Hello! I am Melissa Hale, a licensed therapist (LCSW) in Missouri with over 10 years of experience, working with individuals who suffer with grief, loss, depression, trauma, abuse, bariatric difficulties, career challenges, relationship issues and psychiatric disorders. When working with me, you will be in a supportive, friendly, welcoming, interactive and safe environment.
I can only imagine how difficult it must be to reach out to someone for assistance, but I am glad you did! I would love the opportunity to assist you in making your life better and happier. I believe it is so important to treat everyone with respect, compassion, integrity and dignity which everyone deserves. Meaning, that I am here to listen without labeling or judgment.
I have a Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University. I have been married for 9 years and we have a teenage son, so I totally understand the struggles of juggling work, marriage and raising a teenager, but also raising a child who is adopted. In our free time we enjoy camping, hiking, cruises, playing with our 2 dogs and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
I have spent the last 2 years on a personal journey of losing 145 lbs. Since that time I have been providing support to other bariatric patients. I find it easier to talk to someone who completely understands the challenges involved with losing weight and also considering a bariatric surgery. While you are working on the outside, you need to work on the inside in order for the transformation to be successful.
My schedule is open in the evening hours only for those individuals who have a challenging work schedule, but still would like the opportunity to speak to someone. The stress of missing work for an appointment can be removed by our evening hours.
Let’s make your life a brighter one! I look so forward to meeting and getting to know you.
Melissa
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD
MO LCSW 2017038749
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Hale. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melissa is amazing as always. She understands my concerns and thoughts with ease and can put words to what I’m feeling. She is the best!
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She has helped me so much, she has knowledge of what I’m needing guidance with. She checked on me other times besides my schedule time when needed
Written on Dec 14, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
It's so easy to talk to Melissa. Our sessions are judgment free and I'm able to leave feeling more confident in myself and in making my life better.
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Melissa is amazing. She helped me completely understand what my issues were and helped me work through them and I couldn’t have done it without her
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She has helped me make so many changes this year.
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is very understanding
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem