Melanie Hanson, LPC — Therapist in Colorado

Hi there, I'm Melanie!

I'm an accepting therapist with a unique perspective on life and enjoy helping clients find humor and hope in their life.

My focus

I commonly work with adolescents, adults and couples. I am a neurodivergent affirming provider, LGBTQIA+ friendly and trauma informed. Issues I've commonly worked with is self-esteem, childhood neglect, addiction and ADHD.

My approach

I'm a person-centered therapist who believes the client knows themselves best. I'm here to model a positive and healthy relationship, provide space, and identify helpful coping skills as needed. Approaches I use include DBT, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing.

My communication style

My environment is light-hearted, respectful, validating and caring. I aim to hold space for clients where they are accepted exactly as they are.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy after my own positive therapeutic experiences. Holding space for someone and unconditionally supporting them in loving themselves is highly rewarding.

My goals for you

With clients, I like to make small achievable goals that relate to their overall life goals. Our small goals are stepping stones to the larger picture.

Our first session

Clients should expect an intake session to go over the relevant personal history and develop a 'road map' of how they got to where they are.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Education (MED) in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melanie Hanson