Melissa Tihinen, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, understands that therapy can be a pivotal resource for individuals navigating a variety of life circumstances. Clients often seek her support during significant transitions, relationship challenges, or difficulties in achieving their personal goals. Many have also become aware of concerning patterns in their interactions with others and reach out for her guidance. As a therapist, Melissa is dedicated to providing a secure and nurturing environment where clients can explore their concerns and work through obstacles to positive change. Her practical and collaborative approach fosters an interactive therapy experience. With advanced training in psychoanalysis and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Melissa specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, sexual assault/abuse, relationship difficulties, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and substance use. She utilizes a diverse toolkit of methods, incorporating relational intersubjective psychoanalysis, mindfulness-based therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy among others, to cater to her clients' unique needs.