Melissa Meengs, MSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Meengs

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Anger Management

Life Transition

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Family Systems

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dialectical (DBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Meengs

Thank you for reaching out; taking this step is commendable, and you deserve to feel good about it. I've never encountered anyone with something "wrong" with them. My experience spans a diverse range of individuals with various needs, all united by the profound impact of their life experiences. These experiences shape thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that can be challenging to comprehend. Discussing these events in a safe, non-judgmental environment can be incredibly healing. Simultaneously, it's crucial to address immediate symptoms of emotional distress and develop skills to tolerate difficult conversations. I enjoy guiding and coaching my clients on practical coping skills, ideally able to be implemented after our initial session. My practice is built on a solution-focused and trauma-informed approach, emphasizing clients' existing strengths and skills as a foundation for growth. I aim to provide ongoing resources and connections for continued learning after our work together concludes. My general style is informal, incorporating humor and positive reinforcement. I am certified in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy and have extensive experience working with individuals who have faced difficult experiences. I frequently recommend resources such as Bessel van der Kolk's work on trauma, Dr. Ramani Durvasala's work on relationship dynamics, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and the Gottman Institute for relationship dynamics. Having spent years working in schools with K-12th graders and as an experienced parent and grandparent, I am adept at working with children of all ages. It can be difficult to engage younger children through telehealth, and in some of those cases, I would prefer to work with parents directly and incorporate the child into sessions. My ideal clients are ready to deepen their understanding, gain knowledge and skills, and learn to feel better on a daily basis.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

University of Michigan, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033711965

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What practice does Melissa Meengs work with?

Melissa Meengs works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Meengs?

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