Melinda DeBell

Thank you for taking time to learn a little bit about me. I am a compassionate listener who really enjoys guiding clients on their path to better wellness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey I practice a client centered approach using different techniques such as mindfulness, CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy and Creative Modalities to work on their therapeutic goals.

My educational background includes a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MFA in Fine Arts, and a certification in Education. Through my counseling career I have experience working with diverse populations and many different challenges life may bring.

I seek to partner with my clients on their therapeutic journey through a client centered holistic approach. I aim to support them in seeking their better self. I encourage my clients to practice self compassion, forgiveness, and build resilience in a nonjudgemental space. I strive to aid them in better recognizing and understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, emotions, emotional/behavioral responses, experience, and reflection. When helpful I offer my clients opportunities to use creative art activities to aid expression and healing.

The first session is a time to get to know each other a bit. I will ask some easy assessment questions to get a larger picture of what may have brought you to therapy and if I can help you meet your therapeutic goals.