Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 321, Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Melissa (she/they) I’m so glad that you are here. I recognize the vulnerability it takes to engage in therapy, and I feel that it is a privilege to be able to walk alongside someone and be a witness to their growth and discovery. First and foremost, I am a relational therapist. I strongly believe that we heal in safe and healthy relationships with others. Therefore, I work hard to build relationships with each of my clients. I am strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma and attachment-informed. It is also important to me that I work to create a space that is Fat positive, Queer and Trans affirming, and Culturally responsive.
I enjoy exploring the stories that contribute to how we see ourselves. I’m curious about the ways that social norms impact how we move through the world, and I enjoy supporting folks as they re-imagine parts of themselves outside of the boxes that have been created for us. I want therapy to be a place where all parts of your identity are honored and welcome.
I support folks with disordered eating, gender exploration, relationships dynamics, anxiety/depression, navigating disability, and grief/death work. I use Brainspotting with clients who want a more somatic approach to Trauma processing. I also hold a certificate as a Death Doula and am honored to support people with terminal diagnosis and end of life care.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- PreferredOne
- Out of Network
Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 3911 Melissa Sue Albaugh
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2018
- Certificate from Minnesota 3911 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
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Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa Albaugh Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT