Our therapists offer christian counseling in Jackson, MS

Hello! I am Melody Davisson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and up, including young teens, adults, families, and older adults. I worked in hospice for 4 years, and I worked at The University of Southern Mississippi for 5 years teaching Social Work students. 

I utilize a holistic approach and will also integrate spiritual counseling into our sessions if needed. I recognize that everyone needs support in different ways, and my goal is to help you build the skills and insight you need to live a fulfilling life.

I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s transitions and rediscover who they are in each season of life. Change—whether expected or unexpected—can bring uncertainty, grief, and growth, and you do not have to walk through it alone.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 6 years of experience helping individuals navigate emotional and life challenges. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we work together to build trust, foster emotional regulation, and explore new ways to approach life’s transitions. I specialize in supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum challenges, and low self-esteem, guiding them toward greater self-acceptance, empowerment, and lasting growth.

I earned my master’s in social work from Jackson State University, where I developed a deep understanding of human behavior and the power of evidence-based interventions.

My approach integrates CBT techniques that promote emotional regulation, acceptance, and empowerment, allowing clients to take courageous steps toward meaningful personal growth.

I understand that seeking support takes strength, and I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect. Whether you’re coping with stress, healing from trauma, or navigating a major life transition, we’ll work to uncover your strengths and build confidence for lasting change. I invite you to schedule an appointment so we can begin this journey.

Dwight Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings to offer quality mental healthcare to assist those in need. He has worked with individuals, families, and couples to assist them in learning the steps necessary to reach their greatest level of happiness. Dwight has worked with all age ranges needing to learn skills to reach higher levels of life satisfaction. Dwight has worked with parents to help them learn ways to guide their children to attain a greater level of emotional health. Dwight has worked to assist children to have healthier relationships with peers and their families. Additionally, Dwight has worked with adults of all ages to help them reach greater levels of work/life balance and happiness. Dwight has worked with persons of all ages to assist them with situations that trigger increased anxiety, depression, and decreased functioning. Dwight specializes in mood issues, anger, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues which contribute to problems in functioning.

Dwight completed a Master of Counseling Psychology Degree at Mississippi College. During his career, he has worked with all kinds of people struggling with a variety of psychological conditions that impeded their daily functioning. Dwight has worked with military families and helped them learn ways to deal with the unique challenges they face. Dwight has worked with people from all walks of life who simply lack confidence and motivation to reach their greatest potential as a member of society, their families, and as an individual. Dwight utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling to help individuals and families learn the skills necessary to grow. Dwight's experiences in numerous settings with people from all walks of life coupled with extensive experience with the counseling approaches mentioned above allow him to assist clients wherever they may be in life and assist them in reaching their goals.

Dwight has learned some things about people throughout his career to this point. The fact is that everyone needs help figuring out the next step in life sometimes. We all have difficult experiences that we have to learn to navigate. Getting experienced, thoughtful advice can assist one at a critical crossroads in life. If you are willing to put in the effort to implement new strategies that will promote mental, physical, and spiritual growth, schedule an appointment with Dwight today!

Raina Deer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Education Specialist with over 9 years of experience working with teens and adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Raina completed her bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University and her Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling at Mississippi College.

Raina likes to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with all clients by working collaboratively to meet the clients’ goals for therapy. Commitment, communication, and dedication are required within any relationship. Meeting the needs of the client, Raina often combines cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered, and motivational interviewing approaches in therapy.

Warner Buxton is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S) who has provided individual, group, couples, and family counseling for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders in a residential setting as well as conducting alcohol, drug, and mental health assessments. With a proven set of diverse clinical experiences and skills, Warner is equipped to assist men, older adolescents and adults, couples, and families in achieving their counseling goals.

Warner completed his Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling at Mississippi College-Clinton and has earned post-graduate hours toward his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marriage and Family Counseling at Amridge University-Montgomery. Prior to this Warner completed his Master of Science (MS) in Athletic Administration at Mississippi College and his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Soil Science /Agriculture Economics at Alcorn State University. He is a Board-certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor (BC-TMH) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Warner has worked over 20 years in professional management. He has been a certified fitness trainer, a former competitive powerlifter, and exceedingly passionate about health and fitness for over 25 years. Warner brings his years of experience in various fields to the clients he serves. A self-professed “lifelong learner,” he is a believer in his clients and in the ability of all people to become their best self. Warner believes that counseling is his “call” and feels honored to get to work along with his clients to help improve their quality of life. 

Warner believes that having empathy and building rapport are the foundation to a productive therapeutic relationship and he works to develop these principles with his clients. He approaches client goals within a holistic framework. Taking a practical approach to treatment that is both collaborative and integrative, Warner helps clients gain an understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as the influences of family, friends, social settings, economic class, and environment, so that they can choose better ways of thinking, feeling, and doing. Ever mindful of the importance of the therapeutic relationship, Warner would be honored to hear your unique story and experiences. He looks forward to working beside you to achieve your therapeutic goals!