Lynette Lacey-Godfrey, LPC — Therapist in Mississippi

Hi there, I'm Lynette!

Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety? Do you have concerns about your self-concept or body image? I am a skilled therapist with more than 30 years of experience. I assist individuals with anxiety, body image, stress, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and a plethora of other concerns.

My focus

My specialty areas include working with individuals with anxiety and body image concerns. I know that anxiety, as well as faulty thoughts regarding self-concept, can be debilitating for some; therefore, my goal is to teach you how to challenge the negative thoughts that impact feelings and outcomes.

My approach

I will create a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs through a cognitive behavioral framework. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

My communication style

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. This is a warm and nonjudgmental space.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began as an undergraduate majoring in psychology. I fell in love with the field and decided to attend graduate school to receive my master's degree in psychology. The focus of my thesis was "Social Phobia and Anxiety". Later, I earned my Ph.D. in counselor education and concentrated on "Body Image".

My goals for you

I will assist you in reaching your goals by identifying the reasons therapy was sought. We will then decide together on a short-term goal, as well as a long-term goal for therapy. I will then determine how to best assist you in achieving your goals through learning more about your daily patterns (e.g., using positive self-talk, journaling...)

Our first session

Our first session will include a brief introduction to my history. In addition, I will gather information about your background to best assist you toward your goals. I will then share my theoretical perspective on counseling, and we will decide on therapy goals. We will also determine the best way to achieve your goals.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) from University of Mississippi and a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from University of Northern Iowa.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lynette Lacey-Godfrey