Hello, I'm Melissa, a dedicated therapist committed to helping you explore your unique path towards personal growth and positive change. In my therapeutic space, I aim to provide a welcoming and accepting environment, fostering collaboration and creativity. As your therapist, my goal is to assist you in shifting your mindset and behaviors, facilitating progress towards your goals. Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns or striving for personal development, together, we can work towards positive outcomes on this transformative journey of self-discovery and growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will get an introduction to each other. I will complete an assessment to better evaluate your mental health needs as well as other factors that have and continue to impact your wellbeing and stability.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength as a provider is providing a caring and compassionate environment that is nonjudgmental. I strive to keep my practice person centered to ensure that we are working together to meet your desired therapeutic outcomes.
About Melissa Carr
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through the implementation of CBT principles, I've found that tailoring treatment plans to each client's unique needs and circumstances is paramount. By collaboratively setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals, clients have been able to track their progress more effectively and stay motivated throughout the therapeutic process.
Strength-Based
Strengths-based treatment is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying the inherent strengths and resources of individuals rather than solely concentrating on deficits. It emphasizes collaboration between me and the client to build on existing strengths and promote empowerment.
Trauma Informed Care
This approach has fundamentally transformed the way I interact with and provide therapy to clients who have experienced various forms of trauma. Embracing trauma-informed care required me to significantly shift my perspective. Instead of asking "What's wrong with you?" my focus shifted to "What happened to you?" This change in mindset enabled me to approach clients with empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of their experiences.
Supportive
I've provided compassionate and effective support to individuals seeking mental health treatment. Through a client-centered approach, I've worked collaboratively with diverse populations to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
