Domestic Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Anger Management, Divorce
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Melissa
Melissa Stanley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and teens of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds to manage anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, and adolescent struggles.
Melissa received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.
Melissa believes each individual is unique and listens to concerns from her clients' perspectives. She focuses on creating a treatment plan that is goal-oriented and accessible. If you are ready to start your mental health journey, reach out to Melissa today!
"As a multicultural counselor, I understand the importance of your perspectives being heard and understood."
Get to know Melissa
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
Melissa decided to become a counselor because of her early life experiences. During her childhood years, Melissa's immediate cultural environment lacked awareness of the benefits and deemed it as negative. As a young adult, Melissa tried therapy and was pleased with the outcome. Later, Melissa's work role consisted of interdepartmental collaboration with mental health teams for patient care. Melissa became inspired by that experience and proceeded to become credentialed.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Ages 13 and up with different backgrounds, ethnicities, and races, regardless of gender or gender preference.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am most excited to work with adolescents, regardless of gender, and women.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
It is okay to not be okay and seek help getting there.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
As I looked for an agency to join, I felt a genuine concern from Thriveworks at the start. Work-LIfe-Balance is important to me, and the Thriveworks model is for its counselors to receive the same level of care as their clients.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by possibilities. I am inspired by knowing the only barriers are those I create for myself. I am inspired by having loved ones to share my life with, and to help others achieve their goals.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect to feel safe, heard, and understood without judgment and unconditional positive regard.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want the individual to feel safe expressing their concerns and hopeful about a resolution.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
Clients should know that I go beyond "Talk Therapy" with out-of-office activities to aid in their goal achievement.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I engage is social activities with family and friends.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My consideration of others.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 4 years
- Graduating institute
- Capella University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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