Services offered
Video
Messaging
Melissa Sandford, LCPC
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma, Abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Video
Messaging
About me
Welcome to therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana and practice from a lens of support and exploration. I believe in providing a safe and empowering environment where we can work together to help you uncover your existing strengths and build new therapeutic skills for increased ease in navigating life challenges. My approach is effective. In a short amount of time clients often report experiencing important positive internal shifts and external changes.
At the start of my career I specialized in trauma and have extensive experience in helping clients with stress/anxiety, depression, anger management, coping with grief as well as setting/reaching significant life goals. I work with my clients to create an open and nonjudgmental therapeutic experience where thoughts, feelings, and needs can be shared and solutions identified.
I am available for weekly video sessions. Research shows consistency in attendance, practicing what is learned in session during day to day life and having a supportive, caring therapeutic relationship are the most effective in terms of growth and healing. I am looking forward to meeting you. ---- Melissa
*EMDR trained
Professional experience
4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma, Abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-67160
Reviews
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Melissa gave me practical and tangible strategies to help with my primary concerns. She was open to feedback and efficient so I got the most out of our session.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Amazing person i feel comfortable talking to
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
So far I have been very pleased with her....I'm all over the place and she always seems to know the right thing to say.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is fantastic! From our first session together I felt comfortable and able to speak on anything I needed to. She’s given me great techniques that I implement often
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is an amazing therapist on all fronts. She listened with open ears and an open heart, which to me is important. She is patient, kind, and understanding of where I am in my journey. Melissa is truly a kind soul who is here to help individuals though their own issues with no judgment of any kind. Thank you Melissa!
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd
Great therapist able to keep track of multiple issues and work towards a solution that is sustainable.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd