Central Mississippi Therapy Solutions, LLC - Bahar Dunn, M.S., LMFT is a counseling practice conveniently located in Jackson, MS, right off of I-55. We now also offer online therapy. We are dedicated to helping people have happier, more fulfilling relationships with self and others, which we believe is the key to leading a more nourishing life.

At Central Mississippi Therapy Solutions, Jackson, MS, we believe that the details are what make an experience.

HIGHER QUALITY OF SERVICE

We are thrilled that you have decided to make the worthwhile investment in yourself to better your life and your relationships. To parallel, we are invested in providing you with the highest quality of service. The way we interact is different than that of many other agencies- we offer increased privacy, much smaller caseloads, tailored services, and flexibility in session times and lengths. We like to work in a way that allows us to have the freedom and flexibility to attend to you and your needs in a way that feels right for you. You'll leave the office (or virtual office) feeling important, heard, supported, appreciated, and taken care of. 

NO STIGMA

Life is hard and we believe that counseling can provide benefits to everyone. Despite the recent societal movement towards acknowledging the importance of good mental health, there is still a stigma when it comes to getting a little assistance with our life troubles. Therefore, our practice strives to be different from others in that we provide quality of service without the labels. Unlike many counseling groups, we don't diagnose you with a mental illness disorder just because you want to feel better about yourself, your relationships, or your life. We are here to help you, not label you.

ONLINE SCHEDULING

You will have access to our online calendar and can view your therapist's availability to schedule your own appointments, if you wish. This also means that you can complete all of your paperwork before you ever arrive to the office. We want the start of our work together to be a light and easy process for you, so you don't have to worry about paperwork taking up your important session time. Your session time should be for you, not for filling out paperwork. Click the button below, or go to our Contact page, to schedule your appointment online.

Telehealth / Online Therapy

We now offer online therapy services to clients in order to continue to provide quality and much-needed therapeutic services during this stressful time of the COVID-19/CoronaVirus pandemic. Therapy online works in a similar fashion as in-person therapy, except you are more than welcome to wear your pjs and sit in the comfort of your own living room, bedroom, or car (for added privacy if you find yourself with a house full of spouse or children).

FLEXIBLE HOURS

We understand that it can be tricky to leave work for appointments, so we have changed from the norm for you. In efforts to help decrease your stress with appointments, we are flexible with session times, offering afternoon and evening appointments. Need an appointment after work? No problem- we have appointment slots until 8pm on select days. No more office closing at 5pm or being rushed out the door.

DIRECT ACCESS TO YOUR THERAPIST

Gone are the days of having to talk to a secretary or an automated phone system to set up your appointments.  It can be hard to reach out, so speaking to a person who truly cares about you can make all of the difference. When you call or email the office, you will be speaking to your therapist. We know how it is to leave a message with a doctor and then wait days and days to hear back- that’s not how we operate. You and your email/call are important to us; if we miss you, we work hard to return calls or emails to our clients as soon as possible, and in most cases, within a few hours. Note that the fastest way to connect is through our private/HIPAA compliant email.

COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE

We want your appointments to be something you look forward to and enjoy.  Bottled water is kept on hand for your sipping pleasure. The office is designed to be quiet, cozy, and comforting for you. You’ll feel like you're in a friend's living room instead of in a cold, sterile, clinical agency when you are in session.

EXTRA PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY 

This is the South. It seems like sometimes you can’t pump gas without getting recognized. We know that you don't want everyone in town knowing what you are doing, who you are seeing, or where you are going. Further, don't you hate sitting in a waiting room elbow-to-elbow with other people, hoping that this isn’t yet another time you’ll see someone you know? We understand just what that’s like. That's why we work to schedule appointments spaced far enough apart so that you aren't bumping into other clients in the waiting room. Furthermore, what gets discussed in session, remains in session. We do not communicate with insurance companies about what problems brought you to therapy, what we are working on during our time together, or about how well you're doing. That is between your therapist and you- and we'll keep it that way. 

LONGER SESSIONS

While most therapists and counselors offer sessions that are typically 45-minutes in length, we want you to have the freedom to choose longer sessions. If you find that a 45-minute session seems to go by too quickly, and you have more to discuss with your therapist, we can schedule longer sessions for you. In fact, our 90 minute session are most popular. Furthermore, we can front-load the therapeutic process and meet more often than the standard once-per-week format in the beginning of our work together to hit the ground running, if you prefer. We know that your time is valuable, and we want you to feel better fast.

VARIETY OF SERVICES

Again, because we believe counseling can be beneficial to everyone, we offer a variety of services. We understand there is no one-size-fits-all kind of counseling, and we are sensitive to the fact that everyone is different. Different people with different experiences in different stages of life need different things. You and your therapist will work together to customize a plan that best fits you personally. If what you are looking for in therapy and our therapist’s specialties are not a good fit (which is likely determined during the free 15-minute phone consult prior to the first session), we will provide you with tailored referrals. We want you to feel better, even it means not working with us.

Relational Therapy

We don't live in a world of isolation, so why should our therapy be stylized that way?

Whether you see your biological family or family of choice, friends, and co-workers regularly or sparingly, they are all still a part of what shapes us. In fact, ALL of our experiences help shape us as people. These experiences then shape how we understand and make meaning of situations and experiences, how we see other people, and how we view, understand, and interact with the world. Even people that have the same experiences (such as experiencing a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina or people who experienced childhood abuse) will react and make meaning differently because of all of the factors in life that make each individual completely unique.

Because there are so many factors that help make us who we are, we do not feel that it makes sense to work just on the problem that brings you to therapy. In taking a relational approach, we not only can work together to find a solution to your current problem, but will also help you to grow as a person, shed what you may not have realized was holding you back, and experience overall happiness and lightness of being in your life. It may sound like this would be a lengthy process; however, our therapist is trained in brief therapy, so you can get what you need and be on your way to a more fulfilling and less stressful life in no time.

Watch this video to find out more about how we, trained in Marriage and Family Therapy, can help you navigate on your journey.

OUR MISSION:

We value integrity and make it our mission to assist clients to gain the life that they envision for themselves. Our clients are the foundation of everything we do. Our goal is for you to have peace of mind and contentment in your soul. We want the connection between your therapist and you to be a relationship and an experience that you can feel good about investing in.

We take great pride in helping you grow personally and in your relationships. We thank you and feel honored that you allow us to do the work for which we are so passionate.