I am a retired 20yr military veteran, raised 4 girls on my own (I graduated from parenting school after they left the house!! Lol.), licensed in Colorado with 11 years of professional therapy work experience and over 22 years of mental health experience. I am a certified Anger Management and Emotional Intelligence Instructor.
DISCLAIMER: I am a "Reality Therapist." I am also going to challenge you. I can be blunt, but harmless. :-). If you are ready for a healthy challenge to think about changing things for yourself, improve your quality of life, and/or needing some uplifting/empowerment, I am that Therapist!
What this means is, reality therapy sees current behavior as choices, and it teaches us that while we cannot control how we feel, we can control how we think and behave. We choose to behave in certain ways and these choices can help or hamper the ability to satisfy essential needs and reach individual goals.
This therapy also uses choice theory, the behaviors we choose are key to our accountability and who we are. The goal of this type of therapy is to help people take control of improving their own lives by learning to make better choices. (Psychology Today).
I have also provided support to clients needing help managing stress and anxiety/panic attacks, anger, motivation, self-esteem, improving confidence, past substance use, and depressive symptoms.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor your session and goals to meet your specific needs.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am here to support you in that process. Just remember, mistakes are proof that you are trying your best. Thank you for allowing me to help you!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family problems, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW CSW.09928936
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Melissa has been great. I’ve been working with her for about six months now. She Has helped me find myself in a way. It was hard to get out there therapy can be really vulnerable, but I am glad I came across her. I’m looking forward to more self growth and healing. She also let me know about other resources I’m grateful !
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Amazing therapist I wish I could keep her as my therapist forever
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Melissa is a great listener. Also had great advice. Looking forward to our next session
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
She’s patient and listens to me
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is compassionate and an engaged therapist
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Fletch is a great listener. Great practical advice out of the shoot
Written on Dec 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues