Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Career Counseling, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Hattiesburg, MS

7 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Melody accepts 18 insurers

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi | State and School Employee

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Municipal Health Benefit Program

Oscar Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Melody

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.

"With a background in working with young adults or elderly, I am able to help you through many different life transitions from a holistic approach. "

Get to know Melody

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

People are meant to be relational. To me this means we are not to go through life alone. I want to help people feel like the best version of themselves and make positive changes in their life.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Women, young adults, caregivers, faith based

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Progress can be big or small nor is it on a timeline.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Clients can expect rapport building with a listening ear. They can expect goal setting in a collaborative way.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Clients are in the driver seat. It is my job to help give them the map of where to go but also help them enjoy the ride of life. Goal setting is a collaborative effort.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLife Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Career Counseling, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Coping Skills, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Eating Disorder, Relationships, Self-Harming, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, First Responders, Marital & Premarital, Obesity, Peer Relationships, Social Anxiety, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Weight Loss, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Spirituality, Family Conflict, Parenting, School Issues

ApproachesChristian Counseling, Humanistic / Rogerian, Narrative, Family Systems, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Faith-Based Counseling