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Melissa Wooden

VA LPC 0701008440

Credentials

VA LPC 0701008440

NPI Number

1932750270

Location

Virginia

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

3 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

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About Melissa Wooden

I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorder, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced issues with substance addiction.

My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

My therapeutic style consists of helping you gain insight and the necessary tools to help you make positive change in your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LPC

0701008440

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Depression
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“She always gets to me quickly and she does seem to appreciate the fact of what her job is. Good woman all around.”

“Melissa Wooden is really special. She helps you through your highs and your lows. And remains having the same attitude. I really appreciate that she makes me feel seen and heard. It's almost like talking to a best friend every week. I've really loved my time with Melissa Wooden and would highly recommend her to anyone.”

“I love her she listens and ask questions afterwards to see my point of view ❤️”

“She is great”

“I like Melissa. She's great! I love talking to her, she actually listens. It's like talking to another regular person, and not a doctor.”

“Very good therapist!”

“Thank you for the support.”

“Melissa is the best ‼️”

“This is my first therapy ever. I find Melissa friendly and supportive and I think she helps me think about myself more kindly. I am always nervous and criticize myself and I had felt helpless recently but now I am more hopeful that things might change.”

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