Empowering Minds Counseling

"I've seen Melinda now for almost 6 years. I had tried 7 other therapists in the area and never felt 100% comfortable like I do with her. I have had issues where I needed to be seen quickly and instead of making me wait to our next scheduled appointment she has picked up the phone from her own home and walked me through emergencies. She takes the care to listen to what I am feeling and helps me learn how to healthily cope with instances in my life. I personally love to see little Ms.Stella (the dog) in the office. She makes me smile every time I see her. Truth be told I owe Melinda alot more than just a 5 star review on Google. She's helped me more than I can ever thank her for."

"Super Shady... brought my daughter there twice. We were originally told our Medicaid insurance was accepted. After the second visit we were contacted by the receptionist who was clearly calling from a car telling us our insurance would not cover the whole cost of the visit. She claimed there was a copay that needed to be made in cash. Medicaid never has a co-pay..NEVER, and the cash thing seemed like a total scam. Well, we never went back, I never dropped off a pile of cash to the receptionist and now about 2 years later they just withdrew money from my bank account. I don't believe this is even legal in any way. I am following up with my attorney presently."

"Melinda is one of the best counselors I have had the pleasure of working with! She has a way about her that makes it easy to open up to and trust. It's like talking to my best friend. She is easy going and not uptight. She gives you honest feedback that is therapeutic to the healing process. She is a real person and I love that! I have significantly improved since seeing her for the last year and my life has greatly improved because of it! Thank you Melinda!!!!!!!"

"I was very resistant to going to a counselor when I first came to EM, having multiple short visits with counselors that didn’t stick prior. That changed within the first hour with Melinda. She creates a very welcoming and homey atmosphere that promotes easy and healthy communication. She handles negative thoughts and attitudes hastily, and leaves no room for self doubt before leaving her office. She also does a very good job maintaining structure of the conversation, while also leaving room for the client to articulate and move at their own pace. Melinda is free spirit and one of the most self-empowered people I know, I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who they hope to feel is truly on their side."

"I have seen Melinda for a few years now. She has helped me over come so many struggles, and fears. The office is very calm, and relaxing and she is very easy to talk to! If I ever have an issue she will always make time for an appointment even if it’s a phone call. I am truly thankful for her and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her help. I will never see another therapist. She is by far the best one I have ever seen, and will continue to see. Highly recommend!"