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As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 32years of experience, I provide therapy that is empathetic, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. In a safe and supportive space, we’ll explore your concerns, identify recurring patterns, and work together to create meaningful, long-term changes. I also focus on practical strategies for short-term relief, helping you build satisfying relationships, achieve your goals, and strengthen your emotional regulation. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and centered on helping you feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout your journey.

Hi. My name is Monique Branch, a licensed therapist that provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and encouraged as you navigate life's challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship concerns, personal growth, or difficult seasons in life, my goal is to help you build healthier connections with yourself and others. I believe in meeting you where you are, offering compassion without judgement, and working together to create a meaningful change. To me, you are more than a client, you're a person whose story matters.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with almost 20 years of professional work experience addressing a range of mental health issues across the lifespan. Most of my life was spent in East Tennessee but my career experience began in Virginia where I obtained my counseling license in 2014. In 2020 I moved to Yuma, Arizona, and am eligible to work with clients in both states.

Education and Credentials:

I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2003 from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. I soon followed it with my Master's degree in Counseling in 2007 at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2021 I received my School Counseling Certificate from the state of Arizona.

I am a licensed clinical professional with a background in healthcare leadership and patient-centered care. My background is in substance use and mental health. My practice focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based care in areas such as stress management, coping strategies, and navigating life transitions. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to achieve their personal wellness goals.

Melissa Dye is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of experience in behavioral health, counseling, and human services. She is licensed to practice in Virginia and Tennessee, and is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Melissa currently provides outpatient therapy services, working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Her clinical expertise includes comprehensive psychosocial, substance use, and trauma assessments, as well as trauma-informed counseling. She utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, CPT-Trauma (Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma), mindfulness, relapse prevention, and solution-focused techniques.

Throughout her career, Melissa has held diverse clinical and leadership roles across outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings. She has served as a clinical supervisor, behavioral health leader, and therapist working in collaboration with medical providers, court systems, and multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes working with individuals involved in the federal and state court systems, providing both treatment and expert evaluation.