Melinda Newman

My communication style

My communication style is open, calm and nonjudgmental. I want my clients to feel safe and open to sharing their story with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always wanted to help others from a young age. I started working in children's mental health and wanted to become a therapist. I enjoy seeing clients achieve the goals they set for themselves and start to have an understanding of what and why they are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes.

My goals for you

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These modalities help me and the client move towards trust and being able to meet their goals in treatment.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual