New to Grow
My name is Melissa Powell and I am a licensed mental health counselor and master's certified addictions professional in Florida. I have experience in severe and persistent mental health issues, homeless population , criminal justice population and those suffering with addictions. I have worked in a private practice setting for over 12 years dealing with issues related to, but not limited to, substance abuse, codependency, gaslighting, coping skills, issues surrounding self esteem and self confidence, anger, anxiety and depression. My passion is the underserved communities, those that aren't being heard and need someone to listen and understand.
During the first session, I like to get to know you, find out what brought you into therapy and what your goals for therapy are. I also like for you to get to know me and my style of therapy.
My approach is direct but kind. I am not here to make you feel bad or to call you out. If there are inconsistencies, I may bring them to your attention but with solutions not criticism or judgement.
My goal is to work with individuals who have issues they may be afraid to express or those who haven’t been heard in the past. I want to provide insight and assist through tough journeys. An ideal client is one who is underserved but dealing with the bulk of societal, family, and other relationship stressors. I have built my practice on Addiction and the criminal justice population but have been able to provide assistance with coping skills, reduction of mental health symptoms, anger management, reduction of grief, and overall comfortability being in your skin with techniques outlined in cbt and solution focused therapy modalities.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cbt provides patients with insight on how they think affects feeling and then behaviors. By helping with self talk, better outcomes occur.