Melissa Doten

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing mental health counseling since 2018. I have experience working with individuals and families across the lifespan in both healthcare settings and community mental health. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and parents navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and other emotional and behavioral difficulties.

My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and supported in a space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we can explore the challenges you are experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move toward meaningful change.

I have specialized training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and have a particular interest in supporting young children and their caregivers. I also enjoy working with older teens and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply not like themselves. My goal is to create a supportive and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.

My approach combines evidence-based treatment with genuine connection. I support clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, life transitions, and trauma-related experiences, drawing from strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches. I tailor therapy to the person in front of me, because no two people—and no two stories—are exactly alike.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a foundation for our work together. I’ll spend time learning about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to gain from counseling, while also giving you the opportunity to get to know me and my approach. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll begin identifying your goals and discussing how I can best support you on your journey.