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About Warner
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!

"Person-centered clinician who understands each person has unique challenges that they face each day. I see you and want to help."
Get to know Warner
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I wanted to help people navigate the difficulties of the world.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Clients who are proactive about their challenges.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
That everyone can benefit from counseling.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Because of the opportunity do work with a larger population of people.
What inspires you?
People who are passionate.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
An emphatic ear.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Establish rapport work with the client to establish their specific goals for treatment.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Exercise, draw, spend time with family and cooking.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Mississippi College
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling
