Melyssa Agee Mares, LCSW, NM | Psychotherapist

About Melyssa Agee Mares

Focus areas

Alzheimer's Disease

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stress Management

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Psychoanalytic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melyssa Agee Mares

Hi there, I'm Melyssa! Are you a caregiver or older adult feeling overwhelmed caring for yourself and your loved ones? I offer a supportive, practical, individualized approach, focused on understanding your story. Let me "walk" beside you on your journey and help you find your best path forward. My focus Feeling overwhelmed with your caregiving journey, life transitions, or a diagnosis (such as chronic illness, dementia, or ADHD)? I offer validating sessions with empathy and nonjudgment; meeting you where you are so that you can manage parenting, family concerns, and transitions with greater ease. My approach I enjoy collaborating with my clients, helping them recognize and build their resilience, while teaching new skills along the way. Your story provides the context of where we begin. I use CBT to help you change your thinking or self-judgment; integrative, holistic therapy to focus on the "whole" you, and somatic therapy to create more peace. My communication style Communication during our sessions will be gentle, yet direct. I encourage open, empathetic conversations rooted in curiosity and honesty to help us avoid misunderstandings. I always invite feedback so I can better attune my approach to your specific needs. And, to keep things light, I like to bring a little humor! My journey to mental healthcare Growing up in a large family, I learned early on that humor and heart can bridge almost any gap. My journey into providing mental health services began in 2004, working as a case manager, social service director, and clinical director. I have both professional and personal experiences in caregiving and parenting children with neurodivergence.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Mexico

Education and training

New Mexico State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1174822811

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What practice does Melyssa Agee Mares work with?

Melyssa Agee Mares works with Rula Health - New Mexico.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melyssa Agee Mares?

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