Melissa Jameson
Welcome! I'm Melissa =) Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and/or self-care. I focus on helping adults develop assertive communication and boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. Not sure if you could use some help navigating life's challenges? Let's talk about the kind of support I can provide you. Bock a session with me to see if we're a good fit. Thank you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then discuss the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We can begin discussing your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with high acuity patients, I can help through acute struggles and anxiety, and when someone feels like they "have no coping skills" I also am able to help with grounding techniques and managing emotional regulation. Additionally, I love working with college students and adults navigating the life transitions and “adulting”.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with adults of all ages who are navigating the ever changing journey of life. I also enjoy helping those wanting to manage anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, drug/alcohol addiction, life transitions, grief, cultural issues, Neurodivergence, veteran/military support, LGBTQIA+ support, and dating. Often, clients feel stuck and don't know where to begin.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past five years. It’s helped clients challenge recurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact with one another. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a more relaxed, peaceful and less stressful life.
Motivational Interviewing
To help see where change is at for addiction, self-harm, and unwanted behaviors
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help explore mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. This has helped clients manage moods and improved relationships.