Jacey Wall Melder, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Providing compassionate, collaborative counseling that helps individuals and families develop healthier ways to navigate emotions, relationships, and life's challenges.
Jacey Wall Melder is a dedicated mental health professional with experience providing counseling to college students, couples, and families. She believes each person deserves to feel prioritized and important throughout the counseling process and works to create a safe environment where clients can be honest about what they are experiencing.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. Jacey believes that building an open, authentic therapeutic relationship is an important part of helping clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.
Jacey takes a holistic view of mental health, recognizing that emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors can all play an important role in how a person experiences life and responds to challenges.
Her approach is centered on collaboration. Rather than simply telling clients what they should do, Jacey works alongside them to better understand their experiences, develop practical skills, and identify meaningful steps toward growth and healing.
Areas of Focus:
Jacey works with couples, college students, and families, helping clients develop skills and greater awareness as they navigate life's challenges.
Her areas of focus include:
Emotional regulation
Communication skills
Healthy coping mechanisms
Stress management
Problem-solving
Relationship concerns
Personal growth
Life challenges and transitions
Family concerns
Jacey is especially focused on helping clients understand and manage their emotions, develop healthier patterns of communication, and gain practical coping strategies that can be used in everyday life.
Jacey’s Therapeutic Approach
Jacey's approach to therapy is rooted in a holistic understanding of the individual. She considers the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of mental well-being while working collaboratively with each client.
Her goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported, at ease, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Jacey believes that therapy works best when clients are active participants in the process. Together, she and her clients can identify challenges, explore patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.
Christian Counseling & Faith Integration
Jacey's education and training at Christian universities have given her a unique perspective on the relationship between psychological and spiritual well-being.
She integrates psychological principles with spiritual understanding to provide a holistic approach to mental health. For clients who desire faith-informed counseling, this perspective can provide an opportunity to explore emotional and mental health concerns while also considering the role of faith and spirituality in their lives.
Professional Credentials & Education
Education
Jacey received her education and professional training through Christian universities, where she developed a foundation that integrates psychological principles with spiritual understanding.
Licensure & Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Board Certified–TeleMental Health (BC-TMH)
Beyond the Practice:
Jacey believes that getting to know the person behind the credentials can be an important part of feeling comfortable with a therapist. While her professional work centers on helping clients feel supported and empowered, this section can be expanded to include some of the things that make Jacey uniquely herself.
A few things you might enjoy knowing about Jacey:
Something she values in therapy: Open and authentic relationships
Her approach with clients: Collaborative and client-centered
What she wants clients to experience: Feeling supported, prioritized, and important
Her perspective: Mental health involves the whole person—emotional, cognitive, and behavioral
Schedule an Appointment with Jacey:
Jacey is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Traditional Medicaid, Magnolia, Ambetter, and also accepts self-pay clients.
Whether you're struggling with emotions, relationships, communication, stress, or simply trying to figure out how to move forward, therapy can provide a supportive place to slow down, gain perspective, and develop new tools.
Jacey would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater understanding, growth, and healing. Call or Text 662-856-9563 or reach out via email using the button below to schedule an appointment with Jacey.