Melissa Sperry, LMHC, IA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Sperry

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Suicidal Tendencies

Anxiety

Domestic Violence

Women's Mental Health Issues

Childhood Trauma

Sleep Problems

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Sperry

Hi there, I'm Melissa! If you are seeking to get back to a place where you can enjoy life again, then start here! I enjoy working with individuals & couples on addressing stress, relationships, BPD, parenting, domestic abuse, anger & self-esteem, to name a few. Often, clients reach out to me because they are struggling with life's challenges and just need extra support. My focus Because no two clients are alike, I take a client-centered approach. My focus is shaped by the client's past experiences, communication style, challenges, stressors, emotional barriers, and overall goals. Once we identify the root cause, we will collaborate on the best path forward. My approach I became a counselor because I know how difficult and overwhelming it can be to open up to someone new. Therefore, we can start gradually and work within your comfort level. Within the first few sessions, we will focus on getting to know each other and your goals. My communication style My greatest strength is communication and understanding. I focus on understanding your perspective before I provide feedback. My goal is to build a healthy dialogue, so clients don't feel like it's an interview. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a counselor started when I volunteered as a victim advocate for the county's Victims Assistance Unit. From there, I earned my master's in clinical counseling and secured an internship with an intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment agency. From there, I enjoyed working within both private practice and military agencies. My goals for you To move forward and start making progress, we will break down big objectives into manageable steps. There will always be roadblocks (fear, resistance to change, negative thoughts, triggers, etc.), but I will guide you through and teach you how to overcome these issues.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Iowa

Education and training

Bellevue University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1881204691

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What practice does Melissa Sperry work with?

Melissa Sperry works with Rula Health - Iowa.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Sperry?

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