Melanie Copeland

My communication style

You can expect to find safety in our sessions. My style honors and invites you to express yourself naturally. I listen to understand you deeply and validate what arises. I provide psycho-education, teach skills, and help you uncover truths by offering clinical insights.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been the friend who held space for those who are suffering and needed a safe place to share hard things. My heart is with those who are struggling or in pain, not out of sympathy, but out of the deep knowing that we all have the ability to rise above what threatens to break us.

My goals for you

I ensure I understand your specific goals for treatment. Sometimes clients are not clear at the start, but they usually have an overall sense of what they want to accomplish. Once we have that goal, we will create a plan of how we'll get there. We may use measures to track your progress, along with your feedback.

Our first session

Many clients come to therapy a little nervous—that simply makes you human. You can expect our first session to be a time for me to learn more about you and what is prompting you to start therapy. We can take our time and go at your pace. I want you to use this session to determine if I am a good fit for you.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Spiritual