As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 4 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals create positive and meaningful change in their lives. My approach centers on your strengths. I believe that by building upon your existing resources and resilience, we can effectively navigate challenges and achieve your goals.
I have extensive experience working with clients facing a variety of concerns. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma or abuse recovery, motivation, self-esteem, anxiety or depression, I am here to support you.
My therapeutic toolbox is filled with evidence-based techniques that I can tailor to your unique needs. We can explore approaches like client-centered therapy, which creates a safe space for open exploration and self-discovery. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can equip you with healthy coping mechanisms for managing emotions and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and restructure negative thought patterns that may be holding you back. Additionally, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be a powerful tool for processing past trauma in a safe and controlled way.
My primary focus is to build a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore yourself and your situation. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey to create a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. I'm here to support you throughout the week, with the exception of Sundays. My primary availability for live sessions is on Saturday mornings. If you're considering starting this journey together, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Therapy
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she is very helpful and kind. she offered me a lot tips and information for dealing with my anxiety and depression as well as with my parents. she has helped me a lot
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Melinda listens, thinks and shows empathy and understanding of my thoughts and feelings whenever we speak. She has a high understanding of addiction and what is necessary to overcome addiction and begin to recover and heal. I am forever grateful to her
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melinda is very gentle and will listen with patience. She is able to be someone to rant to and also someone who gives good advice and challenges you. She has helped me learn a lot about myself.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues