There are times when we may need support to gain insight and find creative solutions to our challenges. I look to meet people wherever they are on their journey and walk for a while, along-side them. As an art therapist, I believe in the power of creative expression and the role that it can play in self-awareness, growth, and healing. Let's Collaborate. I use art making as a mode of expression and fertile space for creative problem-solving. I found this outlet at a young age and went on to stu...
My therapeutic process is rooted in the values of openness, acceptance, and collaboration. I believe that accessing what genuinely exists inside ourselves helps us to know who we really are. I draw from various therapeutic approaches, focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection, to illuminate underlying issues, free up blocks, and heal old wounds. My goal is supporting clients in their efforts to discover and become more fully the person they were created to be. Being a recreational triathlete a...
I earned my master’s degree in social work, with a concentration in mental health, from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at UIC in 2017. Since then, I have worked in multiple settings, including residential treatment, schools, and traditional clinical placements. I have a passion for doing this work and absolutely love my job. I have worked primarily with adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds, and I am excited to work with clients from all walks of life, whether they are on s...
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I am a part of a cooperative of independent clinical counselors that value kindness, curiosity, and integrity. With an inclusive lens, I make use of psychodynamic and mindfulness-based forms of therapy. As a relational practitioner, I support my client’s growth toward more resilient, insightful, compassionate lives. My clinical interests include working with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and depression. In addition, I have extensive experience working with individuals facing severe mental...
Melissa Koontz, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, is passionate about treating adolescents, young adults, and adults with various mental health concerns. She specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, body image, anxiety and stress, trauma, relationships and attachment issues, and life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of a safe and collaborative relationship with the client, and hopes to empower her clients to take meaningful steps towards change. In...
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