Melissa Jo Bleiler is an accomplished Marriage & Family Therapist, holding an MS and credentials as a LMFT and LPC. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, focusing on women's issues, relationship challenges, and sex therapy. Melissa's approach is centered on meeting each client or couple exactly where they are and guiding them toward their desired outcomes, whether that means alleviating symptoms of anxiety, enhancing relationships, or exploring various aspects of their identities, including sexuality, gender, and career paths. With expertise in the alt-sex community, she provides a generalist perspective as well as specialized support for relationships. Melissa is adept at helping clients navigate feelings of being stuck or confused in their lives, fostering insight through a client-centered methodology. Her therapeutic arsenal includes EMDR for trauma, creative and experiential therapies, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). As a kink- and poly-affirming counselor, she is deeply committed to maintaining confidentiality and embracing open acceptance. Clients can expect a blend of compassion, humor, and understanding, as Melissa believes that even the absurdities of life can lead to purpose and fulfillment. She looks forward to connecting with clients to support their journeys.