“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” I have worked in the mental health field for 9 years. I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. Some of the disorders I have treated include anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, grief, trauma and addiction. I specialize in treating OCD with the use of ERP, Exposure Response Prevention.
I have also worked closely with couples and families to assist with strengthening relationships and family bonds. I am certified in DBT and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to include MI, CBT, SFT, talk therapy.
My mission is to provide people with a safe and confidential place to offer help, guidance and to improve stability and quality of life. Your emotional well being is my number one priority. If you are ready to begin taking steps toward a more healthy, peaceful, grounded and mindful way of life, please take the first step and reach out.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Dissociation, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701013487
KY LPCC 267148
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Melissa is super great and has this perfect balance of listening to someone and just telling her own stories!
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Melissa is great! She makes me feel comfortable and allows me to speak my mind.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Really enjoy my time with Melissa.
Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes