Hello! I’m Jesse Mitchell, a Licensed Master Social Worker in Hattiesburg, MS. I have 18 years of experience working with children and families in a multitude of settings. Prior to taking the leap into private practice, I worked for 8 years providing individual, family,and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, residential, and intensive outpatient settings. I am a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Social Work (2004) and my master’s degree in Social Work (2015).
My therapeutic style is highly relational. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where my clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I believe that this environment encourages growth and healing, which, to me, is the purpose of the therapeutic process. I hope to be a calm and encouraging presence to my clients while listening to their highs and lows, helping them with identifying and practicing new coping skills, and assisting them with developing goals that meet their individual needs. I’m eclectic, drawing from numerous treatment modalities, my own clinical training, and my years of experience. I like to think of myself as a life-long learner. Because I value learning, I continue to research, attend training, and seek out resources to enhance my therapeutic skills.
I have a broad range of experience working with individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, grief & loss and navigating life transitions.
2015: Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Southern Mississippi
2004: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from The University of Southern Mississippi
Licensed Master Social Worker:
Mississippi License # M7070
Homes of Hope for Children (Purvis, MS)
I worked for Homes of Hope for Children, a residential children’s home, as the Case Manager/Counselor. In this role, I provided individual and family therapy to the children living in the children’s home and their biological families. As well as, provided case management services to the children and their house parents.
Gulf Coast Mental Health Services (Picayune, MS)
As a School Based Clinician for Gulf Coast Mental Health Services, I provided individual and family therapy, crisis services, and consultation with-in a school-based setting.
Beacon Behavioral Outpatient, IOP (Bogalusa, LA)
I worked for Beacon Behavioral Health as an Outpatient Therapist. In this role, I provided individual/ family therapy, crisis services, and case management services within their Intensive Outpatient Program.
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, IOP (Poplarville, MS)
As a Program Therapist at Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, I provided individual/family therapy, crisis services, and case management services within their Intensive Outpatient Program.
University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi Integrated Health and Disaster Program (Long Beach, MS)
I worked for the Mississippi Integrated Health and Disaster Program as a Primary Care Behavioral Health Intern. In this role, I provided behavioral health assessments,screenings, and interventions to patients with a wide range of chronic medical/health issues. In addition, I provided behavioral health consultation to patient’s primary care providers.
Forrest General Hospital (Hattiesburg, MS)
As a Medical Social Worker at Forrest General Hospital, I served as a liaison between patients and their families and medical staff. I also assisted in patient and family counseling regarding medical/health issues and assisted patients with making plans for discharge.
Pearl River County Child Protection Services (Poplarville, MS)
I worked for Pearl River County Child Protection as a Family Protection Specialist. In this role, I provided case management services to foster children and their families within the foster care system.
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending -C.S. Lewis
