I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2013. I have a total of 15 years of counseling experience and have worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including isolation/loneliness, self-love, life purpose, guilt and shame, self-harm, emptiness, chronic pain/illness, women’s issues, abandonment, workplace issues, and control issues.
My counseling style is warm-hearted and collaborative and I provide an atmosphere of empathy and non-judgment so that clients can make their own decisions and choices. My approach combines talk therapy and psychodynamic therapy to help you achieve a happier and more fulfilling life.
I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better. But I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. Much of my availability is during weekdays, but I check messages every evening, including weekends.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Chronic pain illness and disability, Control issues, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
FL LMHC MH13617
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Very understanding person
Written on Sep 16, 2019 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks
I've had a number of therapists in my life, Melinda is the first one that I have connected with in many ways and many levels. She is very understanding and helpful. She guides you in ways that you would have never thought of. She understands your goals and helps you or guides you to them. I think Melinda is outstanding in so many ways.
Written on Aug 05, 2019 after therapy with Melinda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Wonderful counselor. I immediately felt comfortable with Melinda and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Jun 24, 2019 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Melinda was easy to talk too and readily available upon my request. I have walked away with clear actions to support myself and also improve my relationship.
Written on May 05, 2019 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue