Website
https://melissagendreaupllc.com
Melissa Gendreau
NCC (National Certified Counselor)
About
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa with over 16 years of clinical experience, a National Certified Counselor, and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. I work with adolescents (13+), adults, and couples, using a CBT- and DBT-informed approach grounded in a Christian worldview.
My faith has shaped both my life and my work for many years. I believe God meets us in our brokenness and invites us into healing, growth, and greater freedom. Two of my favorite Scriptures are Galatians 6:9 and Philippians 4:8; both remind us to keep doing good even when we grow weary, and to set our minds on what is true, honorable, and worthy of praise.
I incorporate Biblical teachings only as the client desires and is comfortable. For some, this means utilizing Bible passages and their day-to-day applications, along with Scripture-focused homework. For others, it simply means knowing they are working with a counselor whose values are rooted in a Christian foundation, even if faith is never directly discussed. My goal is always to meet each person with respect, clinical excellence, and care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
In addition to therapy, I also provide clinical supervision and consultation for mental health professionals.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Cedar Rapids
- Iowa City
- Marion
- Hiawatha
- North Liberty
Counties
- Linn
- Johnson
- Benton
ZIPs
- 52402
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- IA
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 60 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Telehealth
- Family Sessions
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Problem Focused Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Interventions for unhealthy patterns of decisions/behaviors
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Strengths
- Faith Struggles
- Spiritual struggles
- Women’s issues
- Self esteem
- Resilience
- Anxiety
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?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
60 min 175.00
Couples Sessions
60 min 175.00
Evaluations
60 min 200.00
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Blue Cross
- Molina
- Anthem
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum
- Other
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:University of Nebraska Omaha
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:University of Northern Iowa
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
16
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:001633
- State:
- IA
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
