I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana and practice from a lens of support and exploration. I believe in providing a safe and empowering environment where we can work together to help you uncover your existing strengths and build new therapeutic skills for increased ease in navigating life challenges. My approach is effective. In a short amount of time clients often report experiencing important positive internal shifts and external changes.
I started out as a trauma specialist and have extensive experience in helping clients with stress/anxiety, depression, anger management, coping with grief as well as setting/reaching significant life goals. I work with my clients to create an open and nonjudgmental therapeutic experience where thoughts, feelings, and needs can be shared and solutions identified.
*EMDR trained
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-67160
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Sandford. 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.
I have only had 3 session with Melissa so far but I leave her sessions feeling equipped to take on life and its trials.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s exactly what I was looking for. She’s incredibly respectful and a great active listener. She always gives me great, practical tools. She never makes me feel judged, and always makes me feel like I can trust her. She doesn’t talk about herself too much, but provides good relatable examples so I know I’m not alone in my human experience. The icing on this cake is knowing she has her pets in the room- I SO appreciate having bonus therapy animals in my appointment!❤️
So grateful to Better Help for this perfect match.
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind, respectful, easy to talk to
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes