Melinda Lericos, LPC
About
Melinda is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with both adolescents and adults. Melinda seeks to utilize the strengths of her clients by incorporating empowerment, hope, mindfulness, and logic to aid in the development of skills and applicable solutions for each person’s unique challenges. Melinda’s passion is helping you develop a positive and healthy relationship with your body; from navigating pregnancy to postpartum changes, overcoming traumatic experiences, or struggling with disordered eating patterns by addressing concerns such as anxiety, low self-worth, and ineffective relational patterns.
She also has a passion for walking beside adolescents and teens as they navigate the complexities of school, identity, and self-differentiation. Melinda’s background and education in counseling and nutrition enable her to bring a well-rounded and holistic approach to the counseling relationship that balances the many aspects of the human experience. She is respectful and appreciative of all cultures, ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds of those she serves. Melinda is certified as a clinical trauma professional, EMDR therapist, and DBT therapist.
Melinda has worked within various mental health settings throughout her career. Currently she works as the primary therapist and group therapist at Thalia House as well as providing individual outpatient therapy at Resonate Relationship Clinic.
BS Food and Nutrition: Dietetics – Northwest Missouri State University
MA Counseling and Guidance – University of Missouri, Kansas City
EMDR Provider
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When you reach out to be I hope you first know that I understand how vulnerable it can be to seek out a therapist. I will ask some general questions to make sure we might be a good fit, and schedule a time to meet one on one. When you arrive at our office, Kim, our receptionist will have you complete intake paperwork. In the first few sessions we will go over your concerns and goals. Then We will work together to create a plan to move forward.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MA counseling and guidance. WMDR trained. Over 5 years in various levels of eating disorder environments.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
$150 for first session, $130 for following 50 Minute sessions. Payment due at time of service and claims I’ll be sent to your insurance carrier and processed with any out of network benefits you may have