Melinda Fedoris
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Pennsylvania. I have been licensed for over 20 years. I have an extensive trauma therapy background and have been certified as a trauma professional and EMDR clinician. I work from an inclusive platform for therapeutic relationships with clients. My Key Areas of Focus & Specializations are:
I work from a Health at Every Size platform and specialize in working with those in larger bodies and on breaking the diet mentality.
*Complex Trauma & C-PTSD: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and International Trauma Professional with extensive experience supporting individuals through severe, chronic, or developmental trauma. *Somatic Healing & Body Image: Specialized work in addressing body shame, body image concerns, and somatic disconnection through trauma-informed embodied practices. *Caregivers, Therapists, & Leaders: A dedicated focus on supporting educators, parents, and fellow mental health professionals—providing deep care for those who spend their lives caring for others. *Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) & Mood Disorders: Tailored support for HSPs, as well as individuals managing anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
First session
I have a very active therapy technique that provides an environment for expressing feelings and developing effective coping skills. I am client-focused and infuse humor as appropriate. I am also active in the use of Mindfulness techniques.
Strengths
It is essential for me to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive therapeutic space where clients of all backgrounds and experiences can feel heard, seen, and valued. I hold humor as one of the most essential parts to healing. As Samuel L. Pauker, MD, and Miriam Arond, quote in Psychology Today, There are 4 ways humor can have a positive impact on therapy: The power of perspective, Instilling hope, Creating connection and through Humor and humanity (“…I have witnessed many numinous moments in which a sense of closeness and deep humanity came from sharing something funny.”)
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adults navigating complex trauma, C-PTSD, and body-based or somatic disconnection who are seeking a compassionate, precision-driven, and collaborative therapeutic space. I particularly specialize in serving caregivers, educators, parents, and fellow mental health professionals—individuals who dedicate their lives to supporting others and require an authentic, trauma-informed environment to focus on their own healing, emotional regulation, and deep personal growth. I am an LGBTQA-affirming clinician and HAES advocate.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy. It can be extremely helpful to address negative self-beliefs, anxieties, and PTSD. I am EMDRIA certified. EMDR is a framework that can rewrite the negative imprints of experiences and neutralize the triggered emotions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy. It's based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). But it's specially adapted for people who feel emotions very intensely. DBT aims to help you understand and accept your difficult feelings, learn skills to manage these feelings and become able to make positive changes in your life. 'Dialectical' means trying to understand how two things that seem opposite could both be true. For example, accepting yourself and changing your behaviour might feel contradictory. I infuse DBT into most of my therapy work.
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Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC004156