Meet Melissa

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some

passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style".

– Maya Angelou

 

My name is Melissa (she/her) and my goal is to provide a supportive place to help you

grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to

be in your life. I enjoying working with individuals ranging from 16 years old on up. I

believe no matter what stage of life we are in, we can use support in navigating life and

its journey. Together we will personalize your care plan and work collaboratively, so you

feel supported and heard. I am a neurodivergent affirming therapist and offer mindful,

humanistic, supportive, person-centered treatment that is strengths based.

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Whether you are wanting to work through life stressors, process past trauma, discuss

relationship stress or find better coping strategies, I am here to support your goals and

help you find relief from your stress.  The modalities I most often work in include

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, dialectal behavior therapy

(DBT), experiential therapy, narrative therapy and emotionally focused therapy. Using

these theories, I can best develop approaches that fit your needs. 

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I specialize in couples work and support all couples, including LGBTQ+ and

neurodivergent couples. Offering a safe place where all can access the support they are

seeking is a core value for me. I  am trained in Prepare and Enrich, Gottman, and

Attachment Based-Emotionally Focused Therapy.  I am passionate about working with

couples and use collaborative problem solving to aid in  better communication, more

intimacy and work towards a more loving relationship. 

 

I previously worked in the disability field for over 20 years and have in-depth knowledge

of the disability world and services. Working as a social worker in the disability field

before going to graduate school prompted me to find a new way to support people that

seemed overwhelmed and under supported.  I received my undergraduate degree in

Psychology with a human services emphasis from UW- Stevens Point and my Masters

degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood University. I am an American

Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) member and Supervisor

Candidate.

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When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, yoga, listening to live music and

spending time with loved ones.  I am passionate about the importance of mental health

in my own life and strive to be mindful in my both my work and my play.