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Life can be hard. Maybe you're a parent struggling to understand what your teen is experiencing. Maybe you are a young adult struggling to understand where you fit in this world. Wherever you are in your journey I am here to help you find the path that fits your needs.
I am a LGBTQA+ competent therapist who uses a strength-based, person centered, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. I work to create a supportive environment and adapt my practice to each individual to help them achieve their goals.
I believe the best insight comes from within, you are the expert of your life. Let me help guide you through the confusion and pain that may arise along the way. Together we will find the tools and techniques that you can carry with you after our time together.
Where would you like to start?
About
About My Practice
I came into this work experiencing my own mental health struggles throughout life. I want to help others realize their potential and experience growth in whatever form that comes to be for them. My goal is to meet you where you're at and to help you find the path that leads to where you want to go.
I use an eclectic style pulling form many different theories of counseling such as: Humanistic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, and Systemic. I use techniques that help you build the skills you need be successful and process through your emotions.
I am an EMDR in training therapist. This means I have completed the initial training and am working on my consultation hours to become fully trained. EMDR can be a very helpful form of therapy that makes it possible to process past experiences without having to share all the details.
I have been in this field since 2017. I have experiences working with children, teens and adults, in individual and family settings. I have worked with individuals transitioning, individuals with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
About Me
Hi! My name is Melissa Good. I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling at Saint Martin's University and my BA with a minor in gender studies at University or Washington. I am a mom of 2 young adults. I know first hand the struggles of single parenting. I have experience supporting one of my children as they went through gender transition and watched as them grow into the amazing person they were always meant to be. My youngest is in high school and we have experienced all the challenges of attending school virtually during the pandemic. What a time!
I enjoy getting out into nature whenever possible. I find the trees bring me peace and heal my soul. I love animals and have 1 dog, 2 cats, and an axolotl. At the end of the day you can usually find me decompressing with a good movie or book.
Services
Individual 45 Minute Session $150
Individual counseling sessions are available in person at my Centralia office or via telehealth for anyone in Washington State.
These sessions are your time to sort through whatever is on your mind. We can work on coping skills, interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression. Tell me your goals and we will work together to accomplish them. You are the driver of your treatment and I am here to help guide you along the way.
Family/Couple 60 Minute Session $175
Family and couple sessions are available in person only at my Centralia office.
These sessions are a time to explore communication between couples and family members. We can work on changing the ways you communicate and identifying family members roles and how the influence your relationships. Family's are a system and there needs to be good communication for that system to work effectively.
Group 90 Minute Session $25
Group sessions are offered when there is at least 3 individuals interested. Groups are a 6 week commitment. See group page for more details.
Billing
Private Pay
I use Stripe to process all credit, debit, or HSA/FSA cards. I also accept cash at time of service, after the initial session, though I require a card be kept on file.
Reduced fees available
Insurance
I do not accept Insurance at this time.
Superbills available upon request.