Melanie Towne - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

11 years experience

About Melanie Towne

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of South Dakota. My background includes working with ages 10- to 17-year-old individuals in a psychiatric facility. I also have experience working with the elderly in the nursing home setting. I have 13 years of experiencing related to providing therapy to others. I enjoy working with individuals’ caregivers seeking to learn coping skills to prevent burnout, supporting people through their personal grief & bereavement experience, and folks adjusting to different life roles related to aging or illness. I also enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with depression, self-harm, and aggression. I have also worked with families to improve family dynamics and over all relationships. I have worked with youth involved in the court system here in South Dakota to navigate the system and make behavior changes. I also have experience and knowledge related to chemical dependency as well. In my time I have done individual counseling, family counseling and group therapy.

I believe in person-centered, self-directed care. You are the expert in your own life, and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. My approach includes evidenced based techniques like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed, and Solution Focused counseling. I also value the importance of developing and strengthening a personal narrative through psychodynamic, supportive therapy. Together we will discuss your preferences, map out your goals, and determine the best way I can approach our counseling relationship in order for you to meet them.
I enjoy working with individuals to help encourage them and provide support to help them overcome what they feel are the areas the need assistance. I feel that everyone has strengths to build on to conquer anything.

Licenses

CSW-PIP

3565

Professional experience

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Self-harm

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I feel like Melanie understands what I feel and makes it make sense. She has been helpful in every way and I love that she also gets my humor and personality”

“She is great”

“Melanie is very kind and offers me new perspectives on things. She is amazing!”

“Melanie is very kind and smart! She helps me talk through things thoroughly and is good about finding resources for me for certain situations. I have a great relationship with her and appreciate her insight very much.”

“Melanie is always accommodating. She understands life being complicated and is willing to work with you and listens.”

“Melanie is great. I came back on Better Help for her”

“Melanie shows constant support and empathy. She has helped me through a lot and I wouldn’t be where I am without her!”

“Melanie is just great! I really appreciate all her help!”

“Melanie is honestly the best person I could imagine for a therapist. She is understanding, validates my feelings, and helps me work through what I need to. She also has a great sense of humor and I trust her 100%.”

“Melanie is very respectful and responsive and so far helpful. Looking forward to working with her more.”

“Melanie is always super helpful. She knows how to encourage and validate me. I would recommend to anyone!”

“She has been a great help!”

“So far Melanie has been been great to work with. She's very understanding and considerate of my schedule. I love that I can message her at any time of the day and there's always a response within a very reasonable time.”

“I feel very comfortable talking with Melanie. She has been a great help to me and is very responsive, compassionate, and helpful!”

“Melanie is amazing. We have been working together for a few months now and the difference in my mental health is incredible. I genuinely enjoy her and our sessions are a high point of my weeks!”

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