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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist. I love helping people of all ages heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.
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Melanie Shands
Therapist
8 years of experience
- Virtual & in-person
- Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
- Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
My approach to therapy
Everyone needs a safe space to be themselves with all parts of us accepted. I will work with you to help create a plan to meet your mental health needs. We will work collaboratively throughout the entire process.
What you can expect from me
Our first session will be the time for me to get to know you and what your goals are for therapy. I want to know how I can support you so you get the healing you deserve.
About me
- I identify asCaucasian, Woman
- My style isEmpowering, Open Minded, Affirming
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience8 years of experience
- TrainingMSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Missouri - Columbia
- License typeLCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri)
- Licensed in
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
- More specialtiesADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
- Therapy methodsMotivational Interviewing, Play, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Care typesIndividual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
- Ages servedAdults, Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Infants / Toddlers
- LanguagesEnglish
- Location307 South West Street
Nixa, MO 65714