I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. My undergraduate degree is in psychology from Luther College. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich counselor and Cognitive Processing Therapist. I have experience working with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families. I primarily utilize Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy approaches in working with clients, though I appreciate when clients are willing to collaborate with me to find what approach fits them best!

I am interested in learning each client’s individual story to help them identify personal strengths and rewrite their narrative. I do this by meeting clients where they are, whether that be through geek speak (i.e. Dr. Who, anime, comics, etc), sports talk, art, existential discussions, or relating through my therapy-assisting dog Buster.

Melissa is our resident CPT provider. Please contact our office if you have interest in engaging in this structured therapy.