Meet the Staff

Meet the Caring Staff of Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson

Leah Rigney, M.Ed., MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

Leah is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Canopy’s Center of Excellence providing psychological assessments and medication management. She has a background in general nursing and is a former educator and Licensed Guidance Counselor.

Expertise:

ADHD
Depression
Education Challenges
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Assistance
Psychopharmacology
Trauma

Client Focus:

Children ages 5-12
Teens
Young adults ages 21 and under

Leah received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University before pursuing a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Counseling from the University of West Alabama. She worked toward an associate degree in nursing from East Central Community College before tackling her second master’s degree, this time from the University of Mississippi Medical Center under the psychiatric nurse practitioner track program. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.

Hart Wylie, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

Hart is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Canopy’s Center of Excellence providing mental health evaluations and medication management. She has a background in general nursing and also worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Expertise:

ADHD
Adoption
Educational Challenges
Identity Struggles
Psychopharmacology
Trauma

Client Focus:

Children and Teens
Families
LGBTQ+ Community

Hart holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mississippi College and a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Clinton. She has also received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Nursing from UMMC.

Kiara Bass, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

Kiara is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care and Behavior Modification.

Expertise:

Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety
Behavior Challenges
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Depression
Family Therapy
Trauma

Client Focus:

Adoptee/Children in Foster Care
Children and Adolescents ages 5-12
Children and Families

Kiara received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Mississippi State University and a Master’s of Education Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Delta State University.

Caleb Cauthen, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

Caleb is the Lead Therapist is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson specializing in Creative Play Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care and Behavior Modification. He has also been trained in Risking Connections and is certified in Practice Wise.

Expertise:

Anxiety
Behavior Challenges
Defiance
Depression
Mood Instability
Relational Issues
Self-Harm
Trauma

Client Focus:

Adolescents with high-functioning autism
Children and adolescents ages 5-10
Pre-teen and Teen Boys

Caleb received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling at Mississippi College.

Kimberly Culley, LPC, CMHT, NCC, Outpatient Therapist

Kimberly is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson. She has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cultural Sensitivity.

Expertise:

Anxiety
Behavioral Challenges
Depression
Self-Esteem
Oppositional Defiance

Client Focus:

Children ages 5-10
International and Culturally-Diverse Youth
Pre-teens
Teenagers

Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Tougaloo College and Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi College.

Monica Roberts, LPC-S, Outpatient Therapist

Monica is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson. She has specialized training in Adoption Competency and Play and Creative Arts Therapy.

Expertise:

ADHD
Anxiety
Communication Skills
Depression
Social Skills
Self-Esteem

Client Focus:

Adolescents with high-functioning autism
Children ages 5-10
Teen girls

Monica received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College and a Master’s Degree of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Monica is certified in Practice Wise and is a trainer for Risking Connections. She is also a seasoned presenter on play therapy.

Iesha Smith, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

Iesha is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Expertise:

Anxiety
Depression
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Mood Instability
Self-Harm

Client Focus:

Adolescents
Teenagers
Young adults 18-21

Iesha received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College.

Edwina Thomas, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

Edwina is an outpatient therapist with Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson specializing in Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Expertise:

Anxiety
Behavior Challenges
Depression
Mood Instability
Self-Esteem

Client Focus:

Children and Adolescents 5-12
Teens
Young Adults 18-21

Edwina received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tulane University. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Jackson State University and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College.

Meet the Caring Staff of Canopy Behavioral Health Clinic Jackson

Leah Rigney, M.Ed., MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

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Hart Wylie, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

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Kiara Bass, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

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Caleb Cauthen, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

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Kimberly Culley, LPC, CMHT, NCC, Outpatient Therapist

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Monica Roberts, LPC-S, Outpatient Therapist

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Iesha Smith, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

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Edwina Thomas, LPC, Outpatient Therapist

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