03/25/2026
Today we honor Jocelyn Gavin Lane, LCSW, MPH, the founder of Premier Professional Counseling Services and a leader whose work has shaped the mental health landscape across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond.
Jocelyn is a proud alumna of Jackson State University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. She went on to receive her Master of Public Health in Healthcare Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi. In 2013, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and officially opened the doors to Premier — building a practice grounded in compassion, accessibility, and community care.
Her leadership journey runs deep. She is a graduate of Leadership Gulf Coast and the Department of Veterans Affairs Leadership Development Institute. She founded The Pink Lotus Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and mentoring girls, and she serves on several community boards, lending her voice to efforts that support families, youth, and mental wellness throughout the region.
Jocelyn is also the visionary behind the Mississippi Minority Mental Health Symposium, an annual conference that brings together professionals and community members to confront stigma, elevate awareness, and expand access to culturally informed care.
As an author, Jocelyn has written The Power of Self Love: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Connections and served as the visionary author of Mind Your Mental Health: 21 Stories of Growth and Healing. Her journals and wellness publications continue to support individuals on their healing journeys.
Affectionately known as Just Jocelyn Your Favorite Therapist, she specializes in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood and personality disorders, and relationship challenges. She also enjoys supporting older teens who need a grounded, honest therapeutic space.
Jocelyn is the creator of Vibe & Heal, a mental health conversation series designed to bring women together in safe, supportive environments — a reflection of her lifelong commitment to community-centered healing.
Her mantra guides the heart of the practice:
“We are moving the conversation of mental health from the back room to the front porch.”
We are grateful for her vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making mental health care accessible, relatable, and real for our community.
To schedule an appointment or learn more about our services, contact any Premier location:
Gulfport
2715 Bullis Avenue, Gulfport MS 39501
228-220-4226
Picayune
224 E. Canal St., Picayune MS 39466
228-828-5208
D’Iberville
10532 Automall Parkway Suite D, D'Iberville MS 39540
228-828-5208