Therapy PLUS

03/16/2026

Meet the amazing speakers of the Holding Space Maternal Health Symposium! ✨

Come learn more about maternal mental health, the challenges impacting mothers across our state, and how we can work together to strengthen and improve systems of care for mothers. 💜

✨ Gain insight.
✨ Connect with experts.
✨ Be part of meaningful change.

The symposium is just 3 days away, and registration closes in 24 hours! ⏰

Register today: https://holding-space-maternal-health-symposium.eventbrite.com

03/16/2026

Free Maternal Health Resource Expo for Mamas & Families

Looking for support during pregnancy or postpartum? The Holding Space Maternal Health Resource Expo is a free community event where families can connect with local resources, wellness activities, and supportive services.

March 18 | 9 AM – 1 PM. Hilton Jackson – 1001 E Countyline Rd, Jackson, MS

Register for free: Holding-Space-for-Mamas.Eventbrite.com

Please share with families who may benefit!

03/09/2026

Did you know that we are offering two FREE yoga sessions for moms at the Holding Space Maternal Health Resource Expo on March 18th!?

Join us for a 10:30 AM session or a 12:30 PM session and take a moment to breathe, stretch, and recharge.

Yoga can support both physical and emotional wellness during pregnancy and the postpartum period, helping reduce stress, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation.

Come connect with valuable pregnancy and postpartum resources, and enjoy the calming yoga vibes courtesy of Honey Flow Yoga as we create space for moms to rest, restore, and reconnect.

✨ Mats will be provided, and all experience levels are welcome.

REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY!

Link to register:
https://holding-space-for-mamas.eventbrite.com

03/08/2026

We’re excited to spotlight our Founder and Executive Director, LeJeune Johnson, LCSW-S, PMH-C, as the first featured speaker for the Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Symposium.

🌿 Speaker Feature – Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Symposium

We are honored to welcome LeJeune Johnson, LCSW-S, PMH-C, Founder and Executive Director of Therapy Plus Foundation, as our first featured speaker for the Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Symposium.

LeJeune Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker and nationally recognized perinatal mental health specialist with a deep commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and amplifying the voices of mothers and families. She is certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and has spent years working at the intersection of maternal mental health, trauma-informed care, and maternal mortality prevention.

LeJeune has played a pioneering role in advancing informant interviews and family voice within maternal mortality review, helping systems better understand the lived experiences behind maternal deaths. Through her leadership with Therapy Plus Foundation and her work supporting maternal mortality review efforts across multiple states, she continues to advocate for systems change that centers compassion, equity, and prevention.

At the symposium, LeJeune will present on the power of storytelling and qualitative insight in maternal mortality review, highlighting how family narratives can help humanize cases while strengthening prevention efforts.

Join us as we learn, reflect, and continue the work of holding space for mothers and families. 💜

03/07/2026

We’re giving flowers to our final Holding Space Planning Committee Spotlight of the week — Mikayla Coleman, LCSW! 💐

Mikayla’s dedication to supporting individuals and families through compassionate, trauma-informed care reflects the heart of the work we strive to do.

✨ Meet the Planning Committee Spotlight ✨
We’re excited to highlight Mikayla Coleman, LMSW, a member of the planning committee for the upcoming Holding Space Maternal Health Resource Expo and Maternal Mental Health Symposium.

Mikayla is a dedicated social worker currently serving as a Social Worker II at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she conducts psychosocial assessments, connects patients and families to community resources, and provides crisis intervention and care coordination for individuals navigating complex medical and social needs.

Her professional experience spans behavioral health, community mental health, and child welfare services, giving her a well-rounded perspective on supporting families and strengthening systems of care. Mikayla is also passionate about advocacy and community engagement and serves as a board member for Hope House, supporting efforts that uplift vulnerable populations.
Mikayla earned both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Jackson State University and is committed to advancing compassionate, trauma-informed care across Mississippi.

03/04/2026

Join us in “Holding Space” for Dr. Shalonda Carlisle, Founder and CEO of Carlisle Counseling and Consulting Services,LLC and trusted community parter. We are extremely thankful for Dr. Carlisle’s continued contributions to our upcoming Holding Space events and for the time, expertise, and care she brings to this work.

Thank you, Dr. Carlisle, for being a valued partner and ally in our shared commitment to improving maternal health outcomes in Mississippi. We are grateful to have you as part of the Holding Space community.

🌟 Planning Committee Spotlight: Shalonda D. Carlisle, LCSW 🌟

Today, we’re honored to highlight the dedicated Planning Committee members helping bring our Holding Space events to life. Join us in holding space for Shalonda D. Carlisle, LCSW—a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a dynamic psychotherapist, adjunct professor, author, and social worker with a deep commitment to community wellness.

Shalonda earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a dual Master’s degree from Jackson State University in Social Work and Special Education. She obtained her doctorate in Urban & Regional Planning from Jackson State University. With 20 years of experience in the social work field, Shalonda brings both clinical expertise and systems-level insight to the work of supporting families and strengthening communities.

She currently serves as a board member with the Alcohol Service Center, is a Growing Up Knowing facilitator in Jackson, and is a member of Junior Auxiliary of Madison County. Shalonda has also dedicated 17 years of volunteer service to a transitional shelter, reflecting her long-standing commitment to supporting individuals experiencing instability and crisis.

