Melissa Justis, M.Ed, Ed.S, LMHC
Therapy, to me, has always meant a place of both growth and healing.
Melissa Justis has immediate openings for telehealth only.
Melissa Justis earned her M.Ed and Ed.S. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Her professional interests include working with individuals and couples who have experienced crisis, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other adverse life experiences. Other areas of interest include collaborating with schools to provide outreach, education, and support for youth.
Therapy With Me:
Life is ever-changing. Sometimes it feels chaotic and at other times we just feel stuck. Therapy, to me, has always meant a place of both growth and healing. Whatever the goal may be, it means being willing to sit with “our stuff”. I began my career in the helping profession to empower others, and now I realize truly what an honor it is to help clients work through unique challenges in a safe and confidential space.
I started my professional journey with the same goal I still have today. To help people become the best version of themselves. My approach to therapy is overall client-centered. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and I encourage them to grow and change through a collaborative therapeutic process. Life can be unpredictable and messy. Together, we can work to shift patterns and grow our understanding of their development. I work with diverse populations to achieve goals and healing, while highlighting personal qualities and strengths.
Often, the most difficult part of counseling is this: Getting started. Let’s navigate through this together. Call me at 352-559-5574.
Education:
- M.Ed and Ed.S in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – MH18763
- DBT Skills Training Marsha Linehan
- Certified Crisis Intervention Counselor
- Florida Crisis Response Team Member
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
