Melisa Holdway

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Idaho. I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am currently working on a doctorate in psychology with a clinical emphasis. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider and see people for anxiety and panic disorders and OCD. I also see people for many other types of mental health concerns including ADHD, family concerns, chronic illness, trauma, and grief and loss. My focus is client-centered, which means I focus on you and your unique needs. I look forward to meeting you and am happy to join you in your journey!

I practice therapy that is rooted in existential theory which emphasizes that meaning is the substance of our lives and gives us a reason to do what we do. It focuses on the fact that people are unique and live within their own unique experiences. I make every effort to understand your experience in order to best meet your needs. I am eclectic in style so that each session is tailored to you in a person-centered way to meet your unique needs in that moment. I may draw techniques from various therapies as we work together to best help you reach your goals!

I practice individual and group therapy that assists clients in developing insight and building needed skills so that they can freely move towards meaningful goals and live true to themselves. Authenticity is an important part of life, and it is an important part of who I am professionally. It is also an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship! My goal is to create an environment where you can be open about who you are in order to discover who you might become.