Aaron Wilson, LPC

08/31/2026

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06/04/2026

At Embracing Hope Counseling we have in network counselors with Ambetter, Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare, UMR, GEHA, UBH, Meritain, Optum, Oscar, Lyra, MS Physicians Care Network, and can file out of network with some insurance companies. We accept self pay clients.

We offer counseling to clients working through trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and more.

We offer counseling to adults, teens, and children, couples and individuals.

We are trained in EMDR, EFT, CSAT, CPTT, AAPT, AAC, CCPT, and more. We are attachment focused and trauma focused. We believe people are hurt in relationship and also can heal in relationship.

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Behavioral health therapy in Jackson, MS offering both in office appointments and Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Online payments are accepted. Contact us at (769) 300-6129.

12/18/2025

Self-regulation doesn't come from sticker charts or consequences. It comes from co-regulation, or the attuned, caring relationships we build with children.

We can't expect children to regulate themselves when their brains and bodies are still developing that capacity. They need us to be their calm, their safety, their steady presence through the storm.

Through our tone of voice, our facial expressions, and our gentle presence, we help their nervous systems learn what safety feels like. Over time, this becomes their own ability to self-regulate.

12/07/2025

S*xual problems rarely resolve until they’ve taught us what we need to know.

One of the most under appreciated aspects of s*x is how it reveals what’s underdeveloped in us or in our relationship. In this way, it provokes us to make changes we might not have made otherwise.

What if, instead of loathing a s*xual difficulty—low desire, an unwanted behavior, or anxiety—you got curious about why it’s showing up and how it might serve your growth if you listened?

S*xual challenges aren’t just problems to fix. They’re invitations to listen and kindly confront what we’ve been unwilling or unable to acknowledge.

Two examples from research and clinical work:

• Sheila Gregoire's team has highlighted higher rates of vaginismus among evangelical women compared to the general population. When a woman is trained to see her body as a temptation before marriage, her nervous system cannot simply flip a switch in marriage to enjoy s*x—especially when the script suddenly becomes, “Be available or your husband will stumble.” That’s not covenantal love; it’s nervous system whiplash.

• Men lacking a sense of purpose were 7× more likely to pursue unwanted s*xual behavior (Unwanted, 2018). Many of us fight to stop an unwanted pattern, but rarely fight to pursue greater meaning.

We need to grow in our curiosity for what what our s*xual problems are trying to communicate.

08/22/2025

Dr. Sue Johnson reminds us that attachment science offers a true roadmap for building a deep, secure connection. Love is about understanding our emotional needs, not chasing a perfect fantasy.

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08/20/2025

Survivors of abuse are caught off guard by friends and family who judge, shame them.

08/20/2025

We’re proud to spotlight Love is respect 💜

In 2007, we created the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, the nation’s only 24/7 live services for teens via phone, chat and text. We also serve parents and other trusted adults wanting to learn more about preventing youth dating abuse and supporting young people experiencing abuse.

love is respect, is our national awareness and education effort that empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Together, we’re empowering youth to build healthy relationships, access crisis support, and end dating abuse.

Learn more and connect at www.loveisrespect.org.

04/30/2025

How to keep violent p**n out of your home and away from your kids

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02/07/2025

Hello!
I am Aaron Wilson. I am a husband, father, and friend to my loved ones. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and serve clients across the state of Mississippi. I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity.

I am in network with insurance companies including: BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources, Optum, Highmark, Anthem, GEHA, and all other parts of these larger companies. I also take self pay clients.

I offer counseling to individuals and couples. I specialize in working with people who have anxiety, addictions, trauma, doubt, and relationship issues. I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they pursue healing.

I am committed to becoming a better man myself and am passionate about helping other men become better partners, husbands, fathers, and friends. I encourage my clients to get deeper into a healing community.

I have completed trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Certified S*x Addiction Therapy, Prepare Enrich, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am a Certified S*x Addiction Therapist.

Check out our website to schedule a first appointment.

Behavioral health therapy in Jackson, MS offering both in office appointments and Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Online payments are accepted. Contact us at (769) 300-6129.