Melanie Shands, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

I am open, honest, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. It is important to me that my clients feel accepted, heard, and free to be themselves.

Something to know about my approach is:

After determining the goals and individual needs of the client, we will discuss the treatment modality that fits best. I use various modalities such as CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Together, we will:

Work to determine your strengths, needs, and what you want to achieve during our time together. I will help you determine your goals and discuss steps that we will take together to help meet those goals.

I specialize in working with people who:

I enjoy working with children and teens, as well as adults in all stages of life. I am trained in a variety of methods to help clients heal from trauma and learn how to take control of their healing.

I became a therapist because:

I believe everyone has the ability to better their lives when given the right tools and I am honored to be a part of that journey.

More about me and my practice:

My name is Melanie Shands and I am an LCSW. I am a Registered Play Therapist and EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist. I work with youth and adults in Missouri to help them reach their goals and improve their mental health.