Welcome! I'm Melanie, and I have been a therapist for about 5 years. During this time, I have come to see that nothing-- whether thoughts, behaviors, or emotions-- is outside the realm of the human experience. You are not alone. I consider it an act of courage to pursue therapy, so I would not judge anyone who put their faith in me and trusted me enough to share their private thoughts. I deeply believe in this work and the power of a supportive, therapeutic relationship to help you better understand yourself, find new perspectives, and learn useful skills for change. Like any relationship, I find that communication is most helpful. Everyone may want something slightly different from therapy, and I would like to tailor your treatment to what you most need.
I have a Master's in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have experience with a wide variety of presenting problems, and have primarily worked with college students and young adults in my career. My goal for most everyone I work with is to help reduce shame and improve self-compassion, while also helping to remove barriers in the way of motivation to make changes. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Thank you for taking the first step by reaching out. I look forward to talking with you and walking beside you on your journey!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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