Psychologist Melissa Mendez providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Melissa Mendez

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
8 years offering treatment

Hello and Welcome, My name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the states of Texas and Oklahoma although currently residing in Waco, TX. My experience in the mental health field has been focused primarily on working with families with young children and the specific challenges that face families, parents, and children. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been working to build my telehealth therapy practice. I have been providing EMDR therapy to treat trauma and other issues for the past three years and have seen the effectiveness of the treatment that is an evidence-based therapy for treatment of PTSD and additional mental health challenges including depression and anxiety. I work diligently to help my clients manage trauma responses, anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, and relational challenges that are often present when dealing with a mental health struggle. I was led to the mental health field after completing my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Nutritional Sciences. I have been working exclusively online since the beginning of the pandemic. I have continued to focus on identifying trauma responses and helping our nervous systems regulate after exposure to stress, adversity, and trauma. I have 8 years experience working with depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms and the courageous clients that are seeking help and hoping for a more peaceful way of living. My style as a therapist is typically warm but direct, collaborative, and mindful of your personal autonomy. I find myself using person-centered, attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and integrative treatment approaches to tailor your treatment plan to best meet your needs. I work best with individuals who are interested in self -reflection and developing a growth mindset. I utilize evidence-based treatments primarily including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). In my experience, each client has unique needs that dictate the length of therapy. I believe in both structure and flexibility in therapy. After reading all of that, I want you to know I'm a real person just like you who is trying to live a fulfilling, meaningful life. I do not believe that therapy is a quick fix for all that ails but I do believe that with time, effort, and consistency we can work together to tap in to your innate resources to move toward wellness. As a person who has been on both sides of the proverbial couch, I know that therapy can be a powerful and important part of the journey! I wish you all the best as you carefully search for and select a clinician. If you choose, I look forward to being a part of your journey.

Psychologist Braden Cary providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Braden Cary

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefBipolar disorderDepression
11 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Braden, I am a licensed professional counselor with experience serving individuals, couples, and families. I’ve practiced in different types of community settings: like schools, universities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics, where I have worked with people of all ages and in all phases of life. We all know that life can be challenging, and the stress can take a physical toll. I am prepared to meet you where you are in life and help with variety of issues. Keeping up the façade of perfection is exhausting and makes you feel like your life is out of control. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic relationship to those who want to create change in their life. I specialize in working with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, and grief/loss. I approach counseling in a supportive and sociable way. I believe that the relationship you have with your counselor is 99% of the “magic” to get your life back on track. Clinically, I use acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused approaches, and mindfulness practice. Better said, my approach is to gear you to look at the issues holistically and truthfully, let go of what you can to feel secure and confident again. My tools to treat you are sensitivity, humor, respect, and warmth. I look forward to working with you and wish you all the best.

Psychologist Kelli Ellis providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Kelli Ellis

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues
11 years offering treatment

I am LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). I graduated from Southern Nazarene University where I received my Masters in Christian Children and Family Counseling in 2012. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families for 9 years. I love helping clients with an array of concerns such as; anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and just normal life stressors like relationships, parenting, and self image. My specialty would be trauma from abuse (emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and sexual) . I want to help clients see that what happened to them is not okay ,but it does not have to define them. They can live a life free from the trauma and all the shame and guilt that comes with it. I use treatment methods such as CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) it is changing how we think so we change how we feel so we can have better reactions. I also use Narrative Writing, which is basically telling your story on paper. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I am going to listen and I am going to challenge my client's thinking to help them grow and develop new ways of thinking and stop unhealthy patterns. I am going to teach them coping skills and help them see they no longer need me because they are strong enough on their own. I am going to treat everyone with respect and kindness. I am a Christian but I understand and accept not all my clients will be and that is completely fine with me. I pass no judgement because I have never walked their shoes. I do offer a lot of empathy and validation to all my clients so they feel seen and heard. I am here to help provide time and space for my client explore who they are and who they want to be. I work from a strength base model where I find their strengths a make them stronger. I also help them discover their weaknesses so I can help them develop strategies to grow and develop them into more of a strength. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and I want to say BRAVO for reaching out. Change can be frightful but in the end it is so worth it to be free of the burdens.

Psychologist Tracy Myrick providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Tracy Myrick

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am a LPC in Oklahoma. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2014. My clinical background is eclectic in that I have worked with all age groups, both outpatient and inpatient settings. From 2015 to 2020 I worked specifically in child, adolescent, and family counseling. From 5/2020 to current I have been focusing on the adult population 18+. My approach varies according to client need/diagnosis, but I have engaged in TBRI for children and families, attachment based interventions, CBT with a focus on empathy skills, DBT, and Behavioral therapy. I believe my role is to empower each client to utilize their strengths in coping with challenging circumstances and developing tools/skills to improve daily functioning.

Psychologist Samayra Tavakoli providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Samayra Tavakoli

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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. My ideal client is one that takes an active approach to their treatment, that is open to be challenged and step out of their comfort zone. I want my clients to take an active approach to their mental health treatment and do the work in session and outside of session. Each session is 45 minutes. I encourage the client to be motivated to do work both in session and outside of session in order to reach their goals.

Psychologist Kevin Michael providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Kevin Michael

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida and Oklahoma with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Psychologist Sabrina Potter providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Sabrina Potter

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. Sometimes we feel a little overwhelmed and struggle when we are feeling stuck. It's not easy asking for help. It takes courage and the hope that everything will get better. My hope for you is that you can feel empowered, inspired, and connected to have a more meaningful life. Together we will work on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits and beliefs that cause us to have a lack of motivation and drive. I love working with others on how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I'm passionate about empowering those struggling, find that motivation to succeed in their desired goals. I am very honest, genuine and patient in my every day life. I bring that to every session. I believe everyone deserves respect and compassion as well as having the opportunity to feel heard, validated and supported. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression and self-esteem, I can help you navigate these feelings and find purpose and fulfillment. I am proud that you have taken a step forward.

Psychologist Amber Fewell providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Amber Fewell

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem
13 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oklahoma, with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence, and many other areas. I utilize a combination of different therapy techniques and styles, to help best assist you with your specific needs. I strongly believe that building a great therapeutic relationship is one of the main keys to success. I enjoy warm, kind-hearted discussions, as well as deep and solution-focused conversations on how we can resolve challenges with new and improved tools to give you the best chance at success. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. 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. I am proud of you for taking this step in your health and well-being.

Psychologist Melissa Fowler providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Melissa Fowler

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersBipolar disorderDepression
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Marie Abraham-Robinson providing different types of therapy in Hillsdale

Marie Abraham-Robinson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 and empower you in that journey.

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Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Hillsdale that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Hillsdale available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Hillsdale therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Hillsdale therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Hillsdale region and in the state of Oklahoma.

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Therapists in Hillsdale can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Hillsdale may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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