Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.
Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.
My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.
Make space for all emotions and prioritize your values and individuality. We will be curious about everything and determine what is helpful and what may be getting in the way of you living your most authentic and connected life.
Make space for all emotions and prioritize your values and individuality. We will be curious about everything and determine what is helpful and what may be getting in the way of you living your most authentic and connected life.
I am non-directive and trust your gut to know what is important to focus on. I am curious & strive to help both of us understand you better. At times I will work to help you clarify your goals and other times make space for creativity & exploration.
Resiliency and safety will come up often in our work. I will often maintain the perspective of "understanding" our setbacks without "excuse". Keeping resilience in mind allows for us to honor our survival while hoping for a more fulfilling life.
Resiliency and safety will come up often in our work. I will often maintain the perspective of "understanding" our setbacks without "excuse". Keeping resilience in mind allows for us to honor our survival while hoping for a more fulfilling life.
When we work together, I will consistently support you in seeing yourself with all of your parts. This means connecting your identities and values, and bridging your past to your present. I hope to honor your journey and resilience with each step.
Together you will explore creative holistic approaches to healing the mind, body, and spirit by incorporating different treatment modalities into the therapeutic counseling process.
Together you will explore creative holistic approaches to healing the mind, body, and spirit by incorporating different treatment modalities into the therapeutic counseling process.
Melissa utilizes yoga therapy in her practice, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), The Gottman Method for couples/ marriages, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), EFT- Emotional Freedom, Mindfulness and Meditation.
Identify the emotional concern and determine a process and path to healthy choice, that highlights your best interest. We will uncover your own innate wisdom and identify skills and self-care to better cope with life’s struggles/challenges.
Identify the emotional concern and determine a process and path to healthy choice, that highlights your best interest. We will uncover your own innate wisdom and identify skills and self-care to better cope with life’s struggles/challenges.
I utilize positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness as a foundation for self empowerment and growth.