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Melissa Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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1692 Northeast Lynda Lane, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Let's Connect (458) 236-3084
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Being told your voice is not valued because you’re young is the worst. Your voice matters. Often as a young adult/teen/child, we’re told, “just do it,” and “that’s just the way it is.” Or maybe you’re the parent wanting to connect with your child and asking yourself, “what happened?” I am here to support Gen Z and/or their families with each family member finding their voice, being seen for their individuality, and fostering reconnection with one another and your family’s roots/values. Every voice in the family matters and is valuable and strong and I would be honored to support your quest in nurturing this personal/family growth.
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved here to live a more holistic lifestyle. Being raised in a multicultural area allowed me to learn and develop an open-minded, growth perspective toward people of all backgrounds and lifestyles. I carry this open minded thought process into sessions honoring the client’s truth and desires for therapy.
In sessions I offer a multi medium approach collaborating with the client and family to guide the direction of therapy and to provide interesting (and hopefully sometimes fun!) therapy-based activities. I am currently a therapist at Transform for young children, teens, and young adults who is stoked and honored to support your needs in therapy.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- AllCare
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareOregon/JCC
- Elevance
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Moda Health
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Regence
- Out of Network
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Melissa Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Lauren Hornbeck (Oregon / C5801) Melissa Howard
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- ADHD
- Parenting
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Transform Youth and Family Counseling
1692 Northeast Lynda Lane
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(458) 236-3084Email me
Additional Location
Transform Youth and Family Counseling
122 NE Beacon Drive
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(458) 236-3084Nearby Areas
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Melissa Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA