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Melanie Huska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LGSW (she, her)
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Saint Paul, MN 55114
Let's Connect (651) 412-4984
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My passion is working with college and university undergrad and graduate students and faculty. I come to therapeutic work after training and working as a professor of Latin American history, and I am excited to support students and faculty in a different way. I view therapy as a critical component of wellness, which is essential for true accessibility at all levels of higher education. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, identity formation (gender, sexuality, race, general), imposter syndrome, stress, lack of coping skills, grief, self-esteem, and body image.
As a former historian, I’m deeply curious about the ways the past shapes and informs present emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and I'm always attentive to the role of systemic and social barriers at play. I draw on a variety of modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student or faculty member in the state of Minnesota, please reach out to see if we might be a good fit.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melanie Huska now - (651) 412-4984
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Minnesota / 30478 Supervised by Stephanie Dietz (Minnesota / 26354) Melanie Huska
- Attended University of Minnesota, MSW, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Imposter syndrome
- Lack of coping skills
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 412-4984
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Melanie Huska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LGSW