Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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License Info
178009275
Bio
Specialties: Anxiety, ADHD, adoptions, at-risk youth, anger management, academic underachievement, body image, boundary setting, behavior modification, creativity expressive arts, coping skills, couples therapy, children, communication, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, caregiver stress, college & career counseling, dual diagnosis, divorce/children of divorce, domestic abuse, depression, emotional & behavioral issues, eating disorders, family therapy, grief & loss, group facilitation, impulse control, life transitions/adjustment disorder, learning disabilities, mood disorders, meditation, mindfulness, oppositional defiance, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting issues, psychological testing, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relational issues, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sleep/insomnia, stress management, teens/adolescents, trauma, time management
Melissa earned her Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Melissa has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has extensive experience with crisis intervention, grief & loss, body image and DCFS involvement. Additionally, Melissa’s experience includes work with elementary, middle school and high school students experiencing familial changes including death, divorce and parental incarnation. She has also worked in residential settings with adolescent girls experiencing eating disorders.
Melissa believes in the creative process of therapy while utilizing a variety of modalities including art therapy, client-centered and strength-based. She is genuine, has unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding throughout the therapeutic relationship. Melissa believes that with the right tools, individuals can move through life’s challenges to live the life they desire.
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Payments Accepted
Cash, check, type of insurance, credit cards
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Hours
8am - 8pm
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Addiction
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Adolescents
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Adoption
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Eating Disorders
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Educational Therapy
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Family Conflict
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Herpes and STD Counseling
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Hypnotherapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Men's Issues
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pet Therapy
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Play Therapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Premarital Counseling
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Problem Gambling
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Psychoanalysis
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Psychopharmacology
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Relationship Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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