Melissa Allinger

At Mindful Aspirations Counseling, we specialize in clinical therapy with a strong focus on providing compassionate, personalized care. Our goal is to assist and advocate for individuals within our community, empowering you to achieve meaningful and realistic goals. Together, we will construct, assess, and adjust these goals as you progress, ensuring a collaborative and supportive journey toward mental and emotional wellness. We are committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the understanding that it’s OKAY not to be OKAY. Our team works with adults, teens, and adolescents, specializing in a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, neurodivergence, other mood disorders, trauma, and LGBTQ+ matters. We utilize a wide range of psychotherapy treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, and family-focused approaches. Our therapeutic techniques aim to help clients improve emotional regulation, address cognitive distortions, build coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness for healthier, balanced lives. In our confidential environment, we foster open, honest dialogue that encourages creative self-expression and emotional growth. We work closely with clients to break down internal barriers, making space for positive behavioral change and lasting mental and physical well-being. We encourage self-care practices and focus on the journey of healing, knowing that every step, big or small, is worth celebrating. At Mindful Aspirations Counseling, we are here to support you every step of the way, working together to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve a more fulfilling, balanced life.