Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and substance use disorder professional in the State of Washington with over 15 years of experience. I have worked primarily for the military so I am very familiar with the military culture and lifestyle. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, midlife/existential crisis, divorce, career changes and parenting struggles.
My therapy style is open, nonjudgmental, interactive and I seek to empower clients. I specialize in CBT, motivational interviewing but I also incorporate family systems theory. I believe you’re the expert in your own life and I am just here to help you along the path that would make you the better version of yourself. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. This is your therapy and your time. Building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can be comfortable, open and honest is first and foremost.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. The fact that you’re reading this is the first step in healing and growing. I commend you for taking the next steps to seek help to be the best version of yourself!
I look forward to working with you!
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Melissa Maynes is a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a credentialed substance use disorder professional practicing in Washington with over 15 years of experience. Much of her work has been with military clients, so she is well acquainted with military culture and lifestyle.
She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT-related matters, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Her therapeutic approach is open, nonjudgmental and interactive, with an emphasis on empowering clients. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing while also integrating family systems theory into treatment when it is helpful.
She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert in their own life, and she aims to guide and support clients along the path toward a healthier, more satisfying version of themselves. Dialogue and treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s specific needs, because this is the client’s therapy and their time.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients can feel comfortable, open and honest is a primary priority. Seeking help takes courage, and she commends anyone taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes.
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