MaryJo Melander

MaryJo Melander

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), SW (Social Worker)

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Abuse (childhood), Anxiety, Adoption, Body Image Struggles, Chronic pain, Depression, Faith Struggles, Grief, Infertility, Loss, Medical Issues – Acute or Chronic, Pain, Self esteem, Sexual abuse, Spiritual struggles, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Women’s issues, Work Issues, Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

Are you anxious and overwhelmed? Are you feeling alone? Are you grieving a loss? Are you parenting a child with complex medical issues? Are you depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? I want to create the space for you to share all of your emotions and problems so you can start living the life you dreamed of. I want to understand what you are feeling and I want to help you get to the place where things are better. I provide counseling for adult women and adolescents specializing in trauma, complex grief, depression, anxiety and Christian counseling.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in a variety of settings and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and Christian counseling. My approach is to lead with empathy and to help you feel understood, heard and validated. I have a gentle spirit but will also speak the truth with kindness. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to share your emotions while also providing practical tools for you to utilize. I want to help you understand your past so you can change your present and have hope for your future. I believe the most important part of therapy is establishing a therapeutic relationship and having the hope you can change. I am trained in DBT, EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health and Advanced Grief Counseling. I offer both in-person and telehealth services. Head to my website www.mjcounseling.net for more information.

Provider details

Website

https://www.mjcounseling.net/

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Female

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • Minneapolis
  • Eagan
  • Lakeville
  • Rosemount
  • Farmington
  • Apple Valley

Counties

  • Dakota

ZIPs

  • 55121
  • 55122
  • 55123
  • 55124
  • 55044
  • 55337
  • 55068

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • MN

Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)

  • 60 min

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Other Sessions

  • Telehealth

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

  • Adolescent (13-17)
  • Adult (18-70)
  • Senior (70+)

Special Populations

  • Healthcare Workers
  • Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
  • Ministry Leaders
  • Pregnant

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Strength-Based

Strengths

  • Abuse (childhood)
  • Anxiety
  • Adoption
  • Body Image Struggles
  • Work Issues
  • Women’s issues
  • Spiritual struggles
  • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Chronic pain
  • Depression
  • Self esteem
  • Stress
  • Faith Struggles
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Loss
  • Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum
  • Medical Issues – Acute or Chronic
  • Pain

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

No

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Patient led approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Evaluations

50-60 min 200.00

Individual Sessions

50-60 min $160.00

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross
  • Anthem

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:U of St Thomas/ College of St. Catherine
    • Degree:Masters Degree

Years In Practice

20

Therapist Type

therapist

License Numbers

    • Name:Board Certifications
    • Number:17391
    • State:
      • MN

Professional Associations

  • AACC
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