Melissa Ann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
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Melissa is a counseling intern who works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She creates a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel seen and heard. Melissa integrates clinical training with 18 years of pastoral experience, offering a holistic approach to healing, identity, and growth. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds and can incorporate faith when desired. Her experience as a foster parent and mother of two informs her compassionate, practical care.
I help adolescents, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, process your experiences, and gain practical tools for growth. My approach integrates emotional insight with a holistic understanding of identity, purpose, and relationships.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you process your experiences and take steps toward healing and growth. Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here.
Call or Email Melissa Ann Pellmann now for a free 15 minute consultation - (618) 948-0614
Let's Connect (618) 948-0614

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $50
- Couple Sessions $50
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check
Melissa Ann Pellmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (618) 948-0614
Qualifications
- Attended Southern New Hampshire University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Graduated 2026
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6707913 / 2026
- Degree/Diploma from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Bachelors in Mass Communications and Religious Studies / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Ann Pellmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (618) 948-0614
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Melissa Ann Pellmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (618) 948-0614
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Melissa Ann Pellmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (618) 948-0614
Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa Ann Pellmann
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pastor
Call for a free consultation now - (618) 948-0614