Melissa Hill, LCSW, St. Charles, IL

About Melissa Hill

Focus areas

Couples Therapy

Hypnotherapy

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

EMDR Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Family / Marital

Coaching

Hypnotherapy

EMDR

Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Hill

Melissa is the Founder of SCAT and a licensed Psychotherapist, Transpersonal Coach, EMDR Specialist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist serving individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. She has worked as a therapist in various capacities since 1992. While she describes her treatment model as eclectic, she uses a psychodynamic approach with her clients most often. The basis of a psychodynamic perspective involves diving into unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we’re not fully aware) in order to explore childhood experiences which are crucial in shaping the adult personality. Melissa uses various techniques, like EMDR, to bring unconscious beliefs to the surface in order to rewire the brain and thus help clients change those behaviors that no longer serve them. These tools work best with those suffering from addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related illnesses. For those who are interested, Melissa also offers heart-centered hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is a safe process to access inner strength and wisdom while in a relaxed state. Conducting psychotherapy in a hypnotic state allows one to bypass their mental defenses and go straight to the source of their pain. Clients with treatment-resistant depression, trauma/PTSD and psychosomatic complaints report greater results following hypnotherapy sessions. Melissa received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She graduated cum laude and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Psi Chi National Honor Societies. Her undergraduate honors thesis was later published in two psychology journals. In 1992, Melissa graduated with an M.S.W. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Melissa learned her clinical skills during her internship at the Institute for Juvenile Research wherein she was trained in the Internal Family Systems Model by its founder, Dick Schwartz.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hypnotherapy

Mental Health Problem

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hypnotherapy

Office location

Melissa Hill, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

St. Charles Advanced Therapy

311 S 2nd St, St. Charles, IL 60174

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Education and background

Practice names

St. Charles Advanced Therapy

Education and training

University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Social Work
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's)
University of Illinois, Chicago, Internship in Internal Family Systems Model

Awards and publications

Melissa was a Member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Psi Chi National Honor Societies.
Melissa Received a Certificate in Transpersonal Coaching and PTI Leadership from the Wellness Institute.

NPI number

1467734178

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What practice does Melissa Hill work with?

Melissa Hill works with St. Charles Advanced Therapy.

Where is Melissa Hill's office located?

Melissa Hill has 2 office locations in St. Charles, view full addresses on Melissa Hill's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Hill?

Melissa Hill frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Hill on their profile.