Melissa is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) in the state of Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University, with additional graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her dual licensure reflects her passion for working not only with individuals, but also with couples and families.
Melissa works with children ages 7 and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Her areas of focus include anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, communication difficulties, boundaries, and addiction and recovery. Her training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, solution-focused therapy, and Gottman Method interventions for couples.
Melissa believes counseling should provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change. She values the therapeutic relationship and enjoys helping clients recognize their strengths, develop healthier patterns, improve relationships, and find practical ways to move forward.
Melissa honors and respects the individual beliefs, values, and backgrounds of every client. She welcomes people of all faiths and beliefs and provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where each client’s worldview is respected.
Areas of focus
- Children ages 7 and up
- Couples and relationship concerns
- Marriage and family therapy
- Addiction and recovery
- Play therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- EMDR therapy
- Grief and loss
Accepted Insurance:
Pending credentialing
Interested in working with Melissa?
Schedule a phone consultation with Cornerstone to explore whether Melissa may be a good fit for your needs.
