Melissa Williams, LPC, LPC — Therapist in Missouri

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I use client-centered methods of talk therapy. I support a wide variety of individuals navigating life's challenges with warmth and understanding.

My focus

I have worked with a wide range of individuals throughout my career. My youngest client was 3, and my oldest was in their 80s. However, I have found two specific populations of clients with whom I work best. The first being, the young child to young adult age range. I enjoy assisting those in their formative years.

My approach

My therapeutic approach varies based on each client's unique needs. I specialize in trauma-focused, client-centered cognitive behavioral therapy that adapts to where you are and what you need most.

My communication style

My communication style is calm and interactive. I actively listen and engage with you to build rapport and encourage open, honest conversation throughout our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was attracted to a "helping" career because of my base need to help others. While I do love sharing knowledge, that wasn't my perfect fit either... counseling and therapy, however, were a natural fit for me from the first day! And it has stuck!! I love to help others become closer to self-actualization!

My goals for you

I approach goal setting interactively. You define your goals for therapy, and I help break them into manageable pieces. I recognize that goals evolve over time, so we revisit them often to ensure they still fit where you are.

Our first session

I want to get to know that person. This is accomplished by me asking open-ended questions about the client's life, current feelings, reasons for coming to therapy, family, goals, likes and dislikes. The first session should never feel scary, but instead be a time in which the client feels they are heard and understood.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 5 more

Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Counseling from Missouri Baptist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melissa Williams