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Melissa Ann Lentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
South Bend, IN 46616
Let's Connect (574) 263-0102
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Will power and determination sometimes aren’t enough. That’s because we all have an unconscious, emotionally reactive brain that can sometimes sabotage us. These are the roots of why human beings can get stuck in their journeys, and why we struggle to embody the changes we know we “should” be making. I utilize EMDR and other neurobiological/cognitive strategies to help transform and reorient subconscious parts toward becoming inner allies for our higher selves. I am honored to be a gatekeeper for these powerful tools and I am ready to share! I can meet you where you are at, with multiple practice locations and Telehealth options
I have been in direct practice for 10 years and in those years I have firsthand experience helping others work through different life challenges. I have worked with DCS families, hospice and home health care, and SMI (seriously mentally ill) populations. I am most recognized for my skills in helping people recover from childhood abuse and trauma.
Most importantly, I have been there. I was hospitalized with severe mental illness in my teens and many professionals had the bar set pretty low on how much I might recover. I have flown over the bar, and I deeply believe in each human beings potential to do so, and I have worked hard to collect and utilize the tools for healing beyond limits.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Ann Lentine now - (574) 263-0102
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Insurance
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Meritain Health
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Melissa Ann Lentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Indiana / 34008000A Melissa Ann Lentine
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from NASW
- Attended Indiana University South Bend, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- end of life/hospice issues
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- research background in spiritual/religious coping
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (574) 263-0102
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Melissa Ann Lentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW