I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, with 12 years of experience working as a therapist. I earned my Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University Atlanta, and in Organizational Psychology from Capella University. My experience has included various age groups, and various areas of concern. Specialties include life transitions, depression, anxiety, work stress, career change, and communication difficulties. However I have also worked with many clients with mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, panic, trauma, and grief/loss issues.
My therapeutic approach is relaxed and open, empathetic and non-judgmental. I strongly believe that therapy is an alliance between client and therapist, and that a team approach is often most beneficial. In working with clients, I utilize customized approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Humanistic and Person Centered Therapy, within an Existential framework.
Many individuals who begin therapy find themselves seeking an objective listener and someone who can help make sense of their feelings. Finding the right fit in a therapist is the first step in doing so, and in finding greater peace of mind and opportunities for personal growth.
Congratulations on this first step. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Paranoia, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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So far this experience has been amazing. Melanie really listens and provides support and helps you understand. She has given me worksheets and techniques to use to help and they work
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Melanie is able to guide me through a difficult time when I was looking for more than just someone to listen.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s got a sweet heart and very knowledgeable. Love her feedback. In a few sessions shes helped me figure out a lot of road blocks
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very good communication
Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue