Melissa Autry

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, developmental trauma, PTSD, relationships/family issues and adjustment/stress. I have a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and hold licensure as a professional clinical counselor and dance/movement therapist. I have extensive experience working in outpatient, day treatment, residential, school-based, human services and mobile crisis settings.

I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach with a focus on human development, attachment and the impact of trauma. I interweave somatic, creative and cognitive modalities to address clinical symptoms and social emotional functioning. I have specialized training in evidence-based methods, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.

Together we can explore big emotions by focusing first on regulating the nervous system. With your openness and curiosity, we will embark on a journey of discovery, reflection and empowerment. You will dive into past experiences somatically as well as explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe environment. I will challenge you to try inventive ways to manage struggle. I will meet you where you are now and walk beside you as we move toward where you hope to be.