Keon Stewart, PhD, LPC-S
Mental Health Therapist - Oxford, MS
Hi, I'm Keon! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oxford, Mississippi.
I believe that your story is unlike anyone else's, and that matters. My work is centered on understanding your unique, lived experience and how it shapes your overall wellness. I have also had the privilege of supporting high-performing individuals in competitive environments. While I bring comprehensive clinical skills to each session, my deepest passion is helping people build genuine self-compassion and lasting resilience.
My therapeutic orientation is rooted in the core principles of Adlerian therapy — an Individual Psychology philosophy that views each person as capable, purposeful, and deserving of dignity. Within that relational foundation, I draw on cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused strategies to support meaningful growth. I'm not here to have all the answers — I'm here to think through them with you.
I offer in-person therapy to the Oxford area community, and provide Telehealth services across Mississippi. My focus is to help teens, college students, adults, athletes, medical professionals, and first responders build genuine self-compassion and lasting resilience. No matter where you're coming from, I'm here to meet you there.
Growing up in rural south Mississippi, I watched my grandmother offer something that felt almost effortless to her but took me years to fully understand — the kind of steady, unconditional compassion that makes people feel safe enough to be honest. Watching her always provide a caring space for those who were hurting laid the foundation for my life's work and ultimately guided me into the counseling profession. My practice is built on the values she instilled in me: warmth, compassion, and patience.
I understand that reaching out for support can sometimes feel more overwhelming than the problem itself. Whether you're managing high-stakes pressure, navigating a life transition, or simply ready to understand yourself better, I'm here to think it through with you. Take the time that you need — I'm here when you're ready.
Outside of the office, I'm a former art school kid and avid sports fan — someone who has always lived at the intersection of raw human emotion and creative passion. Those who get it, get it.
At Kaizen Counseling, we believe growth happens through steady progress — small steps that build meaningful and lasting change.
"If you're gonna be good at anything in this life, be good at being you." -Dr. KD
who do I work with?
I provide counseling services for:
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Adults
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Medical Professionals
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Athletes
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First Responders
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College Students
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Teens
Clients often come to therapy with a wide range of experiences, including:
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Anxiety & Stress
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Depression
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Identity Development
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Personal Performance & Barriers
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Trauma Support
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Substance Use
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Adjustment & Life Transitions
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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?
I work with individuals and families facing a range of common mental health and life challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy because they are experiencing:
Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, overthinking, tension, or feeling on edge. Therapy can help you understand the patterns behind anxiety and develop practical ways to manage stress and regain a sense of calm.
Depression
Depression often brings feelings of discouragement, low motivation, or emotional heaviness. Together we can explore the factors contributing to these experiences and develop strategies that help you reconnect with meaning and momentum in your life.
Identity Development
Questions about who you are, who you're becoming, or the weight of unrealistic expectations are all meaningful and worthy of exploration.
Personal Performance & Barriers
High performance comes with unique pressures. I offer support and effective skills for athletes, medical professionals, and first responders facing high-stakes demands, performance challenges, burnout, and the mental side of high-performance demand.
Trauma Support
I provide a safe and structured environment to process past trauma, build coping skills, and regain a sense of safety and empowerment.
Substance Use
I provide a non-judgmental space to explore patterns of substance use and build healthier coping strategies at whatever stage you're in.
Adjustment & 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 the following options:
( NOTE: Currently awaiting Ambetter credentialing approval! Contact us if you would like to be added to my waitlist for insurance, and we will update interested persons ASAP! )
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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United Healthcare/UMR
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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 Dr. Keon Stewart, 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.