Melanye Morris
I have a collaborative style that respects your autonomy and builds on your strengths. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress management; anger management and emotional regulation; chronic pain and health conditions (including tinnitus); and life transitions and adjustment challenges.
I provide brief, practical therapy for adults of all ages who are ready to better understand their emotions and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I also welcome veterans and military families, people working through grief or addiction, and those who want to bring spirituality into their healing.
First session
In our first session, we will talk about what has been challenging for you and what you'd like to work on-even if you are not sure yet what that looks like. I'll ask questions to understand your situation, and together we will identify 1 - 2 concrete goals we can start working toward immediately. You will leave the first session with at least one practical tool or perspective shift you can use right away. First sessions typically last 45 - 60 minutes.
Strengths
My greatest strength is meeting you where you are while helping you move forward. I’m skilled at breaking down complex emotional and behavioral patterns into understandable pieces, then giving you practical tools you can use right away. I combine warmth with structure, so you’ll feel supported while also seeing real progress. Our work together will be collaborative, honest, and grounded in evidence-based approaches like CBT, REBT, DBT and mindfulness.
Ideal clients
It is easy to feel overwhelmed at times and feel stuck. Old ways of coping aren’t effective. The coping may even have negative consequences making matters worse. Let's discover another way. Let's not waste another minute.
Origin story
Years ago, I went through a rough season in my life and felt stuck. Therapy opened me up to new perspectives, and that was freeing. It was truly a game changer. I know firsthand how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for help, and how much relief comes from being heard. I became a therapist to offer others that same experience.
Treatment methods
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Unhealthy thought patterns can be detrimental to overall goals and keep one stuck in old patterns. Challenging these thoughts and coming up with a balanced and flexible thought has been a game changer.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In this busyness of life it can be difficult to just be in the present moment. Often we run on fumes and don’t even focus on unhelpful behaviors or attitudes because we don’t see it. Stopping and utilizing mindfulness and meditation techniques can help slow the pace and give more time in between being triggered and reacting.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Managing emotions can be a full time job. DBT has come up with effective coping in the moment to take the air out of intense emotions.
Motivational Interviewing
I’ve found motivational interviewing helps determine and strengthen overall motivation to change a behavior or attitude that is keeping you from obtaining goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- AlabamaLicense 4591C