Melissa Recasner
Melissa Recasner
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My name is Melissa Recasner and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas, working with clients via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Jungian Therapy; to help guide my clients through their healing journey. I have experience working in a variety of different settings. I have worked in a women’s shelter for domestic abuse/sexual abuse survivors, psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment centers, and group private practice.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend time building our rapport and making our initial connection. This provides me with insight and a better understanding of the direction that we should go.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I was raised in a family that did not promote the discussion of feelings. Therefore, I believed that emotional suppression was how people handled many situations. Living with this state of mind prevented me from understanding all of my emotions and feelings, thus leaving me frustrated in my relationships. I became a therapist because I want people to feel empowered, have a voice, and understand why they react the way they do in certain situations. I want to teach people how to listen to their inner needs and begin to work towards a fulfilling life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
During our sessions, my approach is one of a collaborative and engaging approach, as I believe that my clients have the necessary tools within self to resolve areas of concern. We will work collaboratively to identify what goals you want to achieve through the therapy process. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes of your struggles and develop effective coping strategies to help you achieve your goals and find lasting relief.
About Melissa Recasner
Melissa Recasner offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is designed to help individuals understand, regulate, and utilize their emotions to foster personal growth, improve relationships, and alleviate psychological distress.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and their ability to grow and understand themselves, through self-discovery and self-acceptance. Person Centered progresses at the client's pace.
Eclectic
Uses a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches to tailor treatment to a patient's need.