*Melanie is currently only taking previous clients and is not accepting new clients at this time.

Office Hours

Mondays: 10am - 7pm

Insurance Accepted

BCBS PPO
Aetna
​Optum
For as long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in people's stories. Wherever I went, whether it was the grocery store, church, or an airport, I was always people watching, wondering where they came from and where they were going. 

I'm still interested in people's stories. Especially YOUR story. I believe that by sharing our stories and allowing someone else to sit with us in our pain, we can find hope and healing.

I want more than anything for you to step into my office and feel safe and secure. No judgments. No criticism. Just a non-biased listening ear. 

As a wife and mom of two active middle schoolers, I'm acutely aware of how busy life can be. It's easy to take care of everyone else but ourselves. If you are struggling to work through something, I encourage you to make yourself a priority and schedule an appointment. You are worth it!

I can't wait to meet you and hear your story. ​​

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Specialty Areas

  • Affair Recovery
  • Betrayed Spouse Recovery
  • Anxiety
  • Grief after loss
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Enneagram Work
  • Coping Skills
  • Codependency
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Divorce
  • Addiction

​Training and Experience

  • Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - Capella University

  • Board licensed by the state of Illinois in Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Founder of New Hope Counseling Center - est. 2015
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  • Approved Clinical Supervisor through the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

  • 12 years of experience as a therapist​
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  • Teacher - Divorce and Relational Recovery Workshop (Willow Creek Community Church)

  • Gottman Method - Couples and Addiction Recovery

  • Gottman Method - Trauma and Affair Recovery
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  • International Critical Incident Stress Management - Grief Following Trauma and Assisting Individuals in Crisis​