In the past decade, I’ve worked with clients who are so vastly different, yet in their humanity, so alike. From narcotic treatment facilities, assisted living communities, and community mental health centers, the struggle with addiction, or a history of traumatic experiences, the common thread is human suffering and one’s incredible capacity for healing and growth. I truly believe that people already have everything they need to grow and heal, and the therapeutic relationship is simply the space we create where one can find their strengths. My ideal client is willing to engage in therapy to heal, grow or simply feel better. I am able to work with a variety of people from different populations due to my non-judgmental stance and curiosity about other people. I am adept at working with individuals who experience multiple problems simultaneously due to my willingness to work with other providers. I am trauma informed and culturally sensitive. I use an Existential-Humanistic perspective blended with an understanding of each individual's unique character defenses to focus on emotions in the moment. I pull from many intervention modalities to tailor an evidence-based and individualized experience of human connectedness that is based in compassion. I am an EMDR-trained therapist. I work with clients 18 years and older individually or in groups. Special populations I treat include LGBTQIA+, BIPOC individuals experiencing racial trauma, intergenerational trauma or both, men, perinatal/postnatal support, survivors of Trauma, older adults (60+), active military, veterans and their adult family members. For more information on EMDR and PTSD check this out: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/emdr-ptsd/ For More information about EMDR and Depression check this out: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/emdr-depression/

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I prefer to have clients fill out all documents and measures before the first appointment so that the client can guide the first session with whatever they feel is most important to them. I believe clients know what they need and where they want to go and I hope to establish a strong sense of collaboration and direction from the first appointment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I work very well with individuals who have experienced attachment trauma and chronic/developmental trauma who are ready to heal from these experiences.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

PTSD, GAD, OCD, Depression, LGBTQ+ Allied, Military Personnel & their families

About Melissa Stolsig