Melissa Valtierra, M.S. Ed, LMHC (IN), LCPC (IL), LPC (VA), NCC, CCTP, CTMH

Melissa graduated with her Master’s degree in School Counseling with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Purdue Northwest University and also has a specialist degree in School Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. She is licensed to provide counseling services in the State of Indiana and Illinois as she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. Additionally, Melissa is an EMDR Certified therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH). She is married and has two grown children.

Melissa provides individual counseling in a teletherapy format and believes that individuals desire to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives and that through the therapeutic relationship individuals can cultivate what is best within themselves to promote positive thinking and experiences even in the midst of challenges and difficulties. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults in the following areas:

• Trauma/Abuse

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Relationship Problems

• Communication

• Self Esteem

• College/Career

• ADD/ADHD

• Disabilities

• Parenting Issues