I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with over 20 years of experience. I've always had a desire to help people even as a little girl. My motto in life is "How can I help?" I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including substance abuse, anger issues, parenting/co-parenting problems, relationship issues, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, and physical/psychological trauma.
My therapy style is direct and interactive. I believe in building rapport in order to establish the therapeutic alliance within the first few weeks of therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and genuineness. I prefer a variety of approaches to treatment such as cognitive-behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, and person-centered treatment just to mention a few. However, the approach selected will meet the individual exactly where they are. Treatment plans' goals and objectives are formulated based on the individual’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
It takes strength and courage to invest in a more fulfilling and happier life. Thinking for a change will assist in gaining a new perspective and outlook. So if you are ready to take that step, then I ask,
"How can I help?"
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AL LPC 4351
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Melanie is a great therapist. She listens to what I have to say and then she responds with questions to my statements that makes me think about how I react or can react to certain situations.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
This is a great service, and Melanie is a fantastic person and therapist!!
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Melanie has deep expertise related to addiction and trauma. She has helped me reframe my thinking and self-awareness in ways that have helped me understand the root causes of my addictive behaviours and create new patterns that have increased my mental and physical well-being. She does this with great care, empathy, compassion and clarity.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief
Melanie has been an awesome therapist to work with! She was a great match for me. She is very mature in her own walk with the Lord and that was really important for me in my current season of life. She is always so pleasant and lovely, she truly listens and has very good insight and has given me great tools to help me. Thank you Melanie!
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
I had many wonderful sessions with Melanie. She's deeply empathetic, a great listener, patient, and thoughtful. Very much looked forward to our sessions and got a lot out of them.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Melanie is a great listener and is really great at making you reflect. I feel comfortable with her and conversations are easy. She is very knowledgeable.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd