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10+ Years Exp - LPC
Melissa Cordell
10+ Years Exp
LPC
14 specialities
Accepts insurance
Telehealth appointments throughout
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LPC14 specialitiesAccepts insurance
Melissa Cordell
Thich Nhat Hanh says "The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom". These powerful words resonate with me when I reflect on my approach to therapy & what an honor it is to hold space for all of the people who have shared their stories with me through my 10+yrs working in the field. I believe very deeply in the power of language to give a voice to the voiceless, to gift understanding to the curious seeker, & help us all connect more openly & authentically with the world around us. Whether you're dealing with depression, processing a loss, managing anxiety, processing through work/relationship stress, or you're just looking for someone to listen & give feedback, I invite you to come with me on a journey to sit crooked & talk straight about whatever is weighing most on your heart & mind.
I consider it a breakthrough every time I hear a client say "Oh wow, Inever thought of it that way" or "No one's ever said it to me like thatbefore". As your therapist my job isn't to tell you what I think yourbreakthrough moment should look like, I'm just here to help you talk thingsthrough & your breakthrough moments will happen naturally. Every time youachieve a new level of awareness it opens up the possibility of a new wayof being in the world, we can celebrate because you're taking steps downthe path to change!
Lots of humor, rigorous honesty, incorporation of literature to help mebetter find the language to connect to your worldview, space to unravel &voice messy thoughts, & plenty of checking in throughout the process tomake sure this is still working for you every step of the way!
First session after intake typically consists of what's called rapportbuilding- so that's casual conversation about who you are & what you'reseeking out of therapy so I can get to know more about you & we can makesure we're well matched for the emotional journey you're about toundertake. If you feel the "vibes" are right, then hey that's great! Let'skeep going so you can get the most out of your therapy experience!
"I slept & dreamt that life was joy. I awoke & saw that life was service. Iacted, & behold I found that service was joy." - Rabindranath Tagore
When I read these words for the first time I cried, because I had FINALLYfound the language to express my core values & what has always inspired meto turn toward the therapy profession. Mental health is as vitallyimportant as physical wellbeing & my motivation is to make a safe space foryou to explore your mental health & what you want out of life through theart of skillful conversation. What motivates me most is YOU!
Highlights
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients who choose to work with me can expect first & foremost an empathetic,judgment fee space to tell your story in your own words so we can work together tobest figure out what it is you're seeking going forward. I believe there is immensepower in putting language to our experiences, & a skilled therapist should not onlyhelp you find the words to tell your own story, but they should also be equipt tohelp you grow in your awareness by offering constructive feedback & skillfulreframing of negative self talk narratives to help you better contextualize the worldaround you. My clients can expect plenty of laughter, sometimes tears, healthyvalidation, honesty, & plenty of space to have the difficult conversations & expressthe big emotions so you can continue to grow toward the healthiest version ofyourself.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy & Narrative Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The foundations of my therapeutic approach is very much informed by CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (CBT) which gives me the ability to work with people to buildawareness of cognitive distortions that keep us trapped in negative self talknarratives & anxiety spirals that only serve to exhaust us. My biggest strength isin building solid rapport with my clients so I can help you push back on blindspots & learn about the different ways of viewing the world to empower you to takecharge of the aspects of your life you can control, & learn to set down the weightof that which no longer serves you. Working with me you're going to get someone whowill listen to your whole story & will tell you the truth & push back when/whereit's needed while making sure you're feeling safe & respected every step of theway.
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