Melissa Teasley

Therapist(she/her)

7 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My passion is to help individuals explore and begin to understand their mental health by helping them "connect the dots" of their lives. My mission is to help clients unravel the complexities of the human mind. I recognized the importance of delving into the past to illuminate the present and understand the “whys” behind the tangled web of thoughts and actions that shape our daily experiences. I am a very laid back therapist who provides a safe and nurturing space to explore your inner self. Please join me on this journey, where together, we can uncover the hidden truths, “connect the dots,” and have a deeper understanding of life.

My approach to therapy

I am a very laid back therapist who provides a safe and nurturing space to explore your inner self.

What you can expect from me

During the first session, I will discuss the process of therapy and confidentiality. I will get any missing details/information about the potential client. Then, I will ask the client just to share some things with me to build rapport and get to know each other.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Energetic, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
7 years of experience
Training
MC (Masters in Counseling) at Walden University
License type
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
Licensed in
Missouri
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Therapy methods
Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Jungian, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Attachment Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Positive Psychology, Relational, Behavioral Activation (BA)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy
Ages served
Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Languages
English