Melissa Thomsen

Accepting Clients

Hi, my name is Melissa Thomsen,and I am a counselor-in-training passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges.

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern in Leesville, LA
Supervised by Winnie Bien-Aime, MA, LPC-S

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s health issues, and relationship concerns. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, empowered, and supported in your healing journey. I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and strength-based practices.

My Background and Approach

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, trustworthy environment where you set the pace. Therapy with me is a collaborative and client-led process:there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. I believe in meeting each moment with openness and compassion, creating space for your authentic experiences to unfold without judgment. Whether we’re processing difficult emotions, exploring past experiences, or building practical coping tools, my focus is always on what feels most supportive and meaningful for you. I am trained in Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and Brainspotting, both of which support healing from trauma in a focused, gentle, and effective way. I currently provide therapy under clinical supervision, and offer sessions both in person and via secure telehealth, based on your comfort and preference. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a space to process and grow, I'm here to walk alongside you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I meet clients where they are, and together we explore patterns, build insight, and develop tools that align with your goals and values.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Abuse
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: Français
  • Rate: $30/session

Info

Email Melissa
1389 Entrance Rd
Suite F
Leesville, LA 71446

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