My passion for helping others comes from the many people that have helped me through the difficult seasons in my life. I have worked and served in many different helping positions from being a Chaplain Assistant in the USAF to working for Goodwill Industries to serving as a leader in my local church. The decision to become a counselor came when I experienced great loss and wanted to help others navigate through their losses as well.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University-Shreveport and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. I have experience providing counseling services to a variety of clients, including individuals, couples, and groups, both in the office and through telehealth services. My specialties include helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
My goal in counseling is to meet my clients where they are and help them move to where they want to be in life. Change can be scary to even think about, much less make happen in your own life. Please allow me to walk alongside you as you navigate these positive changes in your life.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 7691
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Melissa is doing an awesome job and I appreciate her reaching out when I forget to schedule an appointment. She ensures my needs are met and is helping me address my desires to grow.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melissa has been very patient in allowing me to say what I need to say. She has been very respectful and professional. I’m looking forward to our next session.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I feel like she just gets me even when I don’t or can’t get myself. She is very patient and has been very helpful with her information and guidance.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She is one of the best! Very grateful for everything she has done for me. You will never regret having her as your therapist
Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Melissa is the absolute best!
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes