Dr. Wright earned her doctorate in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1992. Prior to completing her Ph.D. she earned her undergraduate degree from Mississippi College. She has had the privilege of working in private practice for the majority of her professional career. Other settings include her providing professional services to schools, hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, and a drug and alcohol treatment program for adolescents. Dr. Wright furthered her educational studies by pursuing additional training in psychopharmacology and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Wright provides psychological services to ages across the lifespan, focusing primarily on children from 6 years of age through adults in their 60’s. She conducts psychological evaluations for individuals, for the school systems, and for other providers including counselors, physicians, and psychiatry. Most of her patients are referred for treatment of trauma, the many forms of anxiety, depression, eating disorder issues, grief, learning disabilities, AD/HD, and other adjustments in life.

Dr. Wright is blessed by having her husband, Carroll Hoselton, come along beside her, and through a faith-walk, opened their own practice in August 2015, and expanded to Desoto Family Wellness Center in March 2021. She and her husband are trained as facilitators in the program Prepare/Enrich, a program that utilizes Christian principles in either helping engaged couples prepare for an upcoming marriage, or by enhancing a married couples’ relationship. She takes no credit for the success of their practice, but claims Matthew 5:16 “let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Jeremy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor working with children, teenagers, and adults in need. His counseling services include individual counseling, couples’ therapy, and family therapy. He works from a trauma informed, systems approach to therapy, and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, foster and adoptive care issues, pre-marital and marriage counseling, PTSD, and more.

Jeremy earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University. He went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Jackson, MS. Since graduating from RTS he has enjoyed working in a variety of settings which has helped expand his clinical perspective and skill set. These have included individual and group counseling in community mental health, a psychiatric patient facility for children and adolescents, and working for a non-profit that focused on providing stable homes for children and families in need. In 2014 he became a Board Qualified Supervisor (LPC-S) for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Jeremy is blessed to have been married for 16 years and have 4 children ages 11 and under. He and his wife chose to expand their family through adoption in 2018, and adopted their youngest daughter from China. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys being outdoors, playing and watching sports, and spending time with his family. His favorite bible verses include Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Lacy earned her bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from Mississippi State University in 2011. She continued her studies at MSU through graduate school where she earned her Master’s degree in Psychometry and her Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. Lacy is also nationally certified as a School Psychologist through NASP. While she was at MSU, she worked in school-based and clinical settings performing interventions, one-on-one counseling with students, consultation, psychoeducational evaluations, social skills sessions, and completed the coursework for her BCBA. Lacy completed her internship in a school district setting in Columbia, SC. She then returned to Mississippi to be closer to family. Lacy has worked in Desoto County Schools as a School Psychologist since 2015 and she recently made the transition to private practice where she is conducting psychological evaluations. Lacy is married. She and her husband have two children. In her free time she enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. One of Lacy’s favorite bible verses is: Ephesians 4:32 - “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you"

Carrie Lund earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Mississippi. She then went on to earn a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Memphis. Carrie is currently a doctoral candidate at The University of Memphis where she focuses her research efforts on working with the families of incarcerated persons. Carrie has been in practice for three years in a variety of settings such as the Federal Bureau of Prisons, community mental health, and intensive outpatient services. Carrie has experience with individual, group, and family therapy. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and certified in trauma focused-CBT and Moral Recognition Therapy. Carrie specializes in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, and trauma/PTSD. She believes that the client is the expert in their healing and feels it is an honor to join them in that journey.

Carrie enjoys spending her free time with her family doing anything outdoors, but especially enjoys cheering on the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis Tigers. Her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:8-10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Michelle Ruder, P-LPC earned her master’s in counseling from Delta State University in 2020. Prior to completing her masters, she earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from The University of Mississippi in 1991. She started her career as a social worker practicing as a medical social worker in public and private industry. As a counselor, she has completed her TF-CBT certification and is a trauma informed clinician. She is also trained in substance abuse and has worked in both adolescent and adult inpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs, as well as an intensive outpatient program. Michelle has furthered her educational studies with training in psychopharmacology, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. Michelle has experience working with children starting as early as age 4, and extensive experience working with adolescence 13–18. She also works with adults 18 and up. Michelle provides services to those who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, adjustment issues, and other mental health issues. 

Michelle is blessed with three adult sons and a grandson. Her faith and family are central to her life. She has asked God not to allow her trials to be in vain, but for Him to work through her to help others. Michelle’s life verses are Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” and Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderful made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” 

Claire earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University. She went on to earn her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mississippi. Claire is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Mississippi. She worked in the Oxford, MS area in a variety of settings, such as a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents, an inpatient substance abuse treatment center, and as an outpatient therapist at a group private practice. Claire has experiences working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, and substance abuse. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EDMR) therapy. She and her husband relocated to Desoto County in the fall of 2021. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, practicing yoga, and attending Mississippi State sporting events.