Location
I am available for virtual appointments for clients social distancing or quarantining.
About
It is a great honor to be of service to people when they are at their most vulnerable and struggling with life’s challenges. Melinda Smith believes that everyone will face times in life where they need that service with a trusted counselor. She balances truth and grace along with humor in her approach to counseling, and she strives to create an environment of safety and trust so that growth can occur. Melinda is motivated by the connections she makes with clients, building relationships, and seeing transformation.
Melinda is a Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist as well as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Colorado. She has a Master of Science Degree in Art Therapy from Emporia State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in pre-art therapy with coursework in art and psychology from Kansas State University.
Melinda Smith has 25 years of experience working in clinical and educational settings with children, families, victims of domestic violence, and teen parents. She has an eclectic approach and works hard to find the right fit for each client by using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Psychology, and Art Therapy.
Call or Email Melinda Smith for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 695-9099
Finances
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Prelicense: Colorado / LPCC.0019752
- Supervisor: Keira Olivas
- Supervisor License: Colorado / LPC.0017461
Location
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Depression
Issues
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Faith:
Christian
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2023
(970) 695-9099