Melanie Pignotti LCPC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Empowering women to navigate burnout, boundaries, and life transitions. Together, we will build resilience and reclaim your voice.

Counselor in Elgin, IL

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Services

About My Clients

I help women who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected inside. My ideal clients are high achievers, people-pleasers, and mothers navigating burnout, life transitions, or past trauma. You struggle with setting boundaries, quiet your own voice to keep the peace, and carry the weight of everyone else's expectations. If you are ready to break free from perfectionism, heal your relationship with yourself, and step into your power, you belong here.

My Background and Approach

In our sessions, I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with evidence-based mindfulness practices. CBT allows us to identify, challenge, and reframe the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that trauma leaves behind. Together, we look at how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors, giving you practical, actionable tools to break free from cycles of anxiety, guilt, and survival mode.Simultaneously, mindfulness helps us bring your nervous system back into balance. Trauma lives in the body, often showing up as chronic stress, restlessness, or emotional numbness. By practicing mindfulness, you will learn to safely ground yourself in the present moment, develop self-compassion, and regulate difficult emotions without judgment.Every client’s journey is completely unique. Because of this, I collaborate with you to pace our work in a way that feels safe, supportive, and entirely empowering. Whether we are helping a child express complex emotions or helping you reclaim

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that healthcare—including mental health—is a fundamental human right, and I am deeply committed to social justice, equality, and creating an inclusive world where everyone can live authentically and safely. My worldview is guided by empathy, community care, and a deep respect for diverse lived experiences. While I am not religious, I consider myself a deeply spiritual person; I find profound connection and meaning in the universe, the energy we share, and the beauty of the natural world. Nature is my sanctuary, and I love spending time outdoors recharging.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCPC, State of Illinois · #180.012957
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
16 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Ascension

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

Location

Primary Location

Elgin, IL 60124
9046105181
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.0470275°, -88.3821989°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 185/session

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