I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years experience which includes an inpatient psychiatric setting, crisis work in a hospital emergency room, and I have been working in private practice for the past 11 years. I have experience working with clients who feel overwhelmed and may be be depressed, anxious, fearful and experiencing dysfunctional self talk. I have worked with people with a variety of diagnosis successfully .
All therapy is based on the goals of the client in conjunction with the therapist and may include dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitized reprocessing.
I am empathetic , thoughtful and direct. I find that learning and practicing coping skills can be a great way to get immediate relief. Then we can move on as appropriate, to developing insight into the issue to provide more lasting change to hopefully lead to a happier life!
Please note that my hours vary but my latest appointment is generally at 2:00pm. If that does not work for you please consider a different therapist! Thank you! Melinda
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
OR LPC C2547