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Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP

Melissa Butler

Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP (she, her)

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3 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Let's Connect (734) 519-6667
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See my website for March 2026 online gathering for Women. The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions.
Melissa graduated in 2011 from the University of Michigan - Dearborn Clinical Health Psychology Masters program. I am trained in a variety of methods including level 2 sensorimotor psychotherapy, which has overlap with Hakomi and IFS, and continue to participate in and offer ongoing study and consultation in body based healing practices.
I love working with spiritual practitioners, artists, therapists, healthcare providers, and anyone ready for transformation. Having done lots of healing work myself couples with many years experience offering therapy, I understand the innate healing capacity that lies within us all. Please note, I do NOT work with insurance companies.
Call or Melissa Butler now for a free 15 minute consultation - (734) 519-6667

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 519-6667
Participate in therapy without the commute and from the comforts of your home. Good for you, and the environment!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello! My approach is holistic, collaborative, and body based; a powerful way to open to innate wisdom and creativity.
Melissa Butler
Let's Connect (734) 519-6667
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 519-6667
Participate in therapy without the commute and from the comforts of your home. Good for you, and the environment!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello! My approach is holistic, collaborative, and body based; a powerful way to open to innate wisdom and creativity.
Melissa Butler

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185

Payment Methods

Cash, Zelle
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Payment is due at time of service via Zelle. Right now my sliding scale slots are full. I do not work with insurances, so my time and energy can be focused on providing excellent therapy. I can provide you a superbill for you to submit to your insurance.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667
"
Payment is due at time of service via Zelle. Right now my sliding scale slots are full. I do not work with insurances, so my time and energy can be focused on providing excellent therapy. I can provide you a superbill for you to submit to your insurance.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6361003031 Melissa Butler
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Michigan Dearborn, Graduated 2011
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The methods I am trained in support healing on a deep, foundational level, and include somatic trauma therapy and parts work. Aside from therapy, I provide support for new clinicians learning the skills I am trained in through groups and mentorship.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667
"
The methods I am trained in support healing on a deep, foundational level, and include somatic trauma therapy and parts work. Aside from therapy, I provide support for new clinicians learning the skills I am trained in through groups and mentorship.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Thinking Disorders
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I help people heal developmental trauma which means that we will work with nervous system dysregulation, emotional overwhelm, and difficult relationships to self and others. Often people with developmental trauma experience depression and anxiety, and have not experienced successful treatment in conventional settings. Most folks experience benefit early in treatment and deeper benefit over time.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667
"
I help people heal developmental trauma which means that we will work with nervous system dysregulation, emotional overwhelm, and difficult relationships to self and others. Often people with developmental trauma experience depression and anxiety, and have not experienced successful treatment in conventional settings. Most folks experience benefit early in treatment and deeper benefit over time.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667

3 Endorsements

Jeremy Fulwiler
Jeremy Fulwiler
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSWACCEPCTS
Melissa has clear insight, great integrity and an earnest desire to deeply help her clients. I am struck by her ability to skillfully integrate mindfulness practices into clinical work to support her clients. She has a calm yet passionate nature, which I'm...

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neurobiologically Informed Trauma Treatment
  • Positive Psychology
  • Somatic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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The primary modalities I work with are IFS, hakomi, structural dissociation, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. All modalities are grounded in mindfulness or relational mindfulness. Together we will work with the modality that best supports your nervous system at the time. I will help you learn how to notice and take care with your nervous system so you feel better more often.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667
"
The primary modalities I work with are IFS, hakomi, structural dissociation, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. All modalities are grounded in mindfulness or relational mindfulness. Together we will work with the modality that best supports your nervous system at the time. I will help you learn how to notice and take care with your nervous system so you feel better more often.
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (734) 519-6667

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 519-6667
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Participate in therapy without the commute and from the comforts of your home. Good for you, and the environment!
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call for a free consultation now - (734) 519-6667
"
Participate in therapy without the commute and from the comforts of your home. Good for you, and the environment!
Photo of Melissa Butler, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Melissa Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Call for a free consultation now - (734) 519-6667