Melissa Balent

My communication style

I am open, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and accepting. I engage collaboratively in sessions with active empathetic listening, thoughtful questions, and reflections to support growth and insight while building adaptive coping skills. I walk alongside you and work at your pace, supportive of your values.

My journey to mental healthcare

Therapy made such a difference in my own life, and I wanted to improve the lives of others. What drives me is the importance of connection in mental well-being. When we choose therapy, we make the courageous choice to reduce suffering by processing pain and becoming healthier and stronger.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is collaborative. Together, we discuss your main concerns, what issues are most important to you, and what interventions may best address your goals and symptoms. As therapy progresses, we reflect on how it's going and work together on next steps based on your feedback.

Our first session

When we meet for the first time, we get to know one another and build a therapeutic relationship, explore concerns and background information, and develop a plan that makes sense for your needs. Please feel free to ask questions, discuss your needs, and describe what brings you to therapy and what you'd like to be different.

I identify as...

• Female, Cis
• Caucasian or White
• Christian, Non-denominational