Beauty for Ashes Counseling Services, LLC

Hi, I’m Karissa Coleman, Ed.S., LPC, BC-TMH, NCC. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched thin by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, parenting challenges, burnout, or difficult life transitions. At Beauty for Ashes Counseling Services, I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, talk openly, and feel supported. Therapy here is practical, compassionate, and grounded in your real life and not pressure to “have it all together.” I also offer bariatric surgery evaluations as a specialized service for individuals preparing for weight loss surgery. These evaluations focus on emotional readiness, strengths, and tools to support long-term success, whether you are self-pay or referred by a provider. With nearly 20 years of mental health experience and 24 years in education, I blend evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and Behavioral Activation with genuine, down-to-earth conversation. Our work is tailored to your goals, values, and pace. I serve clients across Mississippi and Tennessee through both in-person and secure telehealth sessions. I am also a Louisiana Registered Telehealth therapist. Self-pay and sliding-scale options are available when insurance coverage is limited. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a hard season, or preparing for a life-changing surgery, you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.