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.
Through a feminist, identity-affirming approach, we'll explore how your life experiences and relationships impact you today so that you can find more self-compassion and joy.
Through a feminist, identity-affirming approach, we'll explore how your life experiences and relationships impact you today so that you can find more self-compassion and joy.
I integrate evidence-based treatments (i.e., CBT, ACT, ARC) with strength-based approaches. My style is collaborative, using humor and gentle honesty to help clients work toward change.
... identify unhelpful thought or behavioral patterns that are getting in the way of achieving your goals. Once we've uncovered what is keeping you stuck, we'll explore how to shift towards a more adaptive perspective.
... identify unhelpful thought or behavioral patterns that are getting in the way of achieving your goals. Once we've uncovered what is keeping you stuck, we'll explore how to shift towards a more adaptive perspective.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop coping skills. My approach is a laid-back style that addresses your goals
work together to identify goals and create avenues for healthy change. I will support you to approach stressors by building off your strengths. My hope is for you to feel empowered and in control of your life even at times of uncertainty.
work together to identify goals and create avenues for healthy change. I will support you to approach stressors by building off your strengths. My hope is for you to feel empowered and in control of your life even at times of uncertainty.
I can offer you a warm atmosphere to explore barriers, find ways to make each day be what you want it to be and find your voice to express your own needs. We will practice to allow ourselves to just be in the present moment free of judgement.
Engage in therapeutic art making and learn tools to express emotions. People of all ages can benefit from using expressive art to relax, express themselves, heal relationship traumas, and fully enjoy the present.
Engage in therapeutic art making and learn tools to express emotions. People of all ages can benefit from using expressive art to relax, express themselves, heal relationship traumas, and fully enjoy the present.
Emotions live in the body. That's why my approach integrates Expressive Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Trauma Sensitive Movement to support a holistic approach to healing and growth.