Emily is a licensed professional counselor who sees children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Experienced Therapists
We counsel children, teens, and adults through individual, couples, and family sessions.
Here to Help
Our Group Consists of 13 Highly Trained Staff Therapists. 150+ Years of Combined Services. We Have 35+ Years of Guiding Clients to Resolution.
Business Hours
Mon – Thur 8:30am – 5:00pmFriday 8:30am – 1:30pmSaturday – Sunday Closed
Therapists hours may vary, call for more information
Experienced Therapists Serving Jackson, MS
The therapists at The Shepherd’s Staff provide counseling specific to your situation and guide you to growth, recovery, and hope.
Individual Therapy
We can help you through the issues in your life on an individual basis. Our goal is to provide you with an experienced therapist tailored to your unique situation.
Couples Therapy
We can help both you and your partner through issues in your relationship. Our goal is to facilitate dialogue capable of improving your relationship.
Family Therapy
Families oftentimes go through various tragedies such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, etc… Our goal is to provide your family with the therapy necessary to heal.
Children Therapy
Children face difficulties within their life that are not only unique, but also difficult to unearth. Our therapist can help children work through the issues in their life.
Therapy in Jackson, MS
Our Services
Professionals Counseling in Jackson, MS
Our Therapists
Kelsey Brand MS, LPC
MS, LPC
Offers individual therapy, child-centered play therapy, and child/parent relationship therapy.
Blue Cross Blue Shield provider
Josh Williams
LPC
Men and Women Age 17+: Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, grief, family of origin issues, improving communication skills, healthy assertiveness, maintaining sobriety from drugs and alcohol.
Julia ‘Judy’ Parker
MA, LPC
Special interests in life transition adjustment including birth, death, divorce, career change, and elder care, women's issues such as depression/anxiety, grief/loss, and miscarriage/ infertility, and sleep disorders.
Matt Thames
MA, LPC
Individual, family, and couples counseling including conflict resolution, communication, sexual issues, enrichment; stress management; grief; overcoming emotional wounds; men's issues; children; depression and anxiety.
Kristina Burrow Woodruff
MA, LPAT, ATR-BC
Children, teen, and adult issues related to abuse, trauma, divorce, anxiety, grief & loss, medical issues (cancer, chronic illness, traumatic incidents), depression, self-esteem, behavior problems, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment issues, relational issues, and eating disorders/eating issues (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, obesity, & overeating).
Richard Coker
MAMFT/C, LPC, LMFT
Individuals, couples and families emotional and spiritual wounds including abuse, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems, communication and intimacy skills.
Michelle Hitchcock
MAMFT/C, LPC
Enjoys working with teen girls and women with issues such as eating, weight, making peace with food, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, overthinking and boundaries.
Stephanie Hathorn
MA, LPC, LMFT
Issues such as: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, behavioral, communication, conflict resolution, sexuality, pre-marital, intimacy, life stressors and transitions, body image, parenting, spirituality, infertility, and abuse.
Sally Gex
MA, LPC, NCC
Special interest in women's issues including body image, eating disorders, social anxiety, adjustment issues, fertility concerns, abuse, and trauma.
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We counsel children, teens, and adults through individual, couples, and family sessions.
Competent in a variety of fields, our experienced therapists are able to offer a diverse range of approaches towards your healing and growth. Just a few of these approaches are as follows, but are not limited to: Internal Family Systems, Medical Qigong, EMDR, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Gottman Method for couples, Gottman Bringing Baby Home, Enneagram, Art Therapy, Hypnosis, Prepare-Enrich Premarital Counseling, Play Therapy, and Traditional Talk Therapy.
If we are unable to provide you the assistance you need, we will be happy to help direct you toward a reputable referral.
A session is approximately 50 minutes in length. Payment is to be made at the time of session, the cost per session is $200. We do offer a sliding scale based on gross family income if you will be paying out of pocket. Fees are as listed:
Family Income/ Fee
- $100,000– Above/ $200
- $50,000-100,000/ $175
- Below $50,000/ $150
Most of our therapist are in the BC/BS Network, out of pocket expense depend on your specific policy. For different insurance providers we can provide you with a reimbursement form for you to file