Melanie Shands, LCSW, MO | Psychotherapist

About Melanie Shands

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Stress

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Shands

My name is Melanie Shands, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Missouri State University. I am a Registered Play Therapist and an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist. I work with youth and adults in Missouri to help them reach their goals and improve their mental health. My approach My therapy is client-centered. After identifying the client’s goals and needs, we discuss the treatment modality that fits best. I use modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My focus I believe every person can heal and improve their mental health with a therapist invested in their success who teaches skills and helps process feelings, thoughts, and life events. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults at all life stages. I am trained in various methods to help clients heal from trauma and take control of their healing. My communication style My communication reflects unconditional positive regard. I am open, honest, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. It’s important my clients feel accepted, heard, and free to be themselves. My journey to mental healthcare My interest began when one of my children received a mental health diagnosis. Finding care was daunting, and I educated myself quickly. I started working in this field to help other children and parents find needed support. The more I learned, the more my passion for helping people heal grew. I believe everyone can better their lives with the right tools, and I am honored to be part of that journey. My goals for you I work closely with clients to determine their strengths, needs, and what they want to achieve during our time together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Missouri

Education and training

Missouri State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1871855684

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What practice does Melanie Shands work with?

Melanie Shands works with Rula Health - Missouri.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Shands?

Melanie Shands frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Shands on their profile.