Description: Using a collaborative approach, she works closely with you to provide a positive therapeutic experience. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she provides for many different populations of adults, couples, families and children with the belief that change and healing is possible - no matter the past. She can work with you in a more immediate solution-focused way to address a crisis, or at a deeper level to meet goals for long-term issues. As a Certified Addictions Counselor for nearly 20 years, she emphasizes progress, not perfection, and incorporate a non-judgmental attitude for those affected by substance issues.
She utilizes an affirming, reality-based approach to counseling based on individual needs using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, 12 Step, or stress management. In addition to talk therapy, She is a Board Certified/Registered Art Therapist and trained in Sandtray Therapy. Visual expression is a powerful tool for concerns difficult to verbalize.
EMDR relieves trauma and anxiety reactions and has been invaluable in my work with military, their families and other survivors. Learn to change your thinking, manage your emotions and accept your best self.
Description: Programs that provide diagnostic and treatment services for individuals whose psychiatric problems or other emotional difficulties are not severe enough to require 24-hour care but who can benefit fro...
Melanie Mills, LPC, CACII, ATR-BC