About Therapy

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You’ve probably heard the old cliché, “Happiness is a choice.” But what if you feel like making the choice to be happy feels like trying to move a mountain?

I am here to make those mountains feel more like manageable steps on an escalator, helping you find realistic and accessible ways to feel more satisfied, more connected, and more like yourself.

Together, we will laugh, re-evaluate, gain insight, and find practical ways to improve your mental health.

Let’s Create Lasting Changes Together

Most of my clients come to me after trying other therapies that helped them learn a lot about themselves – but didn’t offer the tools to use that knowledge.

That’s where my collaborative approach comes in.

Together, we’ll use your brain’s natural resources to define your goals, choose the methods that work for you, and set a realistic path toward the changes you want.

What Our Sessions Will Look Like

We’ll take an approach to therapy that is straightforward, kind, honest, creative, and just a little irreverent.

We won’t spend all our time repeating stories of your past (although we’ll definitely honor where you’ve been).

Using Solutions-Focused Therapy, I’ll help you find one small, achievable step you can take right now to start improving your situation.

We’ll also talk about what you’ve tried and what has been working well for you because it’s important to celebrate your achievements and acknowledge how far you’ve come!

About Melissa Stricklin, MA, LPCC

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I am a Queer, Neurodivergent “ExVangelical” who loves fantasy novels and hates camping.

I know from experience that it is difficult to find a Neurodivergent-affirming therapist. The first “Neurodivergent-affirming” therapist I ever saw suggested I stop using all electronics after 6:00 pm every day (who does that?). My mission is to be the therapist I needed when I was younger.

I blend my extensive training and experience as a therapist with my personal journey as a Neurodivergent adult, helping you learn how to work with your Neurodivergence rather than against it.