About
My name is Melanie Shands, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a Registered Play Therapist and EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist. I work with youth and adults in Missouri to help them reach their goals and improve their mental health. I believe every person has the ability to heal and improve their mental health when provided with a therapist who is invested in their success and takes the time to teach skills and process feelings, thoughts, and life events. I enjoy working with children and teens, as well as adults in all stages of life. I am trained in a variety of methods to help clients heal from trauma and learn how to take control of their healing. My communication style reflects the unconditional positive regard I have for my clients. I am open, honest, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. It is important to me that my clients feel accepted, heard, and free to be themselves. My approach to therapy is, first and foremost, client centered. After determining the goals and individual needs of the client, we will discuss the treatment modality that fits best. I use various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.
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| Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
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| Expertise: | ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Veterans |
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