Hi, I’m Jessie Dotson.
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, concentrating in Family Services. I am a Certified Mental Health Peer Support Specialist and certified to deliver the COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) program, a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention designed to promote resilience and emotional wellness.
As a military veteran, I bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. My professional training is strengthened by several years of lived experience navigating mental health recovery, allowing me to connect with individuals and families through empathy, authenticity, and hope.
I have experience supporting family members whose spouses or children are experiencing mental health challenges. I understand the emotional strain, uncertainty, and stress that can affect the entire family system, and I am committed to helping loved ones build coping skills, strengthen communication, and access appropriate resources.
My services offer one-on-one support grounded in compassion and empathy. I utilize evidence-based strategies, peer support principles, and a strengths-based approach to empower individuals and families to foster resilience, healing, and long-term wellness.
Peer Support Counselor and Clinical Care Coordinator
What Is Peer Support?
Peer Support Counseling is different from traditional therapy. Rather than a clinical model, peer support is rooted in shared experience, empathy, and empowerment.
Jessie provides a safe, judgment-free space where individuals can speak openly, feel understood, and receive encouragement from someone who truly “gets it.”
Jessie’s approach is strength-based, relational, and grounded in empathy.
Jessie Offers:
• One-on-one supportive conversations
• Practical coping strategies
• Help setting and reaching personal goals
• Encouragement and accountability
• Support through life transitions and stress
• A welcoming environment where every story matters
What Makes Peer Support Unique?
Lived experience at the center
Peer counselors have personally faced mental health struggles and recovery, giving them a deep, relatable perspective.
Empathy over hierarchy
We meet clients as equals, building trust through honesty, respect, and shared humanity.
Strength‐based approach
We focus on resilience, personal goals, and empowering clients to take the next step forward.Support for real life
Whether someone is dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or simply needs someone who “gets it,” we’re here to help.
Who Peer Support Is For
Peer support may be helpful for individuals who:
Want additional support alongside psychiatric care
Feel overwhelmed or isolated
Are navigating life transitions
Want help building coping skills
Simply need someone who “gets it”
Jessie works collaboratively with our Nurse Practitioners while providing non-clinical, recovery-oriented services.
Investment
Peer Support Counseling is offered as a cash-pay service at a discounted rate, making additional support accessible and flexible for those who may not need or desire formal therapy.
Please contact our office for current pricing and scheduling availability.