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.”

Michelle Ruder, 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.” 

Sarah received her master's degrees in social work from the University of Tennessee College of Social Work in 2005. She became fully licensed (LCSW) in 2007. She is licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi. She began her career in community mental health and enjoyed branching out to work in pediatric day clinics and schools. She began her current path in private practice in 2020. She works with a range of clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, life stress, life changes, trauma, and other mood and life concerns. Her concentration is children, teens, and female young adults and adults. Sarah is down-to-earth and practices with warmth and compassion. Her therapy style is described as relaxed, and utilizes a client-centered, interactive, approach and believes in the power of acceptance. Her approach is a melting pot of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral, acceptance, DBT, client-centered, short-term focused, and goal oriented. She loves spending her down time with family, her fur babies, and reading.

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"

Tori Hunt, P-LPC, is a proud graduate of Delta State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Education in Counseling. She has 3 years of experience as an elementary school counselor, as well as brief experiences in private practice and substance abuse recovery for adolescents. Tori is most passionate about working with adolescents and adults of all ages with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment issues, and various other mental health issues. She plans to expand her professional competencies in areas such as trauma counseling, eating disorders, grief counseling, marriage and family counseling, and substance abuse counseling. She utilizes an existential approach with all clients, believing that all clients can experience healing through learning to live according to their most authentic self. She blends this approach with Cognitive-Behavioral and Person-Centered techniques. Tori believes in meeting her clients where they are, that all clients have the solutions to their struggles within themselves, and that it is her honor and privilege to help them find those solutions. Tori never promises to “fix” anyone, but vows to help her clients grow and find the path that leads to their ultimate fulfillment!

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When Tori is not practicing counseling, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, cooking, reading, writing creative fiction, journaling, and traveling. Her faith in the finished work of Jesus is the very inspiration for her work in counseling. She aims never to force her beliefs on any one of her clients, but to use her God-given gifts and passions to help clients navigate their issues and find healing, growth, and victory over them! Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which reads “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Common areas she works with are concerns with attention/hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, childhood/adolescent behaviors, problems associated with giftedness/perfectionism, social skills, phobias, trauma, parent training and many more. 

Dr. Medley offers both therapy and testing services. She’s also able to see clients virtually in most states through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®)’s Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). Check the map to see if your state is covered: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap

She specializes in behavioral and cognitive/behavioral interventions. Clients looking for a focus on meeting specific goals may like these approaches. She loves helping families and individuals learn tools that can help for years to come. 

Dr. Medley is passionate about suicide prevention and serves on the Mississippi Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 

She completed her academic studies in special education (B.S.), psychometry (M.S.) and school psychology (Ph.D.) at Mississippi State University. She’s spent her career in private, practice, schools, and as a faculty member at universities teaching school psychology. 

In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling for fun and mission work. She enjoys camping and kayaking with her husband, two amazing bonus daughters, and their doodle, Beignet.

Jordan Royals, LPC, earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College in 2015. Prior to completing her master's degree, she completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Millsaps College in 2011. Jordan began her career working in an inpatient hospital setting. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient care, community mental health, crisis teams, and private counseling. She has eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that are overcoming grief, trauma, emotional disorders, behavioral problems, family issues, and eating disorders. Along with these areas, she also has experience working with depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities. 

As a clinician, Jordan is passionate about encouraging others as they break through challenges in their lives. She desires to illuminate hope, compassion, and a sense of security as they navigate through the darkest parts of their experience to reach a place of acceptance and peace. She holds certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband, friends, and family members engaging in outdoor activities or traveling.