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Experience Compassionate & Transformative Mental Health Support

Our skilled counselors provide holistic, compassionate mental health services in an inclusive and support environment.

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At Monarch Counseling and Wellness, we are dedicated to providing compassionate & transformative mental health support through individual, group, and couples counseling.

Specializing in trauma and grief therapy, we strive to create an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters healing and personal growth. We embrace a holistic approach to health, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We also offer comprehensive supervision and training for mental health professionals.

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We offer services for individuals, families, couples, and groups including IFS and EMDR.

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Janae Robinson
Janae Robinson
MS, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH

Co-Owner & Therapist

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Amanda F Coleman
Amanda F Coleman
MA, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH

Co-Owner & Therapist

Meet Amanda
Elizabeth Hawkins
Elizabeth Hawkins
LPC, NCC, BC-TMH

Therapist

Meet Elizabeth
Melissa Jones
Melissa Jones
MS, LCSW-Supervisor

Therapist

Meet Melissa
Sherri Nozik
Sherri Nozik
MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP

Therapist

Meet Sherri
Stevi Carter
Stevi Carter
MS, LPC, NCC

Therapist

Meet Stevi
Kevin Merideth
Kevin Merideth
MS, LPC-S

Therapist

Meet Kevin
Chrystal Roberts
Chrystal Roberts
M.Ed, LPC-S

Therapist

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Marlee McBride
Marlee McBride
MS, LPC, NCC

Therapist

Meet Marlee
Jason Roberts
Jason Roberts
M.Ed., LPC

Therapist

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Chloe Frey
Chloe Frey
Associate of Arts

Office Manager

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Whitney Cox
Whitney Cox
LPC-S, CAT, CCTP

Therapist

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Berrell Cobb
Berrell Cobb
P-LPC, NCC

Therapist

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Yasmine Griffin
Yasmine Griffin
MA

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student

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Kayy Henley
Kayy Henley
Associate in Medical Administrative Assistance

Practice Manager

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We offer Continuing Education (CE) training for mental health clinicians, which is available in both in-person and virtual formats.

Continuing Education Training

Monarch Counseling & Wellness is excited to announce upcoming Continuing Education (CE) training for mental health clinicians, available in both in-person and virtual formats. These sessions will cover a variety of topics aimed at enhancing practitioners’ skills and knowledge. Aligned with our mission of trauma-informed, holistic, and inclusive practices, the training will empower clinicians to better support their clients. Stay tuned for more details on these valuable learning opportunities coming soon!

Supervision

We are dedicated to providing specialized supervision services for Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (P-LPCs) in Mississippi, tailoring their approach to meet the unique needs of each counselor. Their mission emphasizes trauma-informed and holistic care, supported by three highly qualified supervisors with extensive experience in various specialties such as trauma recovery, grief, anxiety, and eating disorders. This diverse expertise allows for personalized guidance, ensuring that P-LPCs develop the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in their practice.

Internships

We are developing an extensive internship program tailored for doctoral psychology students, as well as master’s level clinical mental health counseling and social work students.

Although the program is not currently accepting applicants, it is designed to provide interns with a rich blend of educational and practical experience within a supportive framework. The program aims to equip interns with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in their future careers and to foster a deep understanding of holistic and trauma-informed care practices.

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When Family Feels Like an Obligation: Navigating Guilt and Boundaries During the Holidays
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When Family Feels Like an Obligation: Navigating Guilt and Boundaries During the Holidays
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Pregnancy After Pregnancy Loss: When Hope and Fear Exist at the Same Time
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Miscarriage and Grief: The Loss We Don’t Talk About
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Processing the Cornell 7: What We Can Learn About Sexual Assault and Trauma
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Let’s Talk About Suicide: Suicide Prevention, Warning Signs, and How to Help
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Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis: What My Own Postpartum Experience Taught Me
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PTSD & Trauma
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Infertility & Postpartum
LGBTQIA+
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Hear From Our Clients

Therapy sometimes carries a sort of stigma around it, making it hard for some people, myself included, to take the initial step. Monarch and Janae helped make the process of committing to therapy comfortable and inviting. I always leave my sessions feeling seen, valued, understood, and challenged to work on my healing process. I’m so grateful to be partnering with Monarch on my own mental health journey.

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Hear From Our Clients

Monarch Counseling has truly changed my life. I had never been to talk therapy and was a bit apprehensive about embarking on the journey. I knew if I found the right place, it could be transformative, and it has been! My therapist, Elizabeth, has taught me the tools to use to cope with the challenges I face. The warmth of the environment, the kindness of the staff and especially the genuine compassion shown to patients is why I highly recommend Monarch Counseling.

