MaryJo Melander, MSW, LICSW

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  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 14800 Galaxie Ave, Suite 201, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124
  • Phone: 651-505-5349
  • Send A Message To MaryJo.
  • Session Fees: $175 for initial intake and $140/session ongoing; some insurance accepted
  • www.mjcounseling.net
  • This member is also available for online counseling.
  • Online-counseling methods: Webcam


Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may feel like no one understands you; isolated from friends and family because they aren’t experiencing the same thing, or cut off from your faith because this feels so hard. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way, but you are absolutely certain it’s time for a change. You’re ready to step out of the shadow of feeling anxious and overwhelmed and back into the light, out from under the weight of your anxiety and depression. Most of all, you’re ready to find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in your life.


 

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who understands where complex grief and trauma intersect, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood, heard, and validated. My approach to sessions is to lead with empathy, and help you alleviate your symptoms. We'll always go at your pace, never pushing to a place you don't feel ready to be.


You don’t have to continue to feel anxious and overwhelmed, and you don’t have to go it alone. Reach out to me today for a complimentary consult, and let’s get started on the road to healing, together.




Specialties

  • Grief and Loss
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Chronic illness or pain
  • Post Partum
  • Christian Counseling
 
Meet MaryJo
 
Hi! I’m MaryJo, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with adolescents and adult women. I have over 20 years experience in a variety of settings and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and Christian counseling.

My approach is to lead with empathy and to help you feel understood, heard and validated. I have a gentle spirit but will also speak the truth with kindness. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to share your emotions while also providing practical tools for you to utilize.

My clients learn to understand the past so they can change the present and have hope for a better future. I believe the most important part of therapy is building a connection with someone who will instill hope for healthy change. I have been trained in many modalities and my approach is to treat you individually with what will work best for your unique circumstances.
 
 
More about me
I grew up in northern Minnesota but have lived in the Twin Cities area for 30 years. I have a strong Christian faith that guides me in all I do. I love spending time with family and friends, am active in my church, and enjoy cooking and baking.  In the spring and summer you might find me walking outside or exploring a small town. In the fall and winter, I am likely to be watching football (huge Vikings fan!) or a cozy Christmas movie while doing a jigsaw puzzle.
 
Location

Currently offering in-person services in Apple Valley and online counseling throughout Minnesota.

 
Contact Me:
 
  • 651-505-5349 (text or call)
  • maryjo@counselingsecure.com 

 
What do I do next?
 
  • Head to my website to read more about me at:  www.mjcounseling.net
  • Reach out and we can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to determine if I am the right fit for you

 
 


MaryJo Melander Reaches

Eagan MN