Jeremy Erickson, Founder, MA, MFTC, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR Certified
Jeremy Erickson is the founder of Salt and Light Counseling, where he provides experienced and compassionate therapy in Southaven, MS. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience, Jeremy is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and wholeness. He earned a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
Areas of Focus:
Jeremy works with individuals, couples, and families and is particularly passionate about helping men and young adults navigate challenges that can feel difficult to face alone.
He especially enjoys working with men in the church who are struggling with pornography addiction and helping them move toward freedom, restoration, and healthier patterns.
He also enjoys helping college-aged clients navigate the transition into adulthood—the responsibilities, decisions, relationships, and uncertainty that can come with this new phase of life.
Anxiety
Men’s Issues
Trauma and PTSD
EMDR
Marriage and couples counseling
Premarital counseling
Pornography and sex addiction
Addiction recovery
Church hurt and spiritual struggles
Grief and loss
Stress and burnout
Life transitions
Self-esteem
Relationship concerns
College and young adult concerns
Accelerated Healing with an Intensive
Three days. Focused support. Meaningful progress.
When you feel stuck and ready for change, a 3-Day Intensive provides dedicated time and space to focus deeply on what’s holding you back. Through concentrated therapeutic work, you can gain clarity, develop practical tools, and begin moving toward meaningful healing—without waiting months to make progress.
Learn more about intensives here or reach out to us if you have more questions.
Jeremy’s Therapeutic Approach
Clinically Driven. Faith Informed. Person Centered.
Jeremy uses an integrative approach to counseling that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Gestalt therapy, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy. Rather than simply focusing on what is happening on the surface, Jeremy works with clients to develop greater awareness of why they may feel stuck and then build practical tools to help them make meaningful changes.
During a typical session, clients can expect a warm environment where they can talk openly about the issues that brought them to counseling. Jeremy works collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, increase awareness, develop practical skills, and create strategies they can take with them outside the therapy room.
One of Jeremy's primary goals is for clients to eventually not need him. He wants therapy to equip clients with skills they can understand and implement independently—not create dependence on the therapist.
Ultimately, Jeremy hopes clients can grow through their hurt and pain and find genuine restoration and hope.
Christian Counseling & Faith Integration
Jeremy's graduate education at Reformed Theological Seminary included coursework that intentionally integrated psychology and theology. His faith continues to shape the way he understands both counseling and the people he serves. Jeremy believes that faith can provide an important foundation for clients who desire Christian counseling. Scripture can provide common ground and a standard by which clients can evaluate their thoughts, choices, relationships, and goals.
For clients who desire faith integration, Jeremy incorporates Christian principles and Scripture into counseling in a way that supports the client's therapeutic goals.
Professional Credentials & Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations — Mississippi State University, 2014
Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling — Reformed Theological Seminary, 2017
Licensure & Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT)
Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT)
EMDR Trained
Specialized Training
Jeremy has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-informed therapy.
Beyond the Practice:
When Jeremy isn't working with clients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, playing golf, running, and visiting national parks.
Family is an important part of Jeremy's life, and he enjoys making the most of his time with them. He is also an active member of a local church body and enjoys spending time with his church family.
Jeremy is currently writing a therapy book that he hopes to release later this year.
Schedule an Appointment with Jeremy:
Jeremy is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, and also accepts Self Pay clients.
If you've never tried therapy but aren't happy with where you are, Jeremy encourages you to give it a chance.
Therapy is an investment in yourself, and like most worthwhile investments, meaningful change takes time. You don't have to have everything figured out before making the first appointment.
The first step is simply reaching out.
When you're ready to change, Jeremy is here to help. Call or Text 662-856-9563 or reach out via email using the button below.