Melissa Cantwell
Counselor, LHMCA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
601 East McLoughlin Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98663
Waitlist for new clients
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at A Better Way Counseling. This is a second career for me. I have spent the last 18 years in the world of public education with a master's degree in Special Education. The majority of my career has been spent supporting families and their children through the education system with the resources they need to succeed. I have worked with children ages 3-21 with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, communication disorders, anxiety, depression, and more.
I gravitate towards a diverse approach to counseling and will always collaborate with the family or individual based on their needs. I have been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, crisis counseling, neurodivergence, disabilities, and trauma-informed care. I also offer the unique experience of animal-assisted therapy.
When considering your mental health, I believe it is possible to heal, cope and create emotional well-being with the support of healthy human connection. Your mental health matters, no matter your age, situation, or circumstances.
Call or Email Melissa Cantwell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (360) 843-2108
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $75
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- LifeWise
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Regence
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 843-2108
Melissa Cantwell
Counselor, LHMCA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / MC61515920 Melissa Cantwell
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Degree/Diploma from Portland State University Masters of Science in Special Education / 2009
- Degree/Diploma from Eastern Washington University BA in Special Education / 2005
- Attended Antioch University, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Education and Learning Disabilities
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Empowered Parenting (Parenting Teens) Zoom group
Empowered Parenting STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING THE TEEN YEARS. The course is broken into 4 modules, each with a different focus. Module 1: Understanding Teen Development Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships Module 3: Navigating Challenges and Influences Module 4: Supporting Growth and Well-Being. Participate via ZOOM
Expertise
Caregivers
Parenting
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$40-$50
Location
A Better Way Counseling Service
Vancouver, WA 98663
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Melissa Cantwell
Counselor, LHMCA