Hello, Grow Therapy People! My name is Melody Pillow at Heart 2 Heart Holistic Counseling, LLC and I have real heart-to-heart talks with clients. I am a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker (LMSW/LCHello, Grow Therapy People! My name is Melody Pillow at Heart 2 Heart Holistic Counseling, LLC. Do you hesitate to go to therapy because you feel that you wouldn’t get much out of it? Are you reluctant because you don’t feel comfortable talking about your problems? Let me assure you I understand that therapy can be hard work and that your feelings are valid. I let you be in control of your sessions and adapt my style for what you need whether it be directive, non-directive, or otherwise. My specialty is working with women and men who suffer from childhood trauma. Together, we can work on identifying the root cause of trauma triggers and find healing from inner wounds. Using a Holistic Wellness approach we will address the needs of your mind, body, and spirit connection. I integrate a strengths-based approach that focuses on your uniqueness so that you can develop a stronger sense of confidence, and self-compassion. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming anxiety or depression, codependent relationships or parenting issues that stem from the cycle of abuse, I'm here to help restore your peace of mind. I also help pregnant women who suffer from postpartum depression, have difficulty bonding or attaching to their baby, or have other parenting problems which often stem from not having a healthy parent role model. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, we will delve deep into discussions so that you can overcome the pain and hurt that is holding you back from your best life. Let’s have a Heart 2 Heart Talk!
In our first session together we will start the therapeutic process towards your healing journey. ! I offer a warm and interactive approach where I will focus on what's important to you and support you in achieving your treatment goals. During our confidential conversations we will work together towards collaboration on your goals and objectives.
Additional Certificates: * Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International- I have over 18 years of home-visiting experience with pregnant women with babies and young children. My biggest strength is providing compassion, support, and guidance for the well-being of women and their families. * Infant Family Specialist (IMH-E) through the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health. I help women with positive parenting education, bonding-and-attachment issues, and understanding infant/child development. * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health (TF-CBT) Certificate- Counseling for the adult survivors of child abuse and domestic violence in families which entails validating the survivor's experience, managing the abuse from an adult perspective discovering their resiliency, and overcoming self-shame and blame.
I use cognitive behavior therapy for Identifying Automatic Thoughts: Learning how to help clients recognize and challenge automatic negative thoughts that lead to emotional distress. Cognitive Restructuring: Training on how to guide clients through reframing negative thoughts into more balanced and realistic perspectives. Behavioral Activation: Helping clients engage in activities that reduce depression or anxiety by increasing positive reinforcement through behavior changes. Exposure Therapy: Particularly for anxiety, this technique involves gradually exposing clients to feared stimuli in a controlled way to reduce fear over time. Problem-Solving Skills: CBT emphasizes teaching clients how to approach challenges in a structured way to foster more adaptive responses.