Melissa Sandford, LCPC
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
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, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, 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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Best therapist I’ve had in a long time
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is a very professional and kind individual and professional. She listened and gave very insightful feedback and suggestions. I found her easy to open up too, warm and receptive. As someone who find opening up to be hard she made it easy for the first time.
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Melissa is nothing short of amazing. She listens and offers a wide variety of help. I can’t say enough good things about her. She is genuinely caring. I feel safe in talking with her. She is genuine and you can truly see how she cares about you. She explains everything thoroughly. She asks if it’s ok to go over suggestions before she dives in. She cares about my feedback. I’ve had 2 sessions with her and I truly feel like I’m progressing. I’m looking forward to the future because of how she’s already helping me. She’s truly amazing. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help. She will not disappoint you.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve only had a few sessions with Melissa and I already feel an immense amount of trust in her as a therapist, and gratitude for the work we’ve been able to do in a short time.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a very good and sensitive listener. She offers good advice and tools for communication. She also just let's me vent when I need that as well.
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Melissa has been very helpful and improved my life.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd