Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Springfield, MO 65802
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My name is Melanie Shands, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a Registered Play Therapist and EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist. I work with youth and adults in Missouri to help them reach their goals and improve their mental health. I believe every person has the ability to heal and improve their mental health when provided with a therapist who is invested in their success and takes the time to teach skills and process feelings, thoughts, and life events. I enjoy working with children and teens, as well as adults in all stages of life.
I am trained in a variety of methods to help clients heal from trauma and learn how to take control of their healing. My communication style reflects the unconditional positive regard I have for my clients. I am open, honest, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. It is important to me that my clients feel accepted, heard, and free to be themselves.
My approach to therapy is, first and foremost, client centered. After determining the goals and individual needs of the client, we will discuss the treatment modality that fits best. I use various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Elevance
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2018014703 Melanie Shands
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Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Veterans
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Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (636) 429-4035
Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Additional Location
Moberly, MO 65270
(636) 429-4035Nearby Areas
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Melanie Shands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW