I am a licensed therapist in Indiana with 8 years of professional experience. My practice focuses on supporting clients through stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, grief and loss, as well as conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder. I am committed to treating each individual with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan to address your unique needs and goals. I recognize that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and I commend you for making that decision. I look forward to working with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IN LMHC 39002923A
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Knowledgeable, straightforward, and provides great advice!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She is great with resources and well versed in so many things dealing with mental health.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd