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Melissa Nord
Counselor, LMHC, TIYT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1609 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste 120, Ankeny, IA 50023
Not accepting new clients
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I am a compassionate and open-minded therapist, bringing a friendly, easy-going, down-to-earth style that leaves room for both serious discussion and humor. Believing that the client-therapist relationship is a critical component for healing, growth, and change to take place, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients feel safe and comfortable.
My areas of focus include anxiety, sexual abuse and other traumas, body image and disordered eating, relationship issues, and general life adjustments. I often use non-traditional approaches of mindfulness and meditation, yoga, and art and writing in the therapeutic process.
I would be honored to walk alongside you in exploring life's challenges, identifying what's truly important to you, and creating goals that may lead you to a more fulfilling life. My hope is for you to achieve balance, to be at peace with yourself and your current situation, and to simply BE you.
Call or Email Melissa Nord now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 379-8240
Let's Connect (515) 379-8240
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Alliance Select
- Blue Select
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health Alliance
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Midlands Choice
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Melissa Nord
Counselor, LMHC, TIYT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 001724 Melissa Nord
- Certificate from Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy (TIYT) 2018
- Attended Drake University, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Balance. Breathe. Be., LLC
1609 N Ankeny Blvd
Ste 120
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 379-8240Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 379-8240
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Melissa Nord
Counselor, LMHC, TIYT