About
Since 2013, Melanie has been dedicated to creating a warm and compassionate space for individuals to find healing and peace. She specializes in working with adults and adolescents facing trauma and anxiety-related concerns, as well as co-occurring issues such as addiction, chronic pain, and mood-related challenges. Melanie also has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families, providing an affirming space for all. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Melanie's approach also incorporates expressive arts, sand tray therapy, and other creative approaches to help individuals heal from past traumatic experiences. The practice is located at 200 North Spring Street in Tupelo, MS, and can be reached by calling 1-662-371-1711 or booking online.
Insurance & payment
The Wellness and Counseling Center of Tupelo, MS accepts BlueCross and BlueShield, and also offers superbills for clients who need to submit their expenses to their insurance provider.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Superbills
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
A type of cognitive behavioral therapy specifically designed for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
A therapy approach that helps individuals process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their distressing effects.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
A type of therapy that helps individuals process and change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with trauma.
Somatic Experiencing
A gentle, body-based approach to treating trauma, which helps individuals regulate their nervous system and heal from past traumatic experiences.
Expressive Arts Therapy
A type of therapy that incorporates creative arts, such as drawing, painting, or music, to help individuals express and process their emotions and experiences.
Sand Tray Therapy
A type of therapy that uses a sandbox and miniatures to help individuals express and process their emotions and experiences in a non-verbal way.