Melissa Kappes is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Codependency, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Obesity, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Addiction, and Weight Loss. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with almost 25 years of experience in working with adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a locked facility for juveniles, doctor offices within a hospital setting, a charter school which specialized in individualized and flexible strategies to teach the children, an adoption agency performing assessments and conducting birth parent counseling, and a community mental health center. I have been in private practice for the last 8 years. Much of my experience includes assisting individuals and families dealing with mood disorders, anxiety, and other disruptive behaviors including sexually inappropriate behaviors. I also have significant experience in helping individuals struggling with weight loss issues. I take a solution focused and cognitive behavioral approach when dealing with clients. My goal for every client is that their awareness improves and they are able to take steps toward a healthier