Melissa Woody
LCPC-c
Biography:
Melissa believes people who have experienced trauma are among the bravest, most resourceful, and most resilient individuals you will meet. At the same time, trauma can leave people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to live. It can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with no clear path forward. In trauma therapy, Melissa sees herself like a trusted climbing partner. She is here to help you find your path, offer support when the climb gets steep, and help you enjoy the view as you experience growth and healing.
Specializations:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex trauma
Religious abuse
OCD and body dysmorphic disorder
Attachment concerns
Anxiety
Depression
Emotional regulation
Education:
M.S., Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, University of Southern Maine
Links and media:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz
Symptoms of Religious Trauma https://www.empathyparadigm.com/religioustrauma
Group Power and Control Wheel https://www.empathyparadigm.com/powercontrol
The Complex Trauma Podcast by Sarah Herstich
Special Interests:
Melissa loves baking and thinks cinnamon rolls are a love language. She enjoys jigsaw puzzles, reading novels, and birding. She also likes to relax by watching TV- especially cooking competitions, Jeopardy, and NFL games (go Seahawks!). She has a dog and a cat.
Modalities:
With a trauma-informed lens, Melissa likes to use aspects of Internal Family Systems, therapeutic play, expressive arts therapy, narrative therapy, guided meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.