Hello, I am Melissa. I am an Licensed Professional Clinical Counsel (LPCC) aka a therapist in Ohio. I have been licensed since 2011 servicing a variety of people and ages. In the recent years I have worked in inpatient psychiatric care but am looking to get back to a more one on one approach again with a focus on adults between 19-55.
First session can be looked at as a getting to know you. I will ask a lot of questions to complete an assessment of who you are and what diagnosis and treatment would benefit you. During this I hope to also be building a treatment plan with you that fits your needs.
I think that my greatest strength is my ability to listen but also to assist with identify issues that maybe brought to the table.
Focusing on current issues and goals that one may have but struggling to accomplish or developing a path. This is brief therapy.
Learning how thoughts affect not only your mood but also your behaviors can help identify trends and improve self-esteem.
Helping you through the grief process by understanding the various stages and normalizing various thoughts and feeling someone may have. Providing you support during these difficult times.
Understanding that difficulties in life can leave scars or be viewed as traumatic and respecting boundaries and comfort of clients if they aren't' ready to engage in the topic is a necessary approach for me in my practice.