Melba Buchanan, LPC-MHSP

My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore who they have been, who they are and who they want to be. I work with clients on a variety of issues, including self-esteem, cultural trauma, racial identity, relationship distress, depression, anxiety, boundaries and trauma.

A necessary part of change is self-awareness. I partner with my clients through cognitive behavioral therapy skills, motivational interviewing and client centered approaches. We will work together to identify and challenge thoughts and behaviors, work on coping skills and reframe any thoughts or beliefs that do not serve who you want to become. I also use a good dose of humor. Working on our stuff is difficult, sometimes it helps to laugh.

I look forward to helping you achieve the level of peace that you deserve.

Insurances Accepted: 

BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, UHC, Optum

$175/session (without insurance)

Demographics: 

Adults

Communities: 

Faith Based Affirming

LGBTQ+ Affirming

Military Life Experience

Sex Positive

Body Positivity

Experiences: 

Addiction, Alcoholism, Anxiety, Body Image Issues, Career Counseling, Cultural Trauma, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Emotional Regulation, Gender Issues, Grief and loss, Life Transitions, Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Assault, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Diagnosis: 

Bipolar Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Major Depressive Disorder

Adjustment Disorder

Psychosis

Modalities: 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)

Mindfulness

Grounding

Narrative

Solution Focused

Client Centered