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Hear From Our Clients

CBT-I played a crucial role in improving my overall mental health. My anxiety created a vicious cycle of worry and sleep deprivation. The structured approach of CBT-I helped me develop healthier sleep habits and manage the anxieties that disrupted my rest. As my sleep improved, so did my anxiety levels. The focus on improving sleep quality not only enhanced my nightly rest but also had a significant positive impact on my daytime anxiety! EMDR was another powerful component of my therapy. My anxiety was deeply intertwined with past traumatic experiences, and EMDR’s structured approach helped me process these events in a safe and controlled manner. Through guided sessions, I was able to reframe my memories!

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Hear From Our Clients

I have been fortunate to work with Amanda Coleman, an incredible therapist, and she has profoundly impacted my life! When I first started sessions, I was dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Through our time together, she provided a safe, non-judgmental space where I could openly explore my thoughts and feelings.

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Hear From Our Clients

Elizabeth is professional, asks thought provoking questions, and provides tangible guidance to work through issues. Would recommend!

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Individual and couples counseling for adults and adolescents. As well as, training and supervision services for mental health clinicians.

**Give a Gift That Gives Back This Holiday Season! **Give a Gift That Gives Back This Holiday Season!**

As the holiday shopping season gets underway, why not choose a gift that does a little more?

Our Monarch Counseling & Wellness apparel collection is here, and it's a great way to check a few names off your holiday shopping list while supporting a cause that's incredibly meaningful to our team!

**Every purchase helps support the Monarch Survivor Support Fund**, an initiative dedicated to reducing financial barriers to specialized, trauma-informed mental health care for survivors of sexual violence.

Through this fund, we hope to expand access to individual therapy, EMDR extended sessions, and EMDR intensives for survivors in our community.

And to help make an even bigger impact, **Monarch will match up to $1,000 in apparel sales contributions to the fund!**

**A few ways to give back this holiday season:**

- **Shop for someone you love!** Our T-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, and hoodies make cozy, meaningful gifts. And they're here now—no more pre-orders!
- **Give a gift to someone in our community!** Don't need another shirt? You can purchase an item and choose to have Monarch give it away to someone locally.
- **Spread the word!** Share our collection with friends and family who might be looking for gifts that give back.

Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones that reach beyond the person opening them.

**This holiday season, you can give something cozy, support a local initiative, and help make healing more accessible.**

Swipe through to see our collection!

🛍️ **SHOP HERE:** https://form.jotform.com/262874930407160

Thank you for helping us turn everyday purchases into opportunities for hope, healing, and meaningful change in our community!

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**What a wonderful evening at the Youth Hope Festi **What a wonderful evening at the Youth Hope Festival!**

We had such a great time participating in the 2nd Annual Youth Hope Festival hosted by Sally Kate Winters Family Services in West Point!

It was wonderful to see so many children, teens, and families come together for an evening of fun, connection, and community support.

At the Monarch Counseling & Wellness table, we invited visitors to participate in our **Tree of Hope & Gratitude**. We asked them to think about the things that give them hope or bring them a sense of gratitude, especially during difficult times. What helps you keep going when life feels overwhelming? What people, experiences, or little moments remind you that brighter days are possible?

Throughout the evening, our tree filled with colorful leaves sharing those very things. It was such a meaningful reminder that hope can come from so many places, and sometimes it's the simplest things that help us through life's hardest moments.

**A huge thank you to Sally Kate Winters Family Services** for organizing this event and for the important work they do supporting youth and families in our community. We're grateful to have been part of an evening that brought awareness to youth homelessness while celebrating the importance of connection, safety, and support.

And a special **THANK YOU to Kay** for representing Monarch, welcoming families to our table, and helping make the evening such a success!

We loved getting to connect with so many members of our community, and we're already looking forward to the next opportunity!

#MonarchCounselingAndWellness #YouthHopeFestival #SallyKateWinters #YouthHOPEMonth #HopeAndGratitude #CommunityConnections #WestPointMS #MentalHealthMatters
“But they're family.” Four little words that can “But they're family.”

Four little words that can carry a whole lot of guilt, pressure, and obligation—especially during the holidays.

Every year, as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, we see something familiar in the therapy room: people who have been working on entirely different things suddenly find themselves overwhelmed by anxiety about upcoming family gatherings.

For some, the holidays mean returning to complicated family dynamics, painful memories, or relationships where their boundaries haven't always been respected.
And sometimes, the hardest part isn't knowing what you need. It's navigating all the conflicting feelings that come with honoring those needs.

One part of you may want connection and tradition. Another may desperately need space. And another may feel guilty for even considering doing something different.

Here's what we want you to know:
You can love your family and still need boundaries.
You can value family relationships and still recognize when certain dynamics are unhealthy.
You can choose connection, distance, or something in between.
There isn't one right way to navigate family during the holidays.

In our latest blog, Monarch therapist Janae Robinson, MS, LPC-S, explores why the holidays can bring up such intense feelings of guilt and obligation, how family-of-origin experiences influence our decisions, and how approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR can help us navigate these complicated emotions.

Read: "When Family Feels Like an Obligation: Navigating Guilt and Boundaries During the Holidays"

🔗 https://monarchcw.com/family-boundaries-holiday-guilt-obligation/

If this resonates with you, consider sharing it. Someone in your life may need the reminder that honoring their emotional well-being doesn't mean they love their family any less.

Monarch Counseling & Wellness
Starkville | Columbus | Telehealth Across Mississippi
📞 662-435-5703
🌐 www.monarchcw.com
#HolidayBoundaries #FamilyBoundaries #HolidayAnxiety #FamilyOfOrigin #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthMatters #IFS #EMDRTherapy #MonarchCounselingAndWellness
We’re excited to be part of the Youth Hope Festiva We’re excited to be part of the Youth Hope Festival!

Monarch Counseling & Wellness will be joining Sally Kate Winters Family Services for their 2nd Annual Youth Hope Festival, and we hope to see you there!

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month, a time to raise awareness about youth homelessness and highlight the importance of safe, supportive communities and access to resources.

We’re grateful for the work Sally Kate Winters Family Services does to support children and families in our community, and we’re excited to be part of an evening that brings everyone together for such an important cause.

Come visit us at the Monarch Counseling & Wellness table! We’ll have a fun activity, free goodies, and information about our mental health services. We’d love to meet you!

Event Details:

* Thursday, November 5, 2026
* 4:30–7:30 PM
* Sally Kate Winters Memorial Park | West Point, MS

Bring the family, enjoy some fall festival fun, and help us support an organization making a difference in the lives of local youth!

#MonarchCounselingAndWellness #YouthHopeFestival #YouthHOPEMonth #SallyKateWinters #WestPointMS #CommunitySupport #YouthMentalHealth
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Monarch Counseling & We 🎃 Happy Halloween from the Monarch Counseling & Wellness family!

A little Halloween fun with some of our favorite people! We’re grateful for this crew and the opportunity to do what we love alongside one another.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! 🧡🖤

#HappyHalloween #MonarchCounselingAndWellness #MonarchFamily #StarkvilleMS #ColumbusMS
Understanding Food Noise: When Thoughts About Food Understanding Food Noise: When Thoughts About Food Become Overwhelming

Do you ever feel like thoughts about food are constantly running through your mind? Whether it's thinking about your next meal, struggling with cravings, feeling guilty after eating, or following rigid food rules, these persistent thoughts are sometimes called food noise.

Food noise can be mentally exhausting and affect your emotional well-being, daily life, and relationship with food. It can be influenced by restrictive eating, inconsistent nourishment, stress, and disordered eating patterns.

How Can Therapy Help?

At Monarch Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in outpatient eating disorder therapy, helping individuals address the emotional and psychological challenges associated with food, eating, and body image.

Our therapists provide individualized support for:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Orthorexia and other disordered eating patterns

Co-occurring anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma

Our approach incorporates evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, mindfulness, and ERP, based on individual needs. We also collaborate with dietitians, medical providers, and psychiatric professionals when appropriate.

Recovery Is About More Than Food.

It's about reducing shame, challenging unhelpful beliefs, rebuilding trust with your body, and developing a healthier relationship with food.

Our goal is to help food take up less mental space so you can focus more on living your life.

Eating Disorder Therapy at Monarch

We offer outpatient therapy in Starkville and Columbus, Mississippi, and telehealth throughout the state.

Learn more about our services:
https://monarchcw.com/services/specialties/eating-disorder-therapy/

📞 662-435-5703
🌐 www.monarchcw.com

You don't have to navigate this alone.

#FoodNoise #EatingDisorderRecovery #DisorderedEating #EatingDisorderTherapy #BodyImage #MonarchCounselingAndWellness #StarkvilleMS #ColumbusMS
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