Racheal Melo MSW, ESMHL, AAI-S

The decision to enter therapy is a big one and it can feel daunting. I admire and honor the courage it took for you to land here today! Do you struggle with anxiety and self-doubt affecting your relationships and ability to make decisions? Do you feel overwhelmed by living up to the high expectations yourself or others have placed on you? I wonder if you find yourself isolating, lashing out, and second guessing...wondering if things will ever get better. Now, more than ever people are feeling uncertain about how to move forward, thrive in their relationships, and live a life worth living. << . >> How Can I Help? Emotional Distress - learn specific skills to regulate your emotions, manage distress, and improve interpersonal relationships. Safe Space - Bring whatever it is that is important to you and let's look at it together. Process. Feel. Heal. Anxiety - with CBT and DBT we can work together to learn what anxiety is, how it does and does not serve you, how to cope with it, and decrease the distress of anxiety in your life. Depression - Together we will discuss how depression affects your life and find small victories in change to improve your functioning, increase motivation, and connect with others and yourself. Self Worth - Challenge unhelpful, often long held negative beliefs about yourself and gain a deeper understanding of who you are at your core. Improve your self esteem and self worth as you move closer to living within your values. Let's Also Dive Into... Coping Skills Parenting Life Transitions and Challenges - big decisions and work/school issues. Complex Relationships - communication, grace and understanding. Trauma and Healing Adult Independence from Emotionally Immature Parents Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation. What is Creative Therapy? The creative process helps us gain insight into our feelings and experiences, fostering self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth. Creative therapy incorporates art, music, animals, journaling, body movement and more to help access the sub-conscious, process experiences, and connect with your most authentic self. ======= *Equine Assisted Psychotherapy* (EAP) A unique and transformative approach to mental health. EAP harnesses the intuitive and non-judgmental nature of horses to facilitate therapeutic experiences. The horse's sensitivity and responsiveness serve as mirrors, reflecting and amplifying emotions, allowing clients to explore and process feelings in a dynamic and experiential way. EAP is powerful and goes beyond traditional talk therapy, offering a holistic and enriching journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. *I am trained for Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality.*