Meet the Team at Salt and Light Counseling
Our Therapists Serving Southaven, MS
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 8 years 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.
A Focus on Holistic Healing:
Jeremy believes in a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the mind, body, and spirit. He understands that life's challenges can impact individuals in various ways, and he strives to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Areas of Expertise:
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level II.
Relationship Counseling: Gottman Level 1 trained.
Sex and Pornography Addiction: Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
Anxiety/Depression: CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Integrating faith to confront fears.
Church Hurt/Shame: Integrative Therapy
Intensive Counseling: A leading expert in Intensive Counseling, specializing in accelerated healing and customized treatment plans for rapid and lasting results.
Certified Trauma Therapist Intern
Let's Connect:
Jeremy is passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges and find healing and hope. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how he can support your mental health journey.
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Self Pay
Beyond the Practice:
Jeremy is an active member of his local church community. He is also a member of the Desoto County BNI, fostering valuable professional relationships within the community.
Personal Life:
Jeremy and his wife are the proud parents of three young boys. They enjoy spending time together as a family and are active in their church and community.
Jacey Wall Melder, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Jacey is a dedicated mental health professional with experience providing counseling services to college students, children, and families. She is passionate about supporting individuals on their healing journeys and believes in fostering open and authentic therapeutic relationships.
Jacey's approach to therapy is rooted in a holistic understanding of the individual, integrating emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of mental well-being. Her unwavering commitment to client-centered care and awareness of the human condition ensures that each client feels prioritized and important. Jacey aims to create a safe and supportive space for personal growth and healing.
Jacey's primary focus is to assist clients in:
Emotional Regulation: Identifying, understanding, and managing emotions effectively.
Communication Skills: Developing effective communication patterns within relationships.
Coping Mechanisms: Acquiring and implementing healthy coping strategies for stress management.
Problem-Solving: Enhancing problem-solving abilities to navigate life's challenges.
Education & Approach:
Jacey's education and training at Christian Universities have given her a unique perspective. She integrates psychological principles with spiritual understanding, offering a holistic approach to mental health.
Jacey firmly believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship and strives to create an environment where clients feel supported, at ease, and empowered on their healing journey.
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Traditional Medicaid, Magnolia, Ambetter, and self-pay
Brittany Cox, LCSW, BSP 1
Brittany is a compassionate mental health professional who creates a supportive space where women can finally slow down, breathe, and focus on themselves—without guilt. She understands the unique pressures that come with balancing life, relationships, and motherhood, and works alongside her clients to untangle the patterns that leave them feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, helping clients build tools that actually work in the middle of busy, real-life moments—not just in theory. Brittany is passionate about helping women feel more like themselves again: grounded, confident, and capable of handling what life throws their way.
She offers convenient Telehealth sessions, making it easier to prioritize your mental health, even with a full schedule.
Brittany’s main area of focus is working with women who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and stuck in survival mode. Many of her clients are mothers, professionals, and caregivers who are used to holding everything together - but internally feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves.
Brittany’s specializes in helping women:
Navigate Anxiety
Who are experiencing burnout
Who have ADHD
With Postpartum Anxiety
Who have experienced Religious Trauma
Who are going through Relationship Stress and Major Life Transitions
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Self Pay
A message from Brittany: “Whether you're adjusting to motherhood, questioning long-held beliefs, or trying to find yourself again after years of putting others first, therapy can be a space where you begin to come back home to yourself. If you’ve been feeling like you’re constantly “on,” overthinking everything, or questioning your worth, you don’t have to carry that alone anymore. With me, you can find a space where you can finally exhale, feel deeply understood, and being reconnecting with who you are beneath the pressure. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for women navigating motherhood, identity shifts, and healing from experiences that have shaped how they see themselves in the world.”