Melissa Dreher

Counselor, LMHC

Feeling isolated, stuck in a rut or like you don't matter in the world? My approach is to empower clients in order to change negative patterns and learn to make meaningful connections with others in order to heal from painful experiences. I believe that the strength of the therapeutic relationship is necessary for clients to feel safe enough to make changes in their lives. In a supportive, affirming, and non-judgmental relationship, clients experience interpersonal growth, develop healthy copings skills, and learn how to respond differently.

I work with adults on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, behavior problems, family conflicts, marital difficulties, parenting skills, grief/loss, life transitions, self harming behaviors, self esteem, and anger management using different counseling techniques.

In addition, I focus on overall wellness and prevention by offering opportunities to learn meditation, guided imagery, visualization, and breathing techniques.

 
 
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 Currently accepting the following clients:

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My Areas of Specialities

 

Specialities

  • Mood Disorders

  • Addiction

  • Trauma & PTSD

 

Issues

 
  • Alcohol Abuse

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality

  • Chronic Impulsivity

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Domestic Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Emotional Disturbance

 
  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Infidelity

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Oppositional Defiance

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harm

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Substance Use

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Transgender

 

Therapeutic Approaches

 
  • Art Therapy

  • Attachment-based

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Dialectical (DBT)

  • Family / Marital

  • Family Systems

  • Gestalt

  • Humanistic

 
  • Interpersonal

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Relational

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Trauma Focused