Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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My name is Melinda Noel and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania but have enjoyed some schooling outside of my home state. I received my Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. I then went on to obtain my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. I’ve worked in other’s homes with reunification, in an office setting as a practice manager, as a counselor and as a clinical supervisor, to name a few. I have an extensive background in treating children and adults that have been through trauma. I have several certifications in trauma because I feel it is so universal. Most of us have dealt with something traumatic in our lives whether it be a car accident, the loss of a loved one, an attack, a divorce, etc. Unfortunately, many of us will experience numerous trauma’s in our lives, and let’s face it, trauma is not an easy thing to overcome. Along with specializing in trauma treatment, I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and adjustment to life transitions to name a few. As of more recent years, I have taken a passion to educating people on healthy boundaries and conflict resolution skills. This proves especially helpful to those struggling with unhealthy relationships and people that are uncertain of healthy ways to handle conflict or confrontation.
I believe that a person’s view of the issues is most important. It is our job as counselors to then help people identify patterns in unhealthy behaviors or additional issues that may be important in treatment, but you know you best. That means that whatever it is you feel is a problem, I will take it seriously and work towards improvement. I love the idea of a counselor being available whenever someone needs help the most – in the moment or as close to the moment as possible.
I’m excited to get started with you and am confident you will feel comfortable, supported and motivated throughout our time together. Let’s get started!
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Melinda Noel is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, a credential that reflects advanced clinical training and state licensure (PA LCSW CW019200).
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
Over 16 years she has worked directly in clients’ homes supporting reunification, managed an office as a practice manager, served as a counselor, and acted as a clinical supervisor. She brings extensive experience treating children and adults who have experienced trauma and holds several trauma-related certifications.
Her clinical work also addresses depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life transitions. In recent years she has focused on teaching healthy boundaries and practical conflict resolution skills, which she finds especially helpful for people navigating unhealthy relationships or uncertain about how to handle confrontation.
Melinda centers the client’s perspective in therapy, helping people identify patterns of unhealthy behavior and other issues that may be important in treatment while recognizing that clients know themselves best. She treats whatever a person brings to therapy seriously and works toward meaningful improvement, and she values being available to clients when they need help – in the moment or as close to the moment as possible.
She looks forward to beginning work with new clients and is confident people will feel comfortable, supported, and motivated throughout their time together.
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