Melissa Alford-Snyder
Both my personal experience of coming out of daily anxiety, and decades of supporting clients who were able to do the same, leads me to be confident in working with new clients who want change in their lives.
I have a passion especially for those who have experienced destructive or abusive relationships in their family, intimate relationships or even within a religious organization.
I have a passion especially for those who have experienced destructive or abusive relationships in their family, intimate relationships or even within a religious organization. Healing, peace and joy are possible.
First session
The first 6-8 minutes of a session will include a welcome, overview of the session and a quick review of practice policies, which I'll have sent to the client prior to the appointment. I'll share the objective of me gaining an understanding of what the client is wanting, invite them to share what's led them to start counseling, and finally work together to develop potential goals.
Strengths
Creating a warm environment, while using humor and evidenced-based strategies is a strength of mine which allows clients to achieve the change they desire.
Ideal clients
Individuals who are driven to take that next step in being free from daily anxiety and depression, wanting to better understand family patterns, and the continued impact of past hurts and trauma are an ideal match with my experience and style. Evidenced -based strategies are a big part of what I share in sessions. Sessions are filled with warmth and humor, while still doing the work to achieve a client's goals.
Treatment methods
Strength-Based
Identifying client's current strengths and using them as a foundation to build additional skills to achieve desired goals
Psychoeducation
Sharing with client evidenced based strategies to help better understand the science behind reactions, feelings and behaviors of self and others, thus allowing for the option to make changes
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Using strategies to help client be present focused, taking a break from the worries of the future or regrets of the past
Christian Counseling
To the level desired by the client, integrate scripture and prayer into therapeutic interventions, including with clients recovering from religious abuse who also want to maintain a relationship with God
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Used to identify, challenge and replace thought patterns which are negatively impacting emotions and behaviors
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Parenting
Postpartum
School Issues
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Child or Adolescent
Licensed in
OhioLicense E.0006325