Camp Best, M.Ed., LPC
Hi, I'm Camp! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oxford, Mississippi.
I have a deep appreciation for the role mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassionate support can play in healing and growth. I’ve been licensed since 2014 and bring years of experience working with young adults, students, and community members facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
My work is grounded in mindfulness-based approaches. I’m trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and certified as a KORU Mindfulness instructor for young adults, and have led weekly meditation sessions since 2018. I’ve presented to over 2,500 individuals on topics like stress management, emotional regulation, and mindful living, and I authored a chapter on mindfulness for The Ole Miss Experience textbook.
Before joining this practice, I spent nearly a decade at the University of Mississippi, where I served as a Staff Counselor, Academic Mentor, and Instructor. I also worked as a Student Advocate in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Throughout these roles, I focused on helping students navigate transitions, manage stress, and build resilience — both inside and outside the classroom.
In addition to my clinical work, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in leadership and advocacy roles within the arts, neighborhood revitalization, and historic preservation communities, and I bring that same sense of care and commitment into the therapy space.
Whether you’re looking for tools to manage anxiety, needing support during a life transition, or interested in incorporating mindfulness into your mental health journey — I’d be honored to work with you.
At Kaizen Counseling, we believe growth happens through steady progress — small steps that build meaningful and lasting change.
Mental Health Therapist - Oxford, MS
"between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"
- Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
who do I work with?
I provide counseling services for:
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Teens
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College Students
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Adults
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"Seasoned Adults" (Seniors)
Clients often come to therapy with a wide range of experiences, including:
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Anxiety
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Stress Management
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Depression & Low Mood
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Trauma Support
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Mindfulness-Based Counseling
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Neurodiverse & Autism Support
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Life Transitions or uncertainty
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Personal Growth & Self-Understanding
If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right step, an initial conversation can help clarify how counseling might support your goals.
how can I help?
Therapy Specialties
I work with individuals facing a range of common mental health and life challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy because they are experiencing:
Anxiety & Stress Management
I help clients identify patterns of worry and stress and develop practical strategies to cultivate calm, focus, and confidence. Mindfulness practices are a cornerstone of this work.
Depression & Low Mood
Therapy supports exploration of underlying emotional patterns and provides tools to reconnect with purpose, motivation, and emotional well-being.
Trauma Support
I provide a safe and structured environment to process past trauma, build coping skills, and regain a sense of safety and empowerment.
Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Trained in MBSR, MBCT, and KORU Mindfulness for young adults, I incorporate mindfulness exercises to improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management.
Neurodiverse & Autism Support
I work with adolescents and adults with autism, offering personalized strategies to navigate social, academic, and life challenges while leveraging individual strengths.
Life Transitions
Major life changes—career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, or entering new stages of life—can create uncertainty and stress. Therapy provides a space to process these changes and develop clarity about what comes next.
Personal Growth & Self-Understanding
Many clients seek therapy not only during difficult periods, but also as a way to better understand themselves, their values, and their goals.
counseling services
I offer both in-person and teletherapy counseling sessions in Oxford, Mississippi
providing counseling services to individuals throughout Lafayette County and the surrounding North Mississippi region.
Our practice, Kaizen Counseling, focuses on helping clients create meaningful progress in their mental health and personal lives.
Many clients come to us from nearby communities such as:
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Oxford
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Tupelo
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Batesville
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Pontotoc
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Hernando
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North Mississippi communities
payment options
Therapy is an investment in your well-being, and we aim to make services as accessible as possible.
Our team is glad to assist with questions about insurance coverage, deductibles, and scheduling.
I currently accept several forms of insurance as well as offer self-pay options.
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield
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United Healthcare / UMR
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Aetna
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Self-Pay
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Self-Pay
$150 initial session
$125 follow-up sessions
⚖️ Your rights and protections under the No Surprises Act You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your mental health care will cost. As a client receiving services from an out-of-network provider or choosing to self-pay (without using insurance), you are entitled to: A Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of services, provided in writing before your scheduled appointment. Information about all expected charges, including the cost of individual sessions, and any applicable fees. The right to dispute a bill if you are charged at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate. We are committed to transparency and helping you understand the costs of your care. You can request a Good Faith Estimate at any time. For questions or more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or contact our office directly.
If you are just getting started in your search for a therapist, or are looking to deepen your understanding of the options, please check out our page:
(In general, mental health services are filled with different titles and technical jargon, and those things can make the search daunting, whether you are in Mississippi or anywhere else. We’ve included a brief tidbit at the bottom of the guide to summarize.)
schedule a therapy appointment
If you’re considering therapy, the next step is simple.
To schedule an appointment with Camp Best, LPC, or to learn more about counseling services at Kaizen Counseling, please visit our contact page or reach out to our office.
Reaching out for support can be the beginning of meaningful change.
Start your counseling journey today and take the first step toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.