My therapeutic approach is to meet you where you’re at and work with you to accomplish your goals. This is done through gaining self-awareness and insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using an evidenced based approach, I can effectively address emotional and behavioral issues for clients from diverse backgrounds. I can also incorporate your spiritual beliefs into the treatment protocol in order to holistically address your needs. Ultimately, I want to provide a judgment free environment where you can openly talk about and work though difficult things.
My passion is working with individuals and their families. Since 2006, I have worked or interned in a variety of different settings ranging from outpatient to psychiatric hospitalization. The populations I serve struggle with a variety of issues related to mental health, addiction and other self-destructive behaviors. I also have training and experience in the treatment of individuals who have been sexually exploited and had the pleasure of presenting nationally and locally on the topic.
I am a graduate of Adams State University where I completed a Masters of Arts Degree in Mental Health with an endorsement in School Counseling. I continued my education post grad to also specialize in addiction counseling. I have over 12 years of experience and I’m currently licensed in mental health, school and addiction counseling. I use an integrative approach based on my client’s needs. I have training and experience using DBT, CBT, client centered therapy, trauma focused therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC 0011325
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She's terrific.
Written on Jul 16, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She’s great. Good listener and doesn’t judge - thanks!
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far I’m very satisfied with the help I’m getting so far
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Melissa is very knowledgeable & helps me understand what’s going on. I like the way she can tell my mental processes from a short interaction. However, I wish she would assert for us to meet over the phone or via video because I don’t have enough confidence to yet.
Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa has given me an arsenal of tools to use in everyday life and is very responsive.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd