota and then received a Master of Science in Counseling degree from South Dakota State University. She has 15 years of clinical experience working with at-risk youth and their families. She has been a practicing LPC of South Dakota for 12 years.
In-Network Insurance:
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico (MSCAN/CHIP)
- Medicaid
- Molina
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)
Tracey Webb, M.S., PCMHT, P-LPC
Tracey is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Gulfport. She has her provisional license and is working toward her licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Expertise:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavior Challenges
- Depression
- Trauma
Client Focus:
- Children in Foster Care
- Children and Teens ages 5-17
- Children and Families
- Children with Autism
Tracey has an undergrad degree in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and Counselor Education.
In-Network Insurance:
- Magnolia Healthcare/Cenpatico (MSCAN/CHIP)
- Medicaid
- Molina
- United Healthcare Optum (All Savers, Golden Rule, UMR)
- United Healthcare (CHIP, COMM)