About New State of Mind Therapy
About Melissa
I am a fully licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and General EMDR Practitioner, with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. My career began in 1991 and has given me the opportunity to serve individuals across a variety of healthcare and mental h
I am a fully licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and General EMDR Practitioner, with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. My career began in 1991 and has given me the opportunity to serve individuals across a variety of healthcare and mental health settings.
My educational background includes an Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health from Maysville Community and Technical College, a Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Master of Social Work from Campbellsville University.
For nearly three years, I worked at Comprehend, where I served as the Coordinator and Primary Therapist for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs. Through this work, I supported individuals experiencing severe mental illness as they worked toward greater stability, independence, and success within their communities.
My experience also includes working extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. As a General EMDR Practitioner, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move forward in their lives.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a place where you can simply be yourself. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood.
My approach is collaborative and individualized. Together, we identify meaningful goals, work through challenges, and take practical steps toward healing, growth, and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Heal. Grow. Thrive.
Services
Everyone’s journey is unique, and therapy should be too. At New State of Mind, I provide compassionate, personalized care to support you through trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, helping you heal, grow, and thrive.
Specialties:
- Trauma & PTSD
- EMDR Therapy
- Couples/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety/Stress Management
- Self-Esteem Issues
Approach to Therapy
Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, I help clients develop the insight, coping strategies, and
My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, I help clients develop the insight, coping strategies, and tools needed to promote healing, personal growth, and lasting well-being.