Melinda Abernathy-Pippel is a licensed counselor with extensive experience dedicated to transforming the lives of her clients. With a focus on adult and elder populations, she supports those battling anxiety, depression, and grief while navigating life's intimate relationship challenges. Melinda approaches therapy from a deeply caring and attuned perspective, believing that everyone has a unique story that deserves to be heard in a safe space. Her mission is to foster positive change and restore balance, drawing upon her training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR for trauma, mindfulness-based approaches, and family systems therapy. Melinda's clinical experience with St. Joseph Mercy's Palliative Team further enriches her ability to support families and individuals in crisis. She is particularly passionate about assisting those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety due to life transitions, and caregiver support. With a wealth of expertise in bereavement, panic attacks, OCD, sexual abuse, and LGBTQ issues, Melinda is committed to helping her clients identify and overcome the roadblocks that hinder them from living fulfilling lives. Her genuine dedication to the well-being of her clients drives her to work diligently towards helping them achieve their personal goals.