I am a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa with over 17 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I have worked with clients with a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, grief, relationship issues and depression.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and solution focused. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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I love Melissa! She’s the first counselor that doesn’t make me feel judged and gets me!
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Makes me comfortable
Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Fantastic counselor!
Written on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I think she does a great job of listening and really thinking through responses and giving great expertise.
Written on Dec 05, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Good counselor who listens and offers suggestions.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Thank you for your timely and consistent response. I have attempted therapy multiple times and always quit following up because of a time excuse. You continued to reach out, holding me accountable to me and my health. I appreciate that.
Written on Oct 24, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue