ABOUT

MELISSA AUSTEN,

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

& Registered Play Therapist

A B O U T M E

Melissa Austen,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker &
Registered Play Therpaist

Hi! I'm Melissa. I have fifteen years of expertise working with children, adolescents, and their families. I also work with adults with mood disorders and life adjustments.

I have worked in outpatient treatment centers and school-based counseling departments.

Using a combination of diagnostic interviews, individual sessions, and parent sessions, I assist parents to support their child to reach their full potential.

M Y A P P R O A C H

An Individualized Approach

I individualize my approach to meet each client's needs by using Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and by integrating complementary techniques of other approaches.

I am comfortable using play therapy and talk therapy with all ages. Using a combination of diagnostic interviews, individual sessions, and parent sessions, I enjoy assisting parents in supporting their child to reach their full potential.

I am not afraid to laugh, cry, scream, and be silly with each and every client on their journey of healing.