Shalonda’s passion is to support, assist, and empower individuals to adapt and thrive by connecting them with meaningful community resources. Her experience spans work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and her interests include community mental health, support for chronically ill and disabled individuals, the homeless population, and children and adolescent behavioral/mental health.

And fun fact—her hobbies include self-care, traveling, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies 365 days a year. 🎄✨

💜 Thank you, Shalonda, for your leadership and heart in helping us hold space for mothers and families.

03/03/2026

In celebration of Social Work Month, we’re offering a special discount for our upcoming Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Continuing Education Symposium! 💜

Use promo code SOCIALWORK for 20% off the ticketed price.
⏰ Sale ends March 6th at 5:00 PM CST.

Join us March 19th!

Social Work: 6 total CE hours
• 1.5 hours Diversity
• 1.5 hours General
• 3 hours Clinical

Nursing: 6 total CE hours

Register here: https://holding-space-maternal-health-symposium.eventbrite.com

03/03/2026

We’re proud to support the work of Therapy Plus Foundation and grateful for partners like the Mississippi Public Health Institute, the Presenting Sponsor of the Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Symposium.

Partnerships like this expand awareness, strengthen systems of care, and help ensure mothers and families across Mississippi have access to the support they deserve. 💜

We extend a special thank you to the Presenting Sponsor of our upcoming coming Holding Space Maternal Mental Health Symposium, the Mississippi Public Health Institute.

The Mississippi Public Health Institute is dedicated to developing partnerships that advance program innovation, expand access to health resources, and strengthen education, health awareness, applied research, and policy. Their commitment to improving health outcomes across Mississippi helps make this work possible, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership.

03/02/2026

Join us in “Holding Space” for Therapy Plus Foundation Vice-President, Brittany Chandler, as we celebrate her dedication and the many ways she is helping make our March maternal health events truly impactful. ✨

🌟 Planning Committee Spotlight: Brittany Chandler 🌟

Today, we’re honored to highlight the dedicated Planning Committee members helping bring Holding Space to life. Join us in holding space for Brittany Chandler — a leader whose compassion and commitment to equity strengthen everything we do.

Brittany Chandler serves as Vice President of the Therapy Plus Foundation Board. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mississippi, Tennessee, and California, with over a decade of experience providing mental health support and therapeutic services across diverse communities. In her role as Vice President, Brittany supports the Board President in advancing the Foundation’s strategic priorities and plays an active leadership role in outreach, special initiatives, and community engagement aligned with our mission to expand access to culturally responsive mental health care.

Her guiding philosophy is simple but powerful: seeking help requires courage, and meaningful change happens through steady, intentional steps. Brittany’s clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, and commitment to equity are a tremendous asset to Therapy Plus Foundation’s work in maternal mental health, perinatal wellness, and community advocacy.

💜 Thank you, Brittany, for all you do to help us hold space for mothers, families, and communities.

02/19/2026

Honored to serve ✨

I’m excited to share that I’m serving as the Outreach & Engagement Lead for the PSI MS Chapter.

This work is deeply personal and deeply purposeful. Supporting mothers, amplifying family voices, and strengthening maternal mental health systems across Mississippi matters deeply to me. I’m grateful to be part of a chapter that’s building connection, awareness, and real community for moms across our state. 💙

Our PSI Mississippi Chapter welcomes…✨

Outreach & Engagement Lead: LeJeune Johnson, LCSW, PMH-C

LeJeune Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Therapy Plus, a mental health and maternal wellness organization serving Mississippi families since 2014. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PSI-certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (PMH-C), she brings nearly 15 years of experience in trauma-informed care, maternal mental health, and systems change.

Her advocacy is deeply personal—after experiencing preterm labor and an emergency cerclage at 21 weeks with her daughter, LeJeune dedicated her work to supporting mothers and elevating family voices. She previously served on the Mississippi Maternal Mortality Review Committee and currently serves as an qualitative interviewer for Louisiana’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, while also consulting with the CDC’s ERASE Maternal Mortality initiative.

To date, LeJeune has spoken with nearly 200 families across Mississippi and Louisiana impacted by maternal mortality—capturing the stories of their loved ones and the lasting impact of each loss.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband and their two children (ages 5 and 7), and prioritizes self-care through running and weightlifting.

02/19/2026

Attention Expecting Mamas: New at University of Mississippi Medical Center starting March 10 — CenteringPregnancy at the EversCare Clinic ✨

Group prenatal care (8–10 moms with similar due dates) + your checkups + education + peer support.
More support. More confidence. More connection. 🤍

How to enroll:
• 601-984-5300 to schedule an appointment
• 601-815-3535 for information

LEARN MORE HERE: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/CenteringPregnancy.htmlhttps://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/CenteringPregnancy.html

02/17/2026

Community Resource Alert for Expecting & New Moms! 🤱🏽💜

It's back.... we still have items in stock....

Join us for Nurture At Noon, a free community giveaway supporting pregnant moms and new moms.

We’re providing essential items including baby formula, booties, pacifiers, baby hats, and socks. All items are available while supplies last.

Friday, February 20, 2026
12pm–2pm
The SHE Project
405 Briarwood Drive, Bldg 301
Jackson, MS 39206

For more information, call 601-983-7852 or 769-572-7268.

Let’s support our moms and babies with care, resources, and community.