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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 practice encompasses a broad collective from trauma, women's life transitions, adult ADHD, Anxiety, Family of Origin work and overall wellness.
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.
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 am skilled in the treatment of individuals who are unable to resolve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-image/body image, and stress that are negatively impacting their lives. I am an LGBTQA-affirming clinician and specialize in treating educators and other therapists.
Other specialties
I identify as
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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August 9, 2025
Melinda is so personable, kind, understanding and smart. I feel like she really gets me, and understands what I'm trying to say, even when I don't fully understand. I feel really grateful working with her on the journey to understanding my feelings better.