Jacqueline Mellinger, NCC, LPC T

I am honored that you are here. My name is Jacqueline Mellinger, and I am a pre-licensed professional counselor. I understand that life is full of complexity, bringing both challenges and beauty, and I would love to come alongside you on the journey that you are walking. Your voice is important to me, and I believe that you have a story that deserves to be told.

My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, collaborative and client-centered, as I strive to meet you where you are. Whether you are experiencing a situational stressor, processing your history, healing from deep wounds, discovering your identity and beliefs, or hoping to live a life that is more aligned with your values, I would love to offer my presence. I believe that our relationships deeply impact our lives, from our earliest moments to our current surroundings. In the therapeutic relationship, I encourage exploration of attachments, identification of current patterns of functioning, asking hard questions, sitting with uncomfortable feelings, making meaning and identifying healthy ways of being that are authentic to who you are. My approach is largely guided by person-centered ideals, psychodynamic frameworks and ACT principles.

I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a National Certified Counselor. I have extensive experience in working with children, teens, college students and young adults both inside and outside of clinical settings, although I currently enjoy seeing individual clients of all ages over 10. In my therapeutic experience, I have specialized in working with matters related to OCD, relational dysfunction, grief, anxiety, processing of family of origin issues, identity development, exploration/questioning of belief systems or spirituality, women’s issues, and the unique challenges that individuals who are young adults or college students may face. If you feel that we may be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out to me, as I would be happy to make a personal connection while you explore the meaningful journey of therapy.