My name is Staci Waites and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi. I have an associate's degree in Psychology from Holmes Community College. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counselor Education - Community Mental Health from the University of Mississippi. I currently work full-time at a community mental health agency as the Director of Crisis Services. I specialize in de-escalating crisis situations and processing trauma. I operate a co-responder model with local law enforcement and also provide mental health services in detention centers. I am a certified peer support specialist with LEAPS (Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support). I take a person-centered approach. I truly believe that we can work together to improve your quality of life.
* Please be aware that, because I work a full-time job, my Betterhelp schedule is Monday - Thursday 7pm - 10pm. Weekend appointments are scheduled by special request only. My schedule is sometimes subject to change due to the responsibilities of my full-time job and the practice of self-care to maintain a work-life balance.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MS LPC 2417
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Staci is a wonderful therapist and knows how to handle me and my therapy in a way that is effective for my needs
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Staci for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Staci is easy to talk to. She listens and even shares applicable stories when needed. She makes me feel comfortable while discussing situations. I highly recommend her services.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Staci for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Staci is the best mix of gentle encourager and caller-outer-of-your-behavior when needed. I think I have learned to see myself, somewhat, through her lens and not through my own sometimes distorted one. She has been a great help to me over the last year, and I will continue to use her as my therapist as long as she allows it.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Staci for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had a couple therapists over the years but this is the first time I’ve had one that has helped me. Staci is incredibly understanding, encouraging, patient, also funny, kind, caring and supportive. She remembers small details and makes you feel seen. She’s available to chat throughout the week and responds quickly. Highly recommend her, you won’t be disappointed.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Staci for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Staci understands how to talk to me and gives me great feedback. She’s wonderful!
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Staci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I hated therapy and I only would go one time and then I would quit.
I have made it past 1 with Staci and I am looking forward to our 3rd session! She is truly amazing and I feel so comfortable talking to her!
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Staci